Sweet or Savory? These 33 Apple Recipes Will Make You Crave Both

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There’s something about the balance of sweetness and depth of flavor that makes certain dishes stand out, and apple recipes are a perfect example of that. Whether you prefer a touch of spice, a hint of tang, or something purely sweet, apples have a way of complementing a variety of ingredients. From light and crisp to bold and comforting, these recipes bring out the best in every bite.

Buttery Apple Crisp Recipe

Buttery Apple Crisp Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Buttery Apple Crisp Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.


 

Fall in love with this Apple Crisp Recipe! A simple, from-scratch, family favorite recipe that always goes over well, with a buttery kick!
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Buttery Apple Pie Recipe

Buttery Apple Pie Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Buttery Apple Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Nothing is more satisfying than this apple pie recipe with vanilla ice cream. Sweet, cinnamon apple slices baked in a flaky, buttery crust.
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Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters (Like The Donut Shops). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Fritters. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Apple Fritters! A simple yeasted donut dough that is folded together with sweet cinnamon apples, then deep fried and glazed to perfection.
Get the Recipe: Apple Fritters (Like The Donut Shops)

Caramel Apple Crumble

Caramel Apple Crumble. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Caramel Apple Crumble. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Caramel Apple Crumble will have you licking your plate clean! Soft Apples, topped with a buttery crumble top and salted caramel sauce.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Crumble

Easy Apple Danish Recipe

Easy Apple Danish Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Apple Danish Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Use crescent roll dough to make this easy Apple Danish Recipe. It’s simple to throw together and tastes amazing fresh out of the oven!
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Danish Recipe

Apple Pancakes With Caramel Syrup

Apple Pancakes with Caramel Syrup. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Pancakes with Caramel Syrup. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

These Apple Pancakes are inspired by apple fritters! A cinnamon spice infused apple pancake recipe, topped with a homemade caramel syrup.
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Homemade Apple Cider

Homemade Apple Cider. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Homemade Apple Cider. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Apple Season is here which means Homemade Apple Cider! Sweet and tart apples are cooked together with oranges and warm spices.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Apple Cider

Apple Turnover

Apple Turnover (Easy!!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Turnover. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Apple Turnover recipe is simplicity at its best. Puff pastry filled with buttery cinnamon apples and baked until puffed and golden.
Get the Recipe: Apple Turnover

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are seriously the best thing you will ever eat this fall!! Sweet and comforting for breakfast or dessert. Enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Apple Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

These delicious Apple Oatmeal Cookies are topped with creamy brown butter frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Perfect as a yummy treat!
Get the Recipe: Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Apple Pecan Salad With Homemade Balsamic

Apple Pecan Salad With Homemade Balsamic. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Pecan Salad With Homemade Balsamic. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Apple Pecan Salad is made with crunchy, salty, and sweet ingredients all tossed together with a homemade balsamic dressing. Enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pecan Salad With Homemade Balsamic

Gourmet Caramel Apples Recipe

Gourmet Caramel Apples Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Gourmet Caramel Apples Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Take your caramel apples to the next level with my Gourmet Caramel Apples recipe. Make your own buttery caramel sauce, add delicious toppings, and create a unique dessert.
Get the Recipe: Gourmet Caramel Apples Recipe

Apple Cheddar Chicken Salad

Apple Cheddar Chicken Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Cheddar Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Apple Cheddar Chicken Salad is the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and sweet! A classic combo that makes your tastebuds sing!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cheddar Chicken Salad

Old Fashioned Apple Cake

Old Fashioned Apple Cake {Soft & Sweet}. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Old Fashioned Apple Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This is a classic recipe for fresh Apple Cake made with Granny Smith apples and flavored with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves & orange zest.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Cake

Apple Dumplings

Apple Dumplings (With Crescent Rolls!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Dumplings. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

These Apple Dumplings are amazing! Crescent roll wrapped apples baked in a homemade caramel sauce and served with vanilla ice cream. HEAVEN!
Get the Recipe: Apple Dumplings

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Coffee Cake Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

If you like cake for breakfast or dessert you’ll love this easy Apple Coffee Cake Recipe! Topped with streusel and cream cheese glaze!
Get the Recipe: Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

Easy Baked Apple Crumb Donuts

Easy Baked Apple Crumb Donuts. Photo credit Practically Homemade.
Easy Baked Apple Crumb Donuts. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

These easy baked Apple Crumb Donuts begin with pancake mix and are finished with a sweet crumble topping that is the perfect treat.
Get the Recipe: Easy Baked Apple Crumb Donuts

