Apple Recipes for the Fall

Whether you are picking them fresh from the orchard, cracking open a jar of applesauce, or reaching for a trusty can in your pantry, there’s no shortage of delicious apple recipes.

While apple pie might be the classic go-to, apples shine in so many different ways. From cozy bakes to unexpected pairings, these apple recipes celebrate the season with simple ingredients and bold fall flavor.

Grandma's Favorite Apple Recipes with an image of a German pancake topped with apples at the top of the photo and an apple crisp photo on the bottom left and apple cake on bottom right.

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Old Fashioned Deep Dish Apple Pie

Old Fashioned Deep Dish Apple Pie recipe is an easy way to make apple pie. This apple slab pie has no bottom crust, instead the apples are layered in a 9-inch baking dish with one crust layered over top.

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Apple Crisp Recipes

We are sharing a simple apple crisp recipe from our grandma for traditional apple crisp without oats and a melt-in-your-mouth topping that screams cinnamon and butter. Your family will be begging for you to make this over and over again.

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The melt-in-your-mouth crumble topping screams cinnamon and butter and will have your family begging for more. of Grandma's Easy Apple Crisp.

Of all our apple recipes, the apple crisp or apple crumble is our favorite so we have multiple options.

Amish Applesauce Cake

Amish Applesauce Cake is a super moist applesauce cake recipe with raisins and walnuts. This applesauce cake is the best old fashioned recipe I’ve been able to find.

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Want a lighter version? This Cake Mix Applesauce Cake is an easy apple recipe with only 6 ingredients.

German Apple Pancake

Impress your family with this delicious and easy-to-make German Apple Pancake recipe. Full of sweet and savory flavors, a Dutch baby (another word for German pancake) is the perfect way to start your morning.

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Want a different breakfast the features apples? Try this Apple Pie Oatmeal.

Fresh Apple Cake

I am in love with this cake. First, you have a moist, apple cake with flavors of fall. Then, the icing on the cake, is literally a hot caramel sauce that gets poured over the cake while it’s still hot from the oven.

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Experience the stunning taste of this delicious Fresh Apple Cake Recipe. Learn how easy and quick it is to be able to make this perfectly prepared Apple Cake.

Caramel is the perfect sidekick for almost any apple dessert! The following apple recipe ideas all feature caramel!

Bake Apple Surprise – Simple Apple Cake

Baked Apple Surprise is a surprisingly simple apple recipe idea. The ingredients are easy, and it’s baked in a pie pan making it a quick dessert or breakfast to get on the table. Plus, your kitchen will have the aroma of fall with hints of apple and cinnamon.

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Baked Apple Surprise is an old fashioned apple cake recipe. The ingredients are easy, and it's baked in a pie pan making it a quick dessert or breakfast to get on the table. Plus, your kitchen will have the aroma of fall with hints of apple and cinnamon.

Another easy apple cake recipe is this Old-Fashioned Apple Pudding Cake. The secret to this moist cake is grated apples, and the amazing flavor comes from cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped nuts.

Grandma’s Sour Cream Apple Squares

These delicious bars have two layers including a creamy apple cake layer and a sweet brown sugar crust. Serve these with whipped cream just like our Grandma did.

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Grandma's Sour Cream Apple Squares is an old-fashioned dessert that will have your family begging for more. These delicious bars have two layers including a creamy apple layer and a sweet brown sugar crust. Serve these with whipped cream just like our Grandma did.

No Bake Apple Cheesecake Salad – aka Peanut Butter Trifle

This six layer, no bake dessert features a list of the best dessert ingredients: peanut butter, graham crackers, apple pie filling, whipped topping, and cream cheese. This easy fluff recipe will be a hit at your next party or get-together.

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No Bake Apple Cheesecake Salad is a peanut butter trifle.

Waldorf Salad with Apples and Nuts

With just a few ingredients, you can toss together this easy apple salad with celery and nuts. Make the light and creamy dressing with either mayo or Miracle Whip, milk and lemon juice. The base of the salad is just diced apples, celery and nuts (either walnuts or pecans).

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Learn how to make a delicious Waldorf salad recipe with crisp apples, crunchy nuts, and a creamy dressing in just a few simple steps!

Red Hot Cinnamon Apples

Red Hot Candies are not just for eating. Instead, add them to an old fashioned classic stewed apples to create Red Hot Cinnamon Apples. Eat these as a snack or a dessert. Either way, kids love them!

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Don’t have red hot cinnamon candies? Try our Cinnamon Stewed Apples made with sugar, water and cinnamon.

Sauteed Kale with Apples

Try this deliciously easy Sauteed Kale with Apples. With only a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a new healthy side dish to add to your menu.

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Looking to try kale but aren't sure how to prepare it? Try this deliciously easy Sauteed Kale with Apples. With only a handful of ingredients, you'll have a new healthy side dish to add to your menu.

Short Cut Crock Pot Apple Crisp Pork Chops

These Crock Pot Apple Crisp Pork Chops are a combination of savory and sweet that will make dessert unnecessary. The cinnamon-apples and crumbly topping keeps the pork chops juicy and tender.

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Crock Pot Apple Crisp Pork Chops are a fun mash up of dishes that just works.

Apple Recipes for Fall

From sweet to savory, apples are the ultimate fall ingredient – versatile, flavorful and easy to work with. Whether you’re using fresh-picked apples or the convenience of canned apples or applesauce, these apple recipe ideas go beyond the classic pie to include cozy side dishes and unexpected pairings. Check out all of our apple recipes here.