Apple Recipes to Try This Fall

Eden

Sep 24, 2025

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These apple recipes include cozy desserts and charming fall treats! From warm apple cakes to crispy apple chips, these recipes are perfect for baking after apple picking or enjoying on a crisp autumn day.

Also check out my apple cider cocktail recipes too!

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Why You’ll Love These Apple Recipes

  • Perfect for baking after a day of apple picking at the farm.
  • Classic fall flavors like cinnamon, brown sugar, and caramel.
  • Easy recipes that work for weeknights or holiday gatherings.
  • Tried-and-true Sugar & Charm recipes, baked with charm.

Best Apple Recipes for Fall

1
Easy apple crisp recipe.
Apple Recipes
This is the best, buttery apple crisp recipe. It's full of flavor, fall spices and topped with a rolled oat topping. It's baked to be crispy and delicious!
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2
slice of apple cake on a plate.
Old-Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe
This old-fashioned fresh apple cake recipe is the perfect for fall! It’s made with real apples, oil, and buttermilk for a delicious, buttery flavor. A sweet glaze poured over the top makes it super moist and irresistible.
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3
Classic apple pie recipe.
Homemade Apple Pie Recipe
A classic, delicious apple pie recipe with spices, sour cream and rum! Bake in a battery crust, this will be your favorite apple pie recipe!
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4
Easy apple crisp recipe.
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe (with Buttery Oat Topping)
This is the best, buttery apple crisp recipe. It's full of flavor, fall spices and topped with a rolled oat topping. It's baked to be crispy and delicious!
Check out this recipe
5
Blue candy apple.
Candy Apples
A fun and festive way to make candy apples! This recipe is easy, and the colors are beautiful!
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6
baked apple cider donuts.
Baked Apple Cider Donut Recipe
You will go crazy over these baked apple cider donuts! Full of the most delicious fall flavors like apple cider and warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon with a hint of orange zest make this apple cider donut recipe one of the best we’ve ever had. 
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7
Frozen apple cider slushie with cinnamon stick.
Apple Cider Slushie
Easy recipe for apple cider slushie that requires zero equipment to make. This is a refreshing fall dessert made with pure apple cider.
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8
apple upside down cake on a pink plate with whipped cream.
Apple Upside Down Cake
 This delicious apple upside-down cake recipe is a great way to celebrate the fall season!
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9
Caramel Apple Crumble Bars served with vanilla ice cream and crumble topping
Caramel Apple Crumble Bar Recipe
These Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are made with a delicious oatmeal crumble crust, coconut, caramel and apples infused with spices.
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10
Pear and Apple chips
How to Make Apple and Pear Chips!
This pear and apple chips recipe is so tasty and so versatile, have them as delicious snack or add some caramel sauce for dessert!
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11
apple mountain pies and cast iron pie maker
Campfire Apple Pie Recipe
You need to try these pies next time you go camping!
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Eden’s Apple Recipe Tips

Choose the right apples: Use tart, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for pies and crisps so they hold their shape, and sweeter apples like Fuji for cakes and breads.

Pick up fresh cider at the farm: If you’re going apple picking, grab a jug of fresh-pressed cider — it makes a huge difference in flavor for donuts, cocktails, and crisps.

Stock your spice cabinet: Keep fall spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and clove on hand. They add warmth and depth to every apple dessert.

Have the right pans ready: I always keep my donut pan nearby during apple season — apple cider donuts are a must! A deep pie dish and a 9×13 pan are also essentials.

Drizzle with homemade caramel: Nothing beats finishing apple cakes, crisps, or bars with a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce for extra sweetness and charm.

Taste and adjust: Apples vary in sweetness, so always taste and adjust sugar and spice levels as you go.

Apple Recipe FAQ’s

What are the best apples for baking?

Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji are excellent for pies and crisps because they hold their shape and balance sweet with tart.

Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider in drinks?

Yes, but apple cider has a deeper, fresher flavor. Apple juice is sweeter and lighter, so you may want to reduce added sugar.

Can these recipes be made gluten-free or vegan?

Many can! Substitute gluten-free flour blends for cakes and pies, and use plant-based butter or dairy alternatives in desserts and drinks.

How long does fresh apple cider last?

Store cider in the refrigerator and use within a week. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays to use later in cocktails or recipes.

Can I use apple juice instead of cider?

Yes, but cider has a fresher, deeper flavor. Apple juice is sweeter, so reduce sugar.

More Fall Recipes

I hope you love these apple recipes as much as I do. They’re cozy, charming, and full of fall flavor, the perfect way to celebrate apple season! Don’t forget to pin your favorites and share which one you’re making first!

About Eden

I’m Eden Passante and I develop, create, style and photograph every recipe and party on Sugar and Charm. I’m the author of Entertaining with Charm and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and I’m here to help you create simple and easy recipes for entertaining and how to add charm to any gathering!

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