18 apple recipes to make when you’ve got apples

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By Jere Cassidy

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Apples are one of those ingredients we never get tired of, and these 18 recipes are the proof. Pick your favorite apple, then put it to work: bake a tasty cake, start the morning with a breakfast casserole or a creamy bowl of oatmeal, or toss apples into a main dish when dinner needs a little something extra. Sweet or savory, quick or slow, there’s an apple idea here for whatever you’re hungry for today.

A white bowl of apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle, with cinnamon sticks and a green apple nearby.
Single Serve Apple Crisp. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

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

This simple apple cinnamon cake is baked in a skillet for easy prep. Fresh apple slices on top make it look pretty. It’s a cozy dessert that stays moist and tender.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Apple Cider Baked Apples

A baked apples on a white plate with a glaze dripping onto a plate.
Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These baked apples are filled with pecans and cranberries. A cider and cinnamon glaze makes the fruit soft and saucy. Serve warm right from the oven.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Baked Apples

Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

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

This quick bread is made with apple cider, oats, cinnamon, and cloves. It bakes up moist with a gentle crumb. Slice for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal with sliced apples on top.
Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This baked oatmeal combines sweet apples and tart cranberries. Cinnamon and nutmeg add warm spice. Serve it warm for a simple, comforting start to the day.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

A bowl of oatmeal with cranberries and apples, placed on a red and white checkered cloth with a gold spoon and cinnamon sticks nearby.
Stovetop Applle Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This oatmeal is loaded with soft apples and cranberries. Cinnamon brings the flavor together. Make it in the morning for a quick and hearty bowl.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

Apple Cream Scones

A slice of an Apple Scones on a white plate and a cup of tea.
Apple Cream Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These tender scones bake up buttery and light. Bits of apple add sweetness and moisture. They are great for breakfast or tea time.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cream Scones

Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

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

Soft apple cupcakes get warm notes from cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. A swirl of maple buttercream tops each one. They are an easy way to share a fall treat.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

Plate of sliced baked apples mixed with cranberries on a white plate, with a white bowl, green apple, and wooden board in the blurred background.
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sliced sweet potatoes bake with apples and cranberries. The fruit turns jammy while the potatoes become tender. It’s a simple side that pairs well with roasted meats.
Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts

Puff pastry fruit tarts with apples and blueberries on a white board.
Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Store-bought puff pastry makes these tarts fast. Bake the pastry until crisp, then add fruit and a light glaze. They work for dessert or a quick coffee break.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts

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 classic pie has a homemade double crust and warm spices. The filling balances sweet and tart apples. Serve it plain or with a scoop of ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Pie

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A white bowl with caramel apple popcorn.
Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This popcorn is coated in a buttery caramel sauce. Dried apples add chewy bites between the crunch. Make a big bowl for movie night.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

Winter Apple Fruit Salad

Cranberry fruit salad in white bowls.
Winter Apple Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Brighten up your salad bowl with this Cranberry Apple Fruit Salad. A colorful mix of sweet apples, cranberries, oranges, and pomegranate seeds. This is always a favorite apple recipe for fresh and fruity flavors.
Get the Recipe: Winter Apple Fruit Salad

Single Serve Apple Crumble

A small white dish with apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle, beside a green apple, cinnamon sticks, and a fork on a white surface.
Single Serve Apple Crumble. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This crumble takes six ingredients and a microwave. Use a good baking apple, add cinnamon, and top with a quick oat mix. Cook in a mug or ramekin for a fast dessert.
Get the Recipe: Single Serve Apple Crumble

Spiced Apple Syrup

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

Create a drink sensation with the simplicity of Spiced Apple Syrup. Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and cloves, this flavorful syrup effortlessly enhances your drinks, bringing the delicious essence of apples to every sip. You can also pour it over pancakes, apple pie or ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Syrup

Apple Pie Cookies

Six apple pie cookies with caramel topping on a cooling rack.
Apple Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Little House, Big Alaska.

Apple pie cookies capture the flavor of a classic apple pie but in a convenient, bite-sized treat. They’re simpler to make compared to a traditional pie.
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.

Mix up the perfect festive drink for gatherings with this Apple Cider Sangria. Combining white wine, brandy, and apple cider, it’s a delightful addition to your Sunday brunch or any celebration.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Sangria

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad with Walnuts

Broccoli and shredded carrots on a mixing spoon.
Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad with Walnuts. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad is brimming with broccoli, apples, carrots, cranberries, walnuts, and a creamy yogurt mayo dressing.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad with Walnuts

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

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