30+ Apple Recipes to Make

Here's some of the Best Apple Recipes that make the most of apples during fall including breakfast recipes, snacks, desserts and drinks!

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Fall is when the humble apple can really let loose, and I’ve rounded up some of the Best Apple Recipes that make the most of this versatile fruit. So, if you’re not sure what to do with excess apples this season, stick around. You’ll find everything from breakfast apple favorites to irresistible apple dessert recipes and everything in between.

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Crispy, crunchy, sweet, tart….is there anything an apple can’t do?! Whether it’s blended up, baked, fried, or boiled, an apple can really take a dish up a notch with its subtle sweetness or tangy tartness. Apple plays well with loads of spices, perfect for cozy winter recipes, as well as light and refreshing dishes. Read on for 33 of the best apple recipes to make this fall, including simple apple recipes for kids and adults who will apple-solutely fall in love with this seasonal fruit.

Why You Should Make More Apple Recipes

  • Versatile and delicious. Apples are versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. They’re tasty on their own as a snack with a dip, baked in apple crisp, cooked for applesauce, or diced up in a salad or soup.
  • Different varieties offer different flavors. There are over 100 varieties of apples grown commercially in the United States. So, when it comes to simple apple recipes, you can be sure that you have plenty of apples to choose from with the right texture, water content, and sweetness factor.
  • Apples have a long shelf life. Unlike delicate berries, apples can last a long time. When properly stored, you can feel confident that this tasty fruit will last you a good while.
  • Seasonal and budget-friendly. As the air turns crisp and leaves change color, nothing is more cozy and comforting than sweet and savory apple recipes to help you enjoy autumn. Plus, apples are also a cost-efficient staple that can fit well within your budget.

Tips for Using Apples in Recipes

  1. Know when to use cooking versus eating apples. Use cooking apples where extra moisture and a softer texture would be beneficial. Use eating apples where you want the fruit to retain its shape and give off less liquid.
  2. Choose apples that are firm, brightly colored, and free of bruises or damaged skin.
  3. Prevent browning when slicing apples for a recipe by putting the slices in a bowl of cold water with a spoonful of lemon juice.
  4. Know your measurements. A large apple will yield 2 cups sliced or chopped. A medium apple will yield 1 ⅓ cups. And a small apple will give you ¾ of a cup. Keep that in mind when preparing apple dessert recipes.
  5. Store properly to last weeks. When it comes to simple apple recipes, it’s important that you brush up on food storage tips and how to organize your fridge to avoid food waste and make the most of the apple season. For best results, place apples in a plastic bag, and store them in the coldest part of the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.

Apple Basics

Before we get to the nitty-gritty of what to do with excess apples, let’s look at our favorite apple staples like applesauce and apple butter and cinnamony sweet apple slices that are so good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. These simple apple recipes will never go out of style and yet always deliver a sweet bite to your cozy evening.

Tutorial

How to Cut an Apple

Learn how to cut an apple into slices with an everyday kitchen knife! Plus, helpful tips on how to store apples and keep them from browning.
 
5 minutes
5 from 13 votes
Condiments

How to Make Applesauce

Learn how to make homemade applesauce from scratch using only apples, sugar and spices; it's easy, healthy & delicious for snacking or baking
 
30 minutes
5 from 13 votes
Plate full of apple chips
Snack

Apple Chips

Simple to make with only two ingredients, these apple chips are a delicious and healthy fruit snack; Air fryer and oven instructions included
 
20 minutes
5 from 74 votes
Condiments

How to Make Apple Butter

Learn how to make homemade apple butter with this easy-to-follow guide featuring the traditional stovetop method and the newer Instant Pot way.
 
2 hours 15 minutes
5 from 6 votes
Dessert

Baked Apple Slices

These cinnamon brown sugar baked apple slices are made with a secret ingredient – ginger! Perfect as-is, topped with ice cream, or baked in a crisp!
 
55 minutes
5 from 23 votes

Recipes with Apples

You know what they say about an apple a day! This seasonal fall fruit has the ability to add a refreshing and sweet touch to any dish. Whether you’re looking for breakfast with apples, sweet desserts, savory dishes, or apple recipes for kids, this collection of apple recipes brings out the best of this fall favorite.

Healthy Apple Recipes for Breakfast

Start your day with simple apple recipes that are equally delicious and nutritious. These seasonal ideas make an excellent breakfast option that the entire family will love. That’s because apples make a great accompaniment to hearty breakfast staples like oats and the sweetness hits the spot. Not too sweet and sometimes with a little tang (if you choose your apples wisely.)

Apple cinnamon oatmeal cups on a plate.
Breakfast, Snack

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups

This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups recipe is a cross between baked oatmeal & muffins. It's made with simple vegan ingredients & makes for a healthy breakfast!
 
