22 Ways Apples and Cinnamon Make Fall Taste Delicious

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By Jere Cassidy

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Enjoy these apple cinnamon recipes that celebrate fall’s favorite flavor duo. From baked goodies to savory dishes, these recipes fill your kitchen with the cozy aroma of apples and warm spices. Juicy apples and cinnamon come together to transform simple ingredients into comforting meals and sweet treats.

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

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Creamy apple cinnamon oatmeal in a bowl with maple apple slices.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Apple cinnamon oatmeal is a classic breakfast. This version is packed with cooked apples and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then topped with maple syrup, sautéed apple slices, and chopped pecans. Serve with an extra splash of milk for a creamy and decadent meal.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon 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

Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Cinnamon apple slices on a white plate.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

These Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples are a quick and easy treat. They’re even better than oven-baked and cook in no time. Perfect when you’re craving sweet apples without the wait!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

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

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 Apple Cider Baked Apples are filled with pecans and cranberries, all baked to perfection. The sweet cider glaze makes them a warm, cozy treat. This is one of the best apple recipes for a sweet dessert.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Baked Apples

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

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

Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake

A slice of apple pie stuffed cheesecake on a plate with a spoon.
Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

This Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake is a showstopper that combines the best of both worlds! With a crispy flaky crust and a delicious apple filling, it’s baked to perfection. Topped with a simple glaze, it’s a dessert that’s sure to wow everyone!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake

Apple Cinnamon and Blueberry Crumble

Apple and blueberry crumble on a white ribbed plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Apple Cinnamon and Blueberry Crumble. Photo credit: Texanerin Baking.

This apple and blueberry crumble has the sweet aroma of cinnamon with a crispy crumble topping that’s perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! It can be made traditionally or gluten-free and vegan.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon and Blueberry Crumble

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 Cinnamon Sugar Cake

Apple cinnamon sugar cake with a fork on a teal plate.
Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy cinnamon apple sugar cake recipe is a healthier spin on a classic combination.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake

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

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 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 Cider Margaritas

An apple margarita with an apple and cinnamon stick garnish and a cinnamon sugar rim.
Apple Cider Margaritas. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Elevate your taco nights with the perfect companion, Apple Cider Margaritas. Crafted with tequila, maple syrup, lime juice, fresh apple cider and a rim of cinnamon sugar, these sweet cocktails offer a warm and inviting blend of flavors and highlight apples as the ultimate fall flavor.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Margaritas

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 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

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