15 Best Apple Recipes for Fall: Pies, Crisps, Cakes, and More

Apple Crumb Pie With Caramel Sauce

We have a lot of great apple pie recipes, but this one is our favorite—with a delicious crumb topping and apple caramel sauce on the side for that fall flavor! Remember to use a firm apple and preferably a mix of firm-tart and firm-sweet. See our article with a list of which types of apples are best for pies and other apple recipes.

Apple and Cranberry Puffed Pancake

Tangy cranberries and tart apples (or sweet, if you prefer) add loads of flavor to this fluffy pancake. 

Caramel-Covered Apples

All you need are three ingredients for easy caramel apples! These are a tried-and-true favorite treat in the fall, especially around Halloween.

Turkey and Green Apple Panini

Try this fun twist on grilled cheese, which won first prize in the 2016 Apple Recipe Contest!

Apple Cider Bread or Muffins

The apple cider with cinnamon adds plenty of fall flavor—and makes your house smell like fall, too! 

Apple Oatmeal Crisp

A delicious apple crisp that’s just perfect for the fall season.

Apple Crumble Bars

Learn how to make the easiest fall dessert—Fresh Apple Crumble Bars. Yes, that’s apple crumble pie in a bar form! 

 Apples and Pork

Pork with apples is a classic dish that perfectly mixes sweet with savory. It can also be made in a slow cooker.

Apple Cinnamon Waffles 

Cinnamon adds a nice fall flavor to these waffles! Cook down the apple slices in butter and cinnamon on the stovetop to soften them for an even more delicious dish.

Curried Apple Squash Soup

The tangy combination of tart apples and hot spices elevates squash to first-course holiday status.

Apple Butter

Make your own apple butter with this simple recipe. Apple butter is a delicious alternative to peanut butter, and a great way to use fresh apples.

Double-Apple Walnut Bread 

The perfect bread for fall! Packed with fruit and walnuts, it just tastes like autumn and is a great seasonal alternative to traditional banana bread.

Apple Dumplings

In this traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert, apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar are hugged by homemade dough for a melt-in-your-mouth experience!

Chicken, Apple, and Cheese Casserole

The combination of apples and Swiss cheese is lovely, and preparation is easy. Use Jonagold apples—or, any other variety firm enough to hold up when cooked.

And don’t forget the Mulled Apple Cider!

Nothing tastes better than hot apple cider on a cold autumn day or evening. Plus, it fills the house with a delicious fragrance. 

More Apple Recipes and Fun

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• How to Can Applesauce
• How to Make Apple Heads (Craft)
• How to Make Apple Cider With a Press
• Baked Apple Filled With Sausage
• Are Apples Healthy? Apple’s Health Benefits and Uses
• Make Your Own Apple Cider Vinegar
• Growing Guide for Apple Trees