45 minutes
4.9 from 68 votes
Breakfast

Easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats

This easy overnight oats recipe is a healthy simple breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings and customize with many add-ins and toppings!
 
8 hours 5 minutes
5 from 37118 votes
4 bowls of overnight steel cut oats with different toppings
Breakfast

Caramel Apple Overnight Steel Cut Oats

Overnight steel cut oats is perfect for make ahead breakfasts. Choose from four topping ideas and meal prep a batch of oatmeal for the week!
 
8 hours 5 minutes
5 from 471 votes
Hand grabbing one of the caramel apple granola bars on board with parchment paper
Snack

Caramel Apple Granola Bars

These delicious and easy to make caramel apple granola bars are a healthy and tasty fall snack. Made from natural ingredients they are vegan and gluten free.
 
35 minutes
5 from 27 votes
Half a loaf of Apple Bread sliced into thick pieces with remaining loaf uncut with a knife nearby.
Breakfast

Cinnamon Apple Bread

This moist cinnamon apple bread tastes amazing and is so easy to make! If you're looking for an amazing apple cinnamon loaf, this is it!
 
1 hour
5 from 58 votes

Savory Apple Recipes

Apples are a delicious partner to savory ingredients like squashes, cheeses, and nuts. The sweet and crispy bite cuts through the creamy rich texture, creating a perfect match. Whether adding them to salads or pairing them with meats, apples add a mouth-watering contrast and a unique depth of flavor to all your savory dishes.

Baked brie appetizer recipe.
Appetizer

Baked Brie Appetizer

This Baked Brie appetizer is a cheese platter that will leave your guest speechless. Served on a Charcuterie board with apples, nuts, and crackers!
 
38 minutes
5 from 56 votes
Final vegetarian stuffing in a large casserole dish
Side Dish

Vegetarian Stuffing

Vegetarian stuffing is perfect to serve with your turkey for Thanksgiving. Made with roasted vegetables and fresh herbs, it is also dairy free and vegan.
 
2 hours
5 from 12 votes
Acorn squash soup garnished with whole milk yogurt, toasted seeds and cilantro
Soup

Acorn Squash Soup

Creamy, hearty and filling, this roasted acorn squash soup is one delicious fall recipe. Made with yogurt, it's a great healthy option the whole family will love.
 
1 hour
5 from 75 votes
Waldorf salad on top of leafy lettuce in a large shallow bowl with a spoon dipped in and extra grapes and walnuts nearby.
Salad

Waldorf Salad

This Waldorf Salad recipe combines tender chicken, crisp apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect on a bed of greens!
 
15 minutes
5 from 14 votes
Walnut apple quinoa salad serve in a large bowl with utensils
Salad

Apple Walnut Salad

This Apple Walnut Salad is a flavor and ingredient loaded fall-inspired salad that's vegan, nutrient dense and vibrant – perfect as a meal or side salad!
 
10 minutes
5 from 40 votes
Yogurt chicken salad in a large white serving bowl garnished with fresh dill and green onions and half an apple off to side.
Lunch, Salads

Yogurt Chicken Salad

This creamy yogurt chicken salad with apples and celery is mayo-free & delicious! If you prefer a tangy chicken salad this recipe is perfect for you!
 
10 minutes
5 from 89 votes

Apple Recipes for Kids

Apples are super popular with kids (and moms alike) and for good reason. They are easy to snack on, delicious on their own, and accessible to most people year-round. But these healthy apple recipes take this humble fruit to delicious new levels without the fuss. You’ll love how these simple apple recipes will make snack time fun and healthy again.

Cream cheese fruit dip.
Dessert

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip with Apples

This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is made with only 4 ingredients and has the best light, fluffy texture! Perfect for dip fresh fruit.
 
10 minutes
5 from 111 votes
Plate of apple cinnamon muffins with one cut in half to show the apple pieces
Breakfast

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a simple one-bowl breakfast recipe made with no oil and loaded with fresh apples – perfect treat for fall!
 
45 minutes
5 from 54 votes
Stack of 3 trail mix cookies on parchment paper
Dessert

Trail Mix Cookies

These chunky Trail Mix Cookies are made rolled oats and loaded with peanuts, raisins, sunflower seeds and chocolate chips; vegan & delicious!
 
25 minutes
4.9 from 40 votes
view of a couple of baked apple crisp cookies on wire cooking rack with fresh sliced apples on side
Dessert, Snack

Cinnamon Oatmeal Apple Cookies

These chewy cinnamon apple oatmeal cookies are easy to make, taste like fall in a bite and are perfect for leftover apples! Soft and delicious!
 
22 minutes
5 from 49 votes
Peanut butter yogurt dip with apples
Snack

Peanut Butter Dip

Whip up this easy peanut butter dip in a couple minutes with simple everyday ingredients including peanut butter, greek yogurt & honey; perfect with apples!
 
