17 Must-Try Recipes for Apple Lovers

Apples are a sweet and delightfully crunchy fruit that can be added to baked goods and savory foods. Simply add a few fresh slices to elevate a salad or make apples the center of attention in a pie or crumble. If you have an abundance of apples or just love the flavor they add to desserts and snacks, these diverse recipes are perfect to try baking with this delicious fruit. 

Caramel Apple Muffins with Streusel Topping

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I love the autumn festivals and it wouldn’t be one without a caramel apple treat. Caramel apples are loved by the kids and the young at heart. What better treat is there then apple muffins with streusel topping, drizzled with caramel sauce to snack on with a warm cup of tea!

Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies
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These apple butter thumbprint cookies are easy to make and so delicious. They are filled with apple butter before baking and also rolled in cinnamon sugar, which adds a beautiful crunch. The apple butter and cinnamon sugar give them a wonderful apple pie spice flavor.

Easy Spiced Apple Mug Cake

Easy Spiced Apple Mug Cake
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This easy apple mug cake is a quick single-serve treat made with apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon for your fall cravings. It’s eggless but moist and fluffy!

Apple Crumble Cake

Apple Crumble Cake
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Apple crumble cake is for those who love crunchy crumbs with the soft spongy cake put together. Enjoy it as it is, or drizzle it with vanilla custard, and you’ll have one of the most comforting puddings ever.

Apple Butter Bacon Scones

Apple Butter Bacon Scones
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These apple butter bacon scones are stuffed with fresh apples, salty bacon pieces and made with apple butter to keep them nice and moist.

Air Fryer Apple Fries

Air Fryer Apple Fries
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Air Fryer Apple Fries with cinnamon sugar and pumpkin pie spice make the most delicious fall dessert. Combining favorite fall flavors of green apples, cinnamon sugar and pumpkin pie spice takes air fryer apple fries to a whole new level for an amazingly tasty treat.

Apple Bread Pudding

Apple Bread Pudding
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If you’ve been wondering what to do with that leftover bread sitting on the counter, this apple bread pudding is a delicious way to use it! Made with fresh apples, everyday bread, and warm cinnamon, this old-fashioned apple bread pudding recipe takes little effort yet packs plenty of sweet flavor.

Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe
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The BEST old-fashioned fresh apple cake recipe and a firm family favorite. This moist and flavorful cake is bursting with as much fresh apple as I could cram into it. Nutty browned butter, walnuts, and cinnamon with a dulce de leche topping take it to the next level.

Apple and Blueberry Crumble

Apple and Blueberry Crumble
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This apple and blueberry crumble is a dessert that’s bigger than the sum of it’s parts. IMO, the apple/blueberry combo is better than either fruit on it’s own. And the buttery, sweet, crumble topping? To die for.

Cinnamon Apple Sugar Cake

Cinnamon Apple Sugar Cake
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This easy cinnamon apple sugar cake recipe is a healthier spin on a classic combination. This cinnamon apple cake is perfectly moist, with a touch of sweetness, with a sugar & pecan crumble topping.

German Apple Fritters Recipe

German Apple Fritters Recipe
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These easy German apple fritters come from my great grandmother’s 1910 Gold Medal Flour cookbook. Just sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar and serve, or add a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate sweet treat. You’ll love this simple vintage dessert!

Apple Cookies

Apple Cookies
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These Apple Cookies are so delicious! Apple Cookies are drop cookies, the easiest cookie you can make! The inside is soft and chewy and the apples and nuts give them a nice, crispy crunch!

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
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This apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe is a total game changer for busy mornings when you’re rushing to get a healthy breakfast together. It’s the perfect combo of sweet, creamy, and filling – it’ll keep you satisfied until lunch. With only 5 minutes of prep the night before, this recipe is an absolute lifesaver for those who are always on the go.

Baked Apple Empanadas with Homemade Caramel Sauce

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These baked apple empanadas beat fried empanadas hands down. The pastry is light and fluffy with just a bit of crunch. The homemade caramel sauce is simple to make. You just boil a can of sweetened condensed milk and that’s it!

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If you’ve been looking for more quick and easy breakfast, brunch, snack, or dessert options, try these delicious air fryer apple muffins when you need breakfast on the go. In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a batch of moist, chocolatey muffins with tender apple pieces that will have everyone asking for more.

Apple Strudel

Apple Strudel
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Can you believe that you can have apple strudel! Monash University has tested filo (phyllo) dough. That’s right, the ultra-thin pastry dough, that is made from wheat flour, is low FODMAP in 1 sheet per serving.

Apple Pie Bars

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You have to try these healthier apple pie bars! These bars taste just like apple pie but with a fraction of the work! Oat based crust with seasoned apples.

More Recipes: 17 Gooey Goodness Caramel Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the rich, gooey goodness of caramel! Good quality caramel is made from sugar, heavy cream and butter. It adds a rich sweetness, adding a unique flavor to any treat. Whether drizzled over desserts or mixed into your favorite treats, caramel adds a decadent touch to any dish.

17 Gooey Goodness Caramel Recipes

20 Velvety and Smooth Cheesecake Recipes You Need to Try Now

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Many dessert lovers are fans of the rich velvety goodness that is cheesecake. The best thing about cheesecake is the versatility it offers. Cheesecake isn’t bound by coming in only cake form, the same flavors can be infused in cookies, brownies, muffins, bars and more. Of course you can go crust or no crust, and the sky’s the limit when it comes to flavor options. The following are 20 diverse and delicious cheesecake recipes to enjoy baking.

20 Velvety and Smooth Cheesecake Recipes You Need to Try Now

18 Heavenly Medjool Date Recipes That’ll Leave You Craving More

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Known for their natural sweetness and rich flavor, Medjool dates are a versatile ingredient that can elevate any dish, whether sweet or savory. From decadent desserts to wholesome snacks and savory entrees, these luscious fruits add a unique depth of flavor and natural sweetness to every recipe. Here are 18 simple recipes with dates to try at home.

18 Heavenly Medjool Date Recipes That’ll Leave You Craving More

Sweet and Savory Loaf Recipes that Won’t Disappoint

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What can be better than the aroma of a freshly baked loaf? Whether you’re someone who loves the comforting sweetness of freshly baked bread or you’re into the savory taste of herbs and spices, all the recipes on this list are super delicious and easy to make. The following is a list of both sweet and savory loaf recipes.

Sweet and Savory Loaf Recipes that Won’t Disappoint