With Fall around the corner, that means it’s time to go apple picking and bake up as many delicious apple treats as possible! Here are 15+ scrumptious apple recipes to bake up this Fall! From breads, to cupcakes, pies and more!
Ok I feel so might say Fall is all about pumpkin everything. Pumpkin spice lattes everywheeeeeere, am I right? Ok now yes I adore a pumpkin spiced latte from Starbucks like everyone else.
But when it comes to Fall I get excited about the apples! Apple picking is definitely a yearly event I don’t miss out on. When I was a kid (ok and now as an adult when I go back home) I would visit this local cider mill where hot donuts were being made before my very eyes and fresh apples were pressed into cider. That first cup of cider was always a symbolic way to kick off Autumn.
So whether it was grabbing a bag of apples from the cider mill as a kid, or picking them off the trees here at a local New England apple orchard I adore baking up all things with apples. I’m not alone right? I see you. I know you agree with me.
What Are The Best Apples For Baking?
When it comes to baking, all apples are NOT created equally. Personally I love using Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Cortland apples. I love using a combination of those apples as well. I think Cortland apples are a bit sweeter and softer and pair well with the tart, crisper Granny Smith apples. And Honey Crisp? Can’t go wrong with those slightly sweet but still kind of tart crisp Honey Crisp.
But those are just a few apple varieties to choose from! For more apples to choose from, give What Are The Best Apples For Baking? a read.
15+ Apples Recipes To Bake Up This Fall
Apple Recipes
With Fall around the corner, that means it’s time to go apple picking and bake up as many delicious apple treats as possible! Here are 15+ scrumptious apple recipes to bake up this Fall! From breads, to cupcakes, pies and more!
As Fall approaches and apples are in season grab a few to make this apple sheet cake and then slather it with this easy stovetop caramel icing for the perfect Autumn treat! It’s quick to make, and is MADE IN ONE BOWL!
Homemade baked apple cider donuts made with fresh apple cider, and buttermilk to keep them moist they are rolled in cinnamon and sugar. No need to fry these! They taste like they came from your local orchard.
These apple cider cupcakes with an apple cider buttercream on top is an easy Fall cupcake that would be perfect for your Thanksgiving table! With lots of brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple cider stirred in – this apple cider cupcake recipe will be become a huge hit with your friends and family! And a fun topping – easy to make pie crumbs for a little crunch!
A gooey blondie with apples and cinnamon! This gooey apple bars recipe taste like a cinnamon roll and apple pie in one!
This puff pastry apple turnovers recipe is an easy and impressive dessert to make for the holidays! Using store bought puff pastry makes these turnovers come together super fast. The apple filling gets cooked on the stove in just minutes. I drizzle on an easy vanilla icing on the end. You’re going to love them!
 A butter shortbread crust with a generous layer of fresh apples and spices, caramel sauce, and then topped with a crumbly oat streusel and . I’ll show you how to make these caramel apple bars in just one bowl, making for an easy Fall dessert everyone is going to love.
This easy apple crisp with oat topping made with apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon comes together quickly and easily using just one mixing bowl! Serve warm and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it’s the easiest Fall dessert to serve during the holidays!
This easy homemade apple pie recipe will be the star of your Thanksgiving table. Perfect apple taste, texture, crust flaky, buttery and baked perfectly. If you’re looking for an old fashioned apple pie recipe like Grandmas used to make that is foolproof then try this recipe.Â
This easy homemade apple pie recipe will be the star of your Thanksgiving table. Perfect apple taste, texture, crust flaky, buttery and baked perfectly. If you’re looking for an old fashioned apple pie recipe like Grandmas used to make that is foolproof then try this recipe.Â
This easy homemade apple pie recipe will be the star of your Thanksgiving table. Perfect apple taste, texture, crust flaky, buttery and baked perfectly. If you’re looking for an old fashioned apple pie recipe like Grandmas used to make that is foolproof then try this recipe.Â
These soft and chewy Apple Cider Cookies are studded with apples and frosted with a delicious apple cider icing. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe makes the perfect easy fall cookie! Plus, they freeze beautifully so you can have a stash on hand for every craving. Â
This old fashioned Apple Dapple Cake is a must-try fall dessert! It’s an easy bundt cake studded with apples and pecans, baked until golden, then drizzled with a delicious brown sugar sauce to make it extra moist. Every bite is bursting with apples, pecans, and amazing caramel flavors! Â
A comforting and easy dish to throw together! A caramel apple crisp recipe that has swirls of caramel sauce running through it. This apple caramel crisp is the perfect dish to make this Fall.Â
If making pie from scratch intimidates you then start with making an apple crostata . A crostata (or galette) is free form pie so no fancy crimping of the edges is needed here. This easy apple crostata made with toasted pecans is so much simpler to throw together than an apple pie and just as delicious. Top with ice-cream and caramel sauce for a real treat.