5 minutes
5 from 207 votes
Plate of applesauce chocolate chip cookies with glass of milk next to them
Dessert

Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

These easy Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies are super soft with great taste and texture but less fat than traditional chocolate chip cookies
 
20 minutes
5 from 68 votes
Meal prep containers with cheese, fruit and crackers
Snack

Cheese and Apple Snack Box

These Starbucks Copycat cheese and fruit snack boxes take minutes to prep and are perfect for school & work. Healthy and easy to make your own
 
10 minutes
5 from 13 votes

Apple Dessert Recipes

There’s nothing better than sweet apple dessert recipes that stand the test of time. These classics will always win the hearts (and taste buds) of everyone at the table. If you’re wondering what to do with excess apples, you won’t go wrong with these sweet treats.

Dessert

Easy Apple Pie

This easy apple pie is a quintessential fall recipe that you can make with pre-made pie dough and basic ingredients- perfect for Thanksgiving
 
2 hours
5 from 292 votes
Plate of the apple bread pudding with ice cream on top and caramel sauce drizzle over
Dessert

Apple Bread Pudding

Apple bread pudding is an easy fail-proof dessert to enjoy during colder months – made with french bread, a creamy custard and fresh apples!
 
1 hour
5 from 95 votes
Hand holding cranberry apple mini pies.
Dessert

Cranberry Apple Mini Pies

These Cranberry Apple Mini Pies are made with fresh cranberries, apples and a hint of orange zest – perfect for Thanksgiving & the holidays!
 
55 minutes
5 from 22 votes
Apple crisp served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce and spoon inside bowl
Dessert

Easy Apple Crisp

For a quick and cozy treat, try this easy Apple Crisp recipe – the perfect fall dessert made with juicy apples, cinnamon and an oat topping!
 
50 minutes
5 from 255 votes
Final shot of the Rose Apple Pie with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and a spoon about to take a bite.
Dessert

Rose Apple Pie

A fun recipe to make with sweet apples, this beautiful Rose Apple Pie looks fancy and elaborate, but it’s actually quite easy with my step-by-step tutorial!
 
1 hour 5 minutes
5 from 18 votes
Cinnamon Baked Apples with Oats & Pecans mixture on top and scoop of vanilla ice cream
Dessert

Baked Apples With Oats

This recipe for Baked Apples With Oats is made with a buttery toasted oat pecan mixture – it's the perfect dessert for fall brunch or dessert!
 
55 minutes
5 from 22 votes
Apple butter cookies on a plate.
Dessert

Apple Butter Cookies

These Apple Butter Cookies are infused with rich apple flavor and warm seasonal spices, making them a delicious Autumn treat.
 
15 minutes
5 from 22 votes

Beverages with Apples

Don’t limit apples to just savory or sweet recipes that require cooking. Give your oven a break and quench your thirst with these healthy apple recipes to drink. From refreshing to cozy, apples are the real-life heroes in these delicious beverages.

Detox kale smoothie recipe in two glass ups on a tray
Beverages

Detox Kale Smoothie

This heart healthy Detox Kale Smoothie is made with kale, celery, apples, ginger and coconut water – simple, sweet and satisfying with a refreshing taste!
 
5 minutes
5 from 91 votes
Two glass cups of fresh celery juice made in a juicer
Beverages, Juices

Celery Juice

This easy Celery Juice has been noted to have major health benefits and even powerful healing properties to keep your body energized and build your immunity
 
5 minutes
5 from 308 votes
Homemade apple cider in a glass mug.
Beverages

Homemade Apple Cider

Enjoy the flavors of the season with this comforting homemade apple cider made from fresh apples, cinnamon, cloves, and citrus.
 
2 hours 25 minutes
4.6 from 5 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I prevent cut apples from turning brown?

Toss the sliced apples in a mixture of water and a few tablespoons of lemon juice. Then, pat the apple slices dry with a paper towel before using in recipes. The acid in the lemon juice will slow down the browning and help the apples retain freshness.

What are the best apples for baking?

Since apple dessert recipes are abundant this time of the year, it’s good to know which apple varieties fare better when baked. Baking apples include Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, and Granny Smith. These apples are firm enough to hold their shape without breaking down during the cooking process.

Are apple skins nutritious, or should I peel them for recipes?

Apple skins are packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, compared to the flesh alone. Therefore, keeping the skins on your apples can enhance the overall nutrition. However, whether to peel them or not depends on your personal preference and the specific recipe. Some baked goods will require peeled apples so the skin doesn’t impact the texture and flavor of the dish.

Apples are such a versatile fruit and can be the hero in savory apple recipes or sweet apple desserts. Either way, they provide a unique and delicious touch to your meals, adding a wholesome twist to every bite. And now that you know what to do with the excess apples you brought home from the apple farm, be sure to share with us below!

For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Recipes to Make this Fall, Favorite Soup Recipes, Leftover Turkey Recipes, and Fabulous Pumpkin Recipes.

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