13 Apple Recipes to Prep Your Sweet Tooth for Fall
Dana Sandonato
Dana Sandonato
Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!
We’ve spent the last few months getting our fill of blueberries, strawberries, and cherries, but it’s time to turn our attention to fall’s seasonal goodies. And no, we don’t mean pumpkin spice. We’re talking about the fabulous apple. When blended into treats with cinnamon, maple syrup, and brown sugar, the fruit takes on a glorious deep flavor that will make you forget about those hyped-up lattes in no time. Here are 13 apple-filled dessert recipes.
Apple Hand Pies
There’s nothing better than having your very own personal pie, and these flaky apple hand pies make it happen. (via Brown Eyed Baker)Apple Crumble Pie
With store-bought pastry/pie crust (ain’t no shame in it!), this glorious dessert takes less than an hour from start to finish. Top it off with icing sugar and gooey caramel for the ultimate treat. (via Everything Homebaked)Apple Pie Marshmallows
Homemade marshmallows get a mouthwatering crumb-coating made up of pulverized freeze-dried apples, and it’s life-changing; You may never bake an apple pie again. (via Bakers Royale)Apple and Walnut Sponge Cake
Apples and walnuts are a match made in heaven, and it’s incredibly obvious in this fluffy and moist sponge cake. (via Top Food Facts)Caramel Apple Cheesecake
If your love for caramel apples knows no bounds, this cheesecake will rock your world (and save your teeth) with a sweet layer of apples, crunchy nuts, and a topping of warm oozy caramel. (via Friday Is Cake Night)Winter Spices Apple Crumble
Few things in life are more comforting than a skillet full of crispy caramelized oats smothering warm apples and winter spices like cardamom and ginger. (via Pinotte)Sugar-Free Apple Cake
A cake sans sugar might sound boring, but this apple cake sweetened with xylitol and spiced just right is anything but a snore. (via Raising Sugar-Free Kids)Gluten-Free Apple Pie
For purists, the only apple-filled dessert that matters is a classic apple pie — and this one is towering with sweet, crispy layers of cinnamon-spiced apple filling. (via The Loopy Whisk)Apple Rose Cupcakes
It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day in order to indulge in these perfectly baked apple rose cupcakes — pulling them out of the oven alone creates a special occasion! (via What Should I Make For…)Spiced Apple and Yogurt Cheesecake Crumble
This confection has it *all* with a creamy yogurt-based cheesecake filling, spiced Granny Smith apples, and the sweet crumbly top we covet. (via Wholesome Cook)Vegan Two-Crust Apple Pie
If you think the flaky and brittle crust is the highlight of an apple pie, you’ll fall head over heels for this double crusted vegan twist. It’s brimming with apples and covered in flaked almonds, and it’s absolutely delish. (via SomeGreenLife)Pineapple Apple Upside Down Croissant Cake
If you take your average pineapple upside-down cake and add crisp apples, flaky croissants, and crunchy pistachios, magical things happen. (via SugarLoveSpices)Portable Apple Crumble Jars
These adorable jars make indulging on the go easy, and they’re great for picnics! With a custard core, these gems are delectable whether served warm or cold. (via Kitchen Sanctuary)From Your Site Articles
Dana Sandonato
Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!