23 apple and cinnamon recipes celebrating a classic pairing

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Relish the classic flavors and create a cozy atmosphere in your kitchen with apple cinnamon recipes that fill your home with the irresistible aroma of baked apples and warm spices. Get ready to see how apples work their culinary magic, transforming everyday ingredients into applelicious meals and treats. From oven-baked goodies to savory dishes, our favorite apple cinnamon recipes are all about making the most of those juicy apples in the kitchen.

Iced Oatmeal bread on a brown and white plate.
Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Stovetop Apple Cranberry Oatmeal

A white bowl filled with oatmeal and cranberries.
Stovetop Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy a warm, comforting bowl of Apple Cranberry Oatmeal to kick off your day. Filled with sweet apples and cinnamon, it’s a breakfast the whole family will love. Perfect for those chilly mornings when you want something cozy.
Get the Recipe: Stovetop Apple Cranberry Oatmeal

Apple Cranberry Galette

Apple cranberry galette on a wood board with a cup of tea.
Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This easy-to-make rustic Apple Cranberry Galette is a delicious fall favorite dessert with a buttery, flaky crust filled with fresh apple slices tossed in cinnamon and tart cranberries. No pie dish is required for this free-form pie.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Galette

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

An apple cake baked in a cast iron skillet, cut into slices.
Apple Cake with Cinnamon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This simple Apple Cinnamon Cake recipe is a beloved comfort dessert adorned with fresh apple slices on top. Baked in a skillet, it exudes charm while remaining effortlessly delicious.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Frosted and unfrosted apple cupcakes in a muffin tin.
Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Say hello to fall with these wonderful, easy Apple Cupcakes topped with velvety Maple Buttercream Frosting. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves add the perfect warm spices to flavor these delicious apple cakes.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal with apples and cranberries on a white plate.
Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Prepare this Baked Oatmeal in just one bowl for a fast and convenient twist on your usual oatmeal. Packed with flavorful ingredients such as apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar, savor a slice of this delicious dish for breakfast and top it off with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Easy Homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn

Caramel apple popcorn.
Easy Homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add a sprinkling of cinnamon to the homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn, which can add a deliciously warm and aromatic touch to the snack. Enjoy a big bowl of crunchy, caramel goodness.
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

A spoonful of sweet potato slices with apples and cranberries in a white dish.
Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Baked Sweet Potato Slices are baked with sweet apples and tart cranberries and flavored with maple syrup and cinnamon for a simple, tasty, and healthy side dish. They’re a perfect addition to any fall or holiday meal.Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

Easy Apple Pie

Apple pie with a lattice crust on a marble surface, one slice on a
Easy Apple Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Easy Apple Pie is like a warm hug from Grandma’s kitchen, featuring a perfect blend of Granny Smith and Gala apples for that sweet-tart filling! Wrapped in a flaky double-crust, it’s a classic that everyone will adore. Get ready to savor every bite!
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Pie

Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Iced Oatmeal bread on a brown and white plate.
Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this hearty Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread recipe with cinnamon and cloves for a tasty, quick bread with just the right spice. It’s perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Spiced Apple Syrup

Ingredients for apple simple syrup sitting around a jar of completed syrup.
Spiced Apple Syrup. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Spiced Apple Syrup is made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and cloves. This flavorful syrup effortlessly enhances your drinks or you can pour it over pancakes, apple pie or ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Syrup

Apple Hand Pies

Hands holding a broken apple turnover, revealing the filling. More turnovers are in a tray, with a bowl of apple filling and a cup of caramel sauce nearby. A napkin is on the side.
Apple Hand Pies. Photo credit: Kitchen At Hoskins.

Apple Hand Pies are the cutest little desserts that are perfect for any occasion! These portable treats are super easy to make, whether you bake them in the oven or air fryer. No slicing needed—just grab and go!
Get the Recipe: Apple Hand Pies

Apple Danish

A stack of apple danishes.
Apple Danish. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Treat yourself to an Apple Danish with Crumble Topping that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert! It’s warm, easy to whip up, and oh-so-satisfying. Sweet apples and flaky pastry? Yes, please!
Get the Recipe: Apple Danish

Apple Pie Cookies

An apple pie cookie with a bite taken out of it.
Apple Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Apple pie cookies are like portable, easier-to-make versions of the classic pie. These big, soft cookies are full of brown sugar, molasses, and cinnamon flavors.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Cookies

Apple Cider Sangria

An inviting glass of apple cider sangria placed near rosemary and cinnamon sticks.
Apple Cider Sangria. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Make your gatherings extra inviting with a pitcher of Apple Cider Sangria. Blending white wine, brandy, apple cider, ginger beer and cinnamon, this crowd-pleasing drink captures the essence of apples and the fall season.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Sangria

Apple Roses

Air Fryer Apple Roses dusted with powdered sugar on a plate.
Apple Roses. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Wow your guests with stunning Apple Roses made from puff pastry and thin apple slices! They look fancy but are super simple to make, tasting like a bakery treat. These beauties are always a hit at special gatherings!
Get the Recipe: Apple Roses

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

A pan of freshly baked and frosted apple cinnamon rolls on a dark blue background.
Apple Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

These apple cinnamon rolls are a fall favorite, packed with fresh apples and topped with cream cheese frosting. They’re a step up from classic cinnamon rolls. The best apple recipe for holiday mornings!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Crisp in a Mug

A mug with a scoop of ice cream and apple crisp.
Apple Crisp in a Mug. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Indulge your sweet tooth in minutes with apple crisp in a mug! This single-serving dessert is warm, cozy, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery crumble topping.
Get the Recipe: Apple Crisp in a Mug

Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These bite-sized beauties pack all the classic apple pie flavors into a tiny, flaky package – ideal for snacking or sharing! The perfectly spiced apple filling wrapped in buttery pastry is an irresistible twist on the traditional pie. It’s apple pie magic without the hassle of making a whole pie.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Bites

Apple French Toast Casserole

Piece of French toast casserole on a plate with a dusting of powdered sugar and a pitcher of syrup.
Apple French Toast Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Say bonjour to breakfast with this luscious Apple French Toast Casserole! The combo of tender apples and fluffy French toast soaked in a cinnamon-sweet egg bath is a brunch game-changer.
Get the Recipe: Apple French Toast Casserole

Amish Cinnamon Bread

Loaf of cinnamon bread sliced to show the ribbon of cinnamon inside.
Amish Cinnamon Bread. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Amish Cinnamon Bread is an easy quick bread that requires no yeast, kneading, or starter, which makes it perfect for busy families. It’s soft, sweet, and filled with a swirl of cinnamon sugar inside and a crunchy cinnamon topping on top. This simple recipe bakes up into a comforting treat everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Amish Cinnamon Bread

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