If making pie from scratch intimidates you then start with making an apple crostata . A crostata (or galette) is free form pie so no fancy crimping of the edges is needed here. This easy apple crostata made with toasted pecans is so much simpler to throw together than an apple pie and just as delicious. Top with ice-cream and caramel sauce for a real treat.
This crumb cake becomes a seasonal favorite when apples are tossed into the vanilla cake batter. With this apple crumb cake, a generous amount of crumb topping is baked on top of an apple cake. With brown sugar, cinnamon, and sweet apples you will definitely be eating more than one slice. And don’t forget to drizzle it with a powdered sugar icing over it before serving.Â
These apple cinnamon rolls are the perfect Fall breakfast or brunch treat. A classic cinnamon roll dough with brown sugar, cinnamon, and diced apples. With step by step photos and tips for working with yeast, you will have these in the oven in no time!
A sweet, enriched babka bread, with an cinnamon apple filling swirled throughout– make this apple babka bread recipe with step by step photos for complete success!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with Irish apple cake with custard sauce! Baked in a round cake pan, this simple apple cake gets drizzled with a vanilla custard sauce before serving.Â
These soft and moist Whole Wheat Apple Crumb Muffins are filled with sweet apples and piled high with a brown sugar streusel topping! They are a healthier yet delicious fall treat perfect for breakfast or snacking. Plus they freeze beautifully and only take 10 minutes of hands-on time.Â
These caramel apple cupcakes are TO DIE FOR. It’s an easy spiced cupcake with fresh apples stirred into the batter. And then topped with a salted caramel buttercream frosting. And more salted caramel drizzled over to send them completely over the edge.Â
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Apple Sheet Cake
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 1/3 cups (276g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar
- â…” cups (132 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 8 tablespoons (113) g unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups (425g) peeled, cored, finely chopped apple (1/4" to 1/2"), about 1 1/3 pounds whole apples tossed in 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup (113 g) diced toasted walnuts or pecans
For the icing
- 7 tablespoons (99 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 ¾ cups (198 g) confectioners' sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan. Or you can also prepare two 8" round pans and make a layer cake.
- Mix ingredients together. Mix all of the ingredients except the apples and nuts in a large bowl. As soon as the mixture comes together and becomes pretty uniformly crumbly, stop mixing.
- Add the apples and nuts. Mix until the apples release some of their juice and the stiff mixture becomes a thick, creamy batter, somewhere between cookie dough and brownie batter in consistency. Don't worry if the mixture doesn't immediately loosen up; this will take about 3 minutes at low speed in a stand mixer.
- Bake the cake. Spread the batter in the prepared pan(s), smoothing it with your wet fingers. Bake the cake for 45 minutes for 9" x 13" pan or for 38 minutes for two 8" round pans. A toothpick or paring knife inserted into the center should come out clean, or with just a few wet crumbs clinging to it. The temperature at the center of the cake will be about 205°F. Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a rack to cool a bit while you make the frosting.
- Make the frosting. Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and salt and cook, stirring, until the sugar starts to melt and the mixture becomes fairly smooth. Add the milk and bring to a boil.Let the syrup cool in the bowl for 10 minutes.
- Pour the confectioners’ sugar into the warm syrup in the bowl, then add the vanilla extract. Whisk until everything is thoroughly combined. You need to work fast here; the frosting stiffens up quickly as it cools.
- Pour the warm frosting onto the cake(s), spreading it over the entire surface.
Notes
- Storage: This cake will last several days at room temperature, just make sure to properly cover the cake. Or you can store in the fridge, but it might dry it out a bit.Â
- Freezing: You can also freeze cake slices for up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temperature before serving.Â
- Layer Cake: You can also bake this cake in two 8-inch round cake pans. Bake the round cakes for about 38 minutes.Â
- Apples – I love using Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Cortland apples for baking but you can use other varieties as well. I do recommend that you peel and then thinly dice so they can easily fit inside the dough.
- Pecans – I recommend toasting the pecans before hand. I place mine on a baking sheet and toast in a 350oF oven for about 7-8 minutes, and then after they cool chop them up. You can also use another nut like walnuts!
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