21 Apple Recipes Sweeter Than a First Crush

Apples bring the perfect mix of sweet, crisp, and cozy—and these 21 recipes take that charm to the next level. From warm baked classics to fresh, fruity twists, each dish is sweeter than a first crush and just as unforgettable. Whether you're baking for a crowd or treating yourself, these apple recipes are sure to win hearts with every bite.

Apple Fritter Rings

Apple fritter rings are a decadent dessert and an easy way to sneak in some fruit into your diet! They remind me of funnel cakes with a twist!
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Pork Tenderloin in Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker

This is a delicious, quick and easy pork tenderloin recipe with apples and red potatoes. It's made in 25 minutes IN THE MICROWAVE. The Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker is the magic behind this quick pork tenderloin recipes.
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Double-Crust Honey Crisp Apple Pie

A sliced apple pie with a serving on a plate, topped with cream. Two apples and a bowl of cream are nearby on a light background. — Double-Crust Honey Crisp Apple Pie. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

This Double-Crust Honeycrisp Apple Pie is the ultimate dessert for cozy gatherings and special occasions. Get ready to bake a masterpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Apple Cider Ginger Mocktail

With the cozy sweetness of apple cider and the zesty kick of ginger, it’s a festive non-alcoholic option that’s sure to impress. Cheers to flavorful festivities!
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Butternut Squash Cake Recipe with Buttermilk Glaze

A slice of fruit cake on a white plate, showing a golden crust with visible fruit pieces and a glossy glaze on top. A fork is placed in front of the cake. — Butternut Squash Cake Recipe with Buttermilk Glaze. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Apple and Butternut Squash Cake with Buttermilk Glaze is the ultimate fall dessert—warm spices, tender squash, and sweet apples come together in a beautifully moist cake. The buttermilk glaze seeps into every nook and cranny, creating a glossy, sugary finish that signals autumn in every bite.
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Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries

A spoonful of sweet potato slices with apples and cranberries in a white dish. — Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apples & Cranberries. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Elevate your side dish game with these baked sweet potato slices, accompanied by sweet apples and tart cranberries for a simple, tasty, and healthy addition to your festive fare.
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Cinnamon apple slices on a white plate. — Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Discover the delightful flavor of easy air fryer apples. Learn how to make these tasty treats in minutes. They taste even better than oven-baked apples and cook much faster.
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Apple Galette

Apple Galette is more than a lazy person’s apple pie. It’s bursting with apple flavor, pleasantly sweet without being cloying, and framed in a flaky, buttery, golden brown pastry crust. But what sets the Apple Galette apart is how ridiculously easy it is to make.
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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

A slice of apple cinnamon coffee cake on a plate. — Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Apples coated with brown sugar and butter and baked underneath cake batter in this apple upside down cake! The sticky caramel apple topping makes the cake taste amazing.
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Air Fryer Baked Apples

To make air fryer baked core apples, fill with spices, sugar and raisins and air fry until they are tender and turn into a sugary, caramelized treat.
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Rustic Apple Galette

A slice of apple galette with ice cream on a plate. — Rustic Apple Galette. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This apple galette is an easy dessert. Filled with tasty apples in a flaky pie crust. Top if off with ice cream for a delicious dessert.
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Apple Crisp

This old-fashioned apple crisp is made without oats and has a warm cinnamon topping with a tart apple filling. It's perfect for fall!
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Apple Pie

A slice of crumb-topped pie on a white decorative plate with a fork next to it. A red and white cloth is partially visible in the corner. — Apple Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This apple pie is super easy to whip up - the crust uses pantry staples and the crumbly topping is made with corn flakes! It's filled with spiced apples.
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Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Experience the ultimate comfort dessert with Apple Pie Bread Pudding, a delightful blend of warm spices, sweet apples, and soft bread soaked in a rich custard. A heavenly twist on a classic favorite.
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Apple Cinnamon Cake

This apple cinnamon cake is moist, fluffy, and totally crave-worthy! It’s packed with tender sweet apples and warm spices, sprinkled with a crunchy cinnamon crumble, then finished off with a delicious milk and powdered sugar glaze. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, spice, and everything nice - a cozy, comforting fall treat to start or end your day with.
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Butterscotch Apple Crisp

A butterscotch apple crumble in a cast iron skillet on a wooden cutting board. — Butterscotch Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

This butterscotch apple crisp is easier than apple pie! Granny smith apples, tossed in a sweet bourbon butterscotch sauce, and finished with a buttery streusel topping.
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Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

A close-up of a sliced cheesecake with a pecan topping on a graham cracker crust, placed on a red-striped cloth. — Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake isn’t just dessert—it’s a full-fledged flavor experience. A tangy cream cheese filling, caramel-kissed apples, and praline pecan topping stack up like layers of family drama at Thanksgiving. It takes a water bath and some patience, but if you follow the steps, the payoff is pure magic. Serve this, and you’re the hero who brought the party to the plate!
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Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns

A plate of sticky buns with apples and a mint leaf on it. — Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Apple Fritter Hawaiian Rolls Sticky Buns have all the flavors of apple fritters without frying and apple cinnamon rolls without waiting for the yeast to rise.
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Almond apple cake with apple roses

A cake with apples on top of a white plate. — Almond apple cake with apple roses. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

With a fine, spongy almond crumb and the delicate sweetness of honey, this almond apple cake with apple roses is THE cake for Rosh Hashana.
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Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie

Overhead view of apple pie with apples. — Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

This Lattice Top Apple Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for a cozy night in. The combination of sweet apples and warm spices make this pie a comforting and delicious treat.
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Mini Caramel Apples

Mini caramel apples are easy to make and fun to eat! Making small caramel apple bites means less mess and frustration that full sized ones. Easy fall snack!
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