Apple desserts are often saved for the crisp days of fall, cherished as a seasonal delight when apples peak. Yet, the irresistible charm and warmth they bring to the table beg the question - why wait?
We've gathered some of the best, easiest, and most delicious apple dessert recipes, challenging the norm and inviting you to enjoy the comforting flavors of apples any day of the year.
These recipes are a testament to apple desserts' versatility and year-round appeal, perfectly suited for baking enthusiasts of all levels. So, let's break free from the calendar's constraints and indulge in the sweet, comforting embrace of apple desserts whenever the mood strikes.
Apple Dump Cake With Ginger Ale
Make a fuss-free, delicious Apple Dump Cake using just three ingredients - apple pie filling, spice cake mix, and ginger ale.
Get the Recipe: Apple Dump Cake With Ginger Ale
Easy German Apple Cake With Streusel
Enjoy baking this delicious German Apple Cake with a Streusel topping. An easy recipe packed with flavor and comfort.
Get the Recipe: Easy German Apple Cake With Streusel
Apple Crisp
This classic Apple Crisp recipe is made with Granny Smith, a pinch of lemon, and a delicious crumbly oatmeal crispy crust.
Get the Recipe: Apple Crisp
Caramel Apple Cake
This simple Apple Cake is brimming with comforting fall flavors. Made of fresh apples and cinnamon-infused batter baked to golden perfection.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cake
Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings
This apricot apple air fryer dumplings recipe has all the autumn flavors. Apricot apple cinnamon dumplings are rich and warm, and these puff pastry dumplings taste incredible. Learn how to make dumplings with puff pastry with this autumn air fryer dessert.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings
Puff Pastry Apple Hand Pies
Puff Pastry Apple Hand Pies are a quick and easy pastry dessert treat. These go together quickly and are fun to make and delicious to eat!
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Hand Pies
Air Fryer Cinnamon Maple Baked Apples
You are going to love this easy air-fried apple dessert. I bet you can imagine how these air-fried cinnamon maple-baked apples smell. This air-fried apple dessert made with maple syrup is perfect for Autumn. It is simple to bake apples in the air fryer!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Maple Baked Apples
Air Fryer Apples
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples are coated in a brown sugar cinnamon mixture and cook in 10 minutes. The apple slices get lightly caramelized and softened in the air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apples
Puff Pastry Apple Tart
Puff Pastry Apple Tart is a quick and easy apple dessert...easier than pie! Roll out puff pastry, add apples and apple pie spices, & bake!
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Tart
Instant Pot Fireball Apple Shortcakes
Looking for an Autumn Instant Pot dessert? These Instant Pot Fireball apple shortcakes are a winning dish! It’s made with cinnamon apples soaked in Fireball whisky, along with premade sponge cake dessert cups.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Fireball Apple Shortcakes
Apple Custard Pie
This apple custard pie recipe is loaded with fresh apples in a creamy vanilla custard, making it a cross between pie and crème brûlée.
Get the Recipe: Apple Custard Pie
Apple Sponge Cake
Super delicious and moist Apple Sponge Cake, or Russian Sharlotka, will become your new favorite apple dessert. It's so easy to make, topped with a sweet, crispy almond layer that melts in your mouth.
Get the Recipe: Apple Sponge Cake
Caramel Apple Pie
Caramel Apple Pie is a scrumptious twist on a classic dessert with a buttery, flaky crust, sweet caramel sauce (salted if you want!), and cinnamon-spiced apples.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Pie
Mini Apple Pies With Puff Pastry
Mini Apple Pies (Puff Pastry) are delicious muffin tin apple pies with easy homemade apple pie filling and crumble topping in a flaky crust.
Get the Recipe: Mini Apple Pies With Puff Pastry
Applesauce Cake
This old-fashioned applesauce cake is moist, full of sugar and spices, and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
Get the Recipe: Applesauce Cake
Apple Strudel With Puff Pastry
Easy apple strudel recipe using store-bought puff pastry, apples, walnuts, and cinnamon. Enjoy it as dessert or sweet breakfast!
Get the Recipe: Apple Strudel With Puff Pastry
Air Fryer Apple Turnovers
This Air Fryer Apple Turnovers Recipe only requires 3 ingredients and is super easy to make! The turnovers come out light and flaky!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Turnovers
Fried Apple Pies
These fried apple pies are a McDonald's copycat recipe that features a homemade apple pie filling encased in pastry and deep fried to flaky perfection.
Get the Recipe: Fried Apple Pies
Puff Pastry Apple Galette
This fun & easy twist on a classic French dessert is comforting. Flaky puff pastry apple galette topped with ice cream & caramel is amazing.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Galette
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp is the best way to celebrate the start of fall. It is ooey, gooey, and full of tart and sweet flavors.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
Apple Or Blueberry Hand Pies
Apple or Blueberry Hand Pies, also known as Mini Pocket Pies, are fruit, berry, or apple turnovers made with homemade pie filling and crust or store-bought.
Get the Recipe: Apple Or Blueberry Hand Pies
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
I love these apple cinnamon crumb muffins. They’re the best, and I have made many of these apple strudel muffins. These autumn apple muffins are sweet, crumbly, and fruity. These apple oatmeal muffins with streusel topping will be a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
Old-Fashioned Caramel Apple Pound Cake
Delicious old-fashioned caramel apple pound cake recipe. Each bite is filled with fresh granny smith apple chunks.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Caramel Apple Pound Cake
Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
Apple butter pumpkin pie is a flavorful sweet treat that combines all the flavors of Fall. It's easy to put together and a fun variation on classic pumpkin pie!
Get the Recipe: Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
Old-Fashioned Deep Dish Apple Pie
Old-fashioned, towering, deep-dish apple pie is the best! Sweet apples, flaky crust – elevate your traditional pie with this easy recipe!
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Deep Dish Apple Pie
Spiced Apple Muffins
These Spiced Apple Muffins are bursting with sweet apples and warm fall spices. They're the perfect healthy snack and are so easy to make!
Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Muffins
Old-Fashioned Apple Cake
This old-fashioned fresh apple cake recipe bursts with fresh apples, walnuts, browned butter, and warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Apple Cake
Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
These heavenly apple turnovers are filled with tender chunks of apples baked in brown sugar and cinnamon and wrapped in a flaky puff pastry shell.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring
This apple cream cheese crescent ring is so easy and delicious! Try this fruity crescent ring dessert, and you'll be in love in no time.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cream Cheese Crescent Ring
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
I love these apple cinnamon crumb muffins. They’re the best, and I have made a lot of these apple strudel muffins. These autumn apple muffins are sweet, crumbly, and fruity.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
Apple Or Blueberry Hand Pies
Apple or blueberry hand pies and mini pocket pies make fruit, berry, or apple turnovers, made with a homemade pie filling and crust or store-bought.
Get the Recipe: Apple Or Blueberry Hand Pies
Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling
For an easy holiday brunch idea, serve cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling. The tasty, sweet apple-cinnamon roll bake is a crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling
Old-Fashioned Apple Cobbler
Old-Fashioned Apple Cobbler is one of our favorite fall desserts made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and a fluffy cobbler topping.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Apple Cobbler