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Fall flavors: 27 apple recipes that taste like a hug

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By Michelle Price

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We’ve reached the season of cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and the irresistible allure of apple orchards. Whether you pick your apples from an orchard or the store, it’s time to have get creative with the fall flavors of apple and enjoy these nine comforting recipes.

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

Cinnamon Apple Crepes

Image shows a close up of Cinnamon Apple Crepes with apples on top of a crepe folded into quarters.
Cinnamon Apple Crepes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Enjoy delicate crepes filled with spiced apple slices and a touch of sweetness, reminiscent of cozy café mornings. These crepes are a taste of Paris with a delightful apple twist.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Crepes

Mini Apple Pancakes

Image shows a close up of a Mini Apple Pancake with more in the background sitting on a wooden table.
Mini Apple Pancakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in bite-sized treats that merge fluffy pancakes with the tangy sweetness of fresh apples. Perfect for brunch or as a delightful snack any time of day.
Get the Recipe: Mini Apple Pancakes

Caramelized Apple Oatmeal

Image shows Caramelized Apple Oatmeal in a green bowl topped with chopped apples and cinnamon.
Caramelized Apple Oatmeal. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Fuel your day with tender oats and caramelized apples in a nourishing breakfast. This oatmeal is the ultimate comfort food to kickstart your morning.
Get the Recipe: Caramelized Apple Oatmeal

Apple Pie Parfait

Image shows a close up of an Apple Pie Parfait in a milkshake glass topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Apple Pie Parfait. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Layered dessert fuses apple pie flavors with creamy goodness, delivering a heavenly dessert experience. A perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth after any meal.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Parfait

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 sliced Apple Cake with Cinnamon is a favorite autumn dessert and looks so pretty with the fresh apples on top. It’s actually a very simple cake, nothing fancy and it’s even baked in a skillet.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Hot Apple Cider Cocktail

Image shows a glass with a hot apple cider cocktail with a cinnamon stick across the top.
Hot Apple Cider Cocktail. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Embrace fall flavors with this delightful cocktail, perfect for warming up with friends. It’s the ideal drink to toast to the season’s festivities and flavors.
Get the Recipe: Hot Apple Cider Cocktail

Granola Apple Crisp

Image shows a close up of a fork holding a bite of Granola Apple Crisp with the whole serving behind it.
Granola Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Savor the blend of juicy apples and crunchy granola in this comforting dessert, filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced goodness. It’s a delightful way to end any meal with a touch of nostalgia.
Get the Recipe: Granola Apple Crisp

Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake

A small plate with a slice of chocolate chip applesauce cake with the pan holding the rest of the cake behind it.
Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

An easy-to-make, moist cake with applesauce, ideal for a sweet breakfast or light dessert. This cake is a timeless classic that brings comfort and smiles to every bite.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Overhead of a stack of baked apple cider donuts.
Baked Apple Cider Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience flavors of apple cider in moist, flavorful donuts, perfect year-round. These donuts are a delightful way to capture the essence of autumn in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Puff Pancake

Image shows an overhead shot of an Apple Puff Pancake in a cast iron skillet.
Apple Puff Pancake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Elevate breakfast with this light delight, featuring tender apple slices in a fluffy pancake dusted with powdered sugar. It’s a beautiful and delicious morning treat.
Get the Recipe: Apple Puff Pancake

Cinnamon Apples

Image shows a Fork holding a bite of cinnamon apples with a ramekin holding more in the background.
Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples combine tender apple slices and cinnamon for a comforting topping or dessert. They’re a versatile addition to your kitchen, perfect for both breakfast and dessert.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apples

Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Image shows a head on close up shot of a slice of Apple Pie Bread Pudding topped with whipped cream.
Apple Pie Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Relish a comforting dessert with warm spices, sweet apples, and soft bread soaked in a rich custard. It’s like a slice of homemade apple pie, transformed into a cozy bread pudding.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Three apple cinnamon muffins on a wooden table with an apple.
Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Start your mornings with irresistibly moist muffins, combining sweet apples and fragrant cinnamon for a cozy treat. These muffins are the perfect blend of fruity sweetness and warm spices.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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

Microwave Apple Crisp

Microwave Apple Crisp.
Microwave Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy microwave apple crisp recipe is a quick single serve option when you need a delicious fall dessert in minutes. Top with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Microwave Apple Crisp

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 spices, this crowd-pleasing drink captures the essence of apples and the fall season.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Sangria

Apple Upside Down Cake

A slice of apple cake on a plate with cinnamon sticks.
Apple Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet, tangy, and stunningly beautiful, Apple Upside Down Cake turns ordinary apples into a show-stopping dessert. The caramelized apples on top provide a gorgeous visual and a taste that’s as comforting as Grandma’s kitchen. It’s a classic with a twist that apple lovers will adore!
Get the Recipe: Apple Upside Down Cake

Caramel Apple Mimosa

Ingredients for a caramel apple mimosa sit surrounding the finished cocktail on a white background.
Caramel Apple Mimosa. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Ready for fall already? Celebrate with a Caramel Apple Mimosa, combining the rich and comforting taste of apple cider, caramel vodka and topped with champagne, creating a decadent and seasonal mimosa treat.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Mimosa

Apple Carrot Cake Pancakes

Apple carrot cake pancake stack with maple cream cheese sauce.
Apple Carrot Cake Pancakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These apple carrot cake pancakes are topped with a maple cream cheese sauce. They’re hearty, warming and perfect for fall.
Get the Recipe: Apple Carrot Cake Pancakes

Apple Cheddar Muffins

Muffins on a plate.
Apple Cheddar Muffins. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This honey chicken salad with apples and sage is a great crunchy twist to the traditional lunch salad
Get the Recipe: Apple Cheddar Muffins

Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies

Cinnamon sugar cookies on a plate.
Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

For those who love the aromatic allure of apple cider, these shortbread cookies are a dream come true. Infused with that quintessential fall flavor, they offer a buttery bite that’s effortlessly achieved. Truly, they are a testament to the wonders of easy fall apple recipes.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Shortbread Cookies

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

An apple cinnamon roll on a plate with a spoon.
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Apples add a touch of sweetness and texture to cinnamon rolls, and these are just about the best cinnamon rolls on the planet! So delicious, the hardest part is waiting for them to cook!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Spiced Apple Syrup

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

Create a cocktail sensation with 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 drizzle it over pancakes, French toast, apple pie or ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Syrup

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.

Apple Cider Baked Apples bake up plump and juicy filled with cranberries and pecan with a rich spiced apple cider glaze.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Baked Apples

Apple Pie Smoothie

Apple smoothie in a glass with a red polka dot straw on a cutting board.
Apple Pie Smoothie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Who said you can’t have apple pie for breakfast? The Apple Pie Smoothie captures all the homey flavors of apple pie in a glass, but in a healthier, drinkable form. It’s a playful and nourishing way to enjoy your favorite dessert flavors at any time of the day!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Smoothie

Apple Pancakes

A stack of pancakes with syrup being poured over them.
Apple Pancakes. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Start your day off on a delicious note with our irresistible apple pancakes, where tender and fluffy pancakes meet the delightful sweetness of juicy apples, creating a breakfast treat that’s both comforting and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pancakes

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

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