The Best Caramel Apple No Bake Cheesecake

The Best Caramel Apple No Bake Cheesecake. Photo credit Practically Homemade.
The Best Caramel Apple No Bake Cheesecake. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

This No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake combines the classic flavor of caramel apples and creamy cheesecake to create the perfect dessert.
Get the Recipe: The Best Caramel Apple No Bake Cheesecake

Apple Brownies

Apple Brownies. Photo credit Southern Plate.
Apple Brownies. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

A warmly spiced chocolate apple brownie studded with fresh apple bits in each bite, these apple brownies are a must-make apple dessert.
Get the Recipe: Apple Brownies

Caramel Apple Milkshake

Caramel Apple Milkshake. Photo credit Southern Plate.
Caramel Apple Milkshake. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

Bursting with caramel apple flavor, this quick and easy caramel apple milkshake recipe is super creamy, sweet, and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Milkshake

Apple Bread Pudding

Apple Bread Pudding. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.
Apple Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This Apple Bread Pudding is a scrumptious breakfast or dessert. Made with King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread and apples, it’s utterly delicious!
Get the Recipe: Apple Bread Pudding

Apple Butter Recipe

Apple Butter Recipe. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.
Apple Butter Recipe. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This Apple Butter Recipe is healthy and luscious. Super easy to make and velvety smooth. Perfect over toast, muffins, pancakes, and more!
Get the Recipe: Apple Butter Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake

Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake. Photo credit Debra Klein.
Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Debra Klein.

Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake is moist and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake

Healthy Baked Apple Recipe

Healthy Baked Apple Recipe. Photo credit Debra Klein.
Healthy Baked Apple Recipe. Photo credit: Debra Klein.

Healthy Baked Apple Recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. A vegan and gluten-free apple desserts the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Baked Apple Recipe

Apple Crumble Cake

Apple Crumble Cake. Photo credit Best Desserts.
Apple Crumble Cake. Photo credit: Best Desserts.

Spiced cake laced with apples topped with a buttery oat crumble and a generous drizzle of cream cheese icing. This is my Apple Crumble Cake!
Get the Recipe: Apple Crumble Cake

Grilled Apples For a Healthy Dessert

Grilled Apples. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.
Grilled Apples. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.

Grilled Apples are an easy and healthy dessert that you can make in about fifteen minutes. Quicker than baked apples and great with a scoop of ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Apples For A Healthy Dessert

Crisp Apple Cranberry Granola With Gluten-Free Oats

Apple Hand Pies with a Flaky Pie Crust. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.
Apple Hand Pies with a Flaky Pie Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Apple Cranberry Granola is loaded with crunchy goodness! We used crisp apple chips, dried cranberries, nuts, seeds, raisins and ginger chips.
Get the Recipe: Crisp Apple Cranberry Granola With Gluten-Free Oats

Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread. Photo credit Savor the Best.
Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

Moist Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread with a maple glaze—easy to make and packed with fall flavors. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread

Pork Chops with Apples

Pork Chops with Apples. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun.
Pork Chops with Apples. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Pork Chops with Apples is a one-pot meal with pork chops, apples, sweet onion, and a creamy mustard sauce that is divine.
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops with Apples

Apple Sausage Stuffing

Apple Sausage Stuffing. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun.
Apple Sausage Stuffing. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Apple Sausage Stuffing with mushrooms, sage, and other fresh herbs and vegetables is a delicious variation of traditional stuffing.
Get the Recipe: Apple Sausage Stuffing

Apple Snickers Salad Recipe

Apple Snickers Salad. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.
Apple Snickers Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Apple Snickers Salad is a sweet and creamy salad dessert that combines crisp apples, crunchy Snickers bars, and a dreamy whipped topping.
Get the Recipe: Apple Snickers Salad Recipe

10-Minute Apple Slaw With Tangy Sweet Dressing

10 Minute Apple Slaw With Tangy Sweet Dressing. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.
10-Minute Apple Slaw With Tangy Sweet Dressing. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.

Fresh and zesty, this apple slaw pairs crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and tangy dressing. It’s the perfect side salad in minutes!
Get the Recipe: 10-Minute Apple Slaw With Tangy Sweet Dressing

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

Cinnamon Roll Mini Apple Pies. Photo credit Semi Homemade Kitchen.
Cinnamon Roll Mini Apple Pies. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

Make Cinnamon Roll Mini Apple Pies with just two ingredients! This easy recipe combines cinnamon roll dough and apple pie filling for a quick, cozy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe. Photo credit Easy Southern Desserts.
Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Buttery crust, tart apples, and a creamy custard filling make this Apple Custard Pie the perfect not-too-sweet comfort dessert.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

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