20 Easy Apple Recipes for Fall

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Whether you went apple picking or just grabbed a big bag at the store, these 20 easy apple recipes will put every last one to good use. They're my tried-and-true favorites, from apple pie bars and caramel apple crisp to cider donuts, cinnamon rolls and homemade applesauce.

Four recipes apple turnovers, apple muffins, cinnamon rolls and cheesecake bars.

I've grouped them so you can find what you're in the mood for: desserts, cakes and breads, breakfast, and a couple of slow cooker favorites. Most use simple, everyday ingredients you probably already have in the pantry.

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Why You'll Love These Apple Recipes

Something for every time of day. Apple breakfasts, snacks and desserts are all here.

Easy, homestyle baking. These are simple recipes for home cooks, not bakery projects.

Perfect for a big bag of apples. When you've got more apples than you know what to do with, this list has you covered.

Easy Apple Desserts

Apple Pie Bars

All the flavor of apple pie in an easy bar you can cut into squares. They're great for parties, potlucks and bake sales.

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Caramel Skillet Apple Crisp

Warm apples and a crisp topping with caramel in every bite. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Apple crisp in a cast iron skillet with a spoon.

Apple Crumble Pie

Classic apple pie with a buttery crumble on top instead of a second crust. It's a fall and holiday favorite.

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Close up of a piece of apple crumble pie on a plate.

Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Classic apple pie with a buttery crumble on top instead of a second crust. It's a fall and holiday favorite.

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A metal spatula picking up a square of apple crumble.

Apple Crumb Cheesecake Bars

Apples, caramel and a crumbly topping in an easy-to-share bar. It's a fun twist on caramel apples

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Caramel drizzled over the top of a cheesecake bar.

Apple Pie Turnover

Flaky turnovers with an apple pie filling. Grab-and-go apple pie you can eat with your hands.

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apple turnovers with glaze drizzle over top and a white coffee cup and green apple

Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Little apple hand pies made in the air fryer — a quick way to get your apple pie fix without heating up the oven.

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Close up photo of several different hand pies in a red plastic basket.

Bloomin' Grilled Apples

Little apple hand pies made in the air fryer — a quick way to get your apple pie fix without heating up the oven.

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Caramel sauce drizzled on top of a baled apple.

Apple Cakes and Breads

Apple Cake

A simple, homestyle apple cake that's perfect with a cup of coffee or for an easy fall dessert.

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Apple cake on a plate with a fork taking a bite out.

Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake Recipe

An old-fashioned applesauce cake like Grandma used to make — moist, cozy and full of fall flavor.

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A slice of applesauce cake on a white plate.

Apple-Walnut Fritter Bread

All the flavor of an apple fritter baked into a sweet bread with walnuts. It's great for breakfast or dessert.

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Apple cinnamon loaf with a slice cut away.

Apple Breakfast Recipes

Apple Cider Donuts

Homemade apple cider donuts that taste like a trip to the orchard, no farm stand required.

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Apple cider donut with donut holes on a cooling rack.

Apple Cider Muffins

Apple cider muffins with all the cozy flavor of cider donuts in an easy muffin.

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Apple Spice Muffins

Warmly spiced apple muffins for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack.

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Apple muffin on a cooling rack with slices of apples.

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft cinnamon rolls with apples, a cozy fall breakfast for weekends and holiday mornings.

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Homemade Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls with an apple pie filling, a fun way to have apple pie for breakfast.

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Side view of a frosted apple cinnamon roll cut in half.

Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Cinnamon rolls and apples made in the crockpot — an easy breakfast casserole for holiday mornings or a crowd.

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Cinnamon roll casserole being scooped up with a spoon.

Homemade Apple Pie Granola

Homemade granola with apple pie flavor. Enjoy it with yogurt, milk or by the handful.

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Baked apple pie granola on a baking sheet.

Slow Cooker Applesauce and Cider

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce

Homemade applesauce couldn't be easier, and your whole house will smell like fall while it cooks. It's a great way to use up a big bag of apples.

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A serving spoon scooping up some applesauce from the slow cooker,

Slow Cooker Apple Cider

Warm apple cider that stays hot in the slow cooker, perfect for game days, parties or a cozy night in.

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Recipe FAQ's

What can I make with lots of apples?

Slow Cooker Applesauce is one of the easiest ways to use up a big batch of apples. For baking, Apple Pie Bars and Caramel Apple Crumble Bars make a whole pan at once, and they're easy to share.

What are some easy desserts I can make with apples?

Caramel Apple Crisp, Apple Pie Bars and Apple Crumble Pie are all simple, classic apple desserts. For something quick, try the Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies.

Can I make apple recipes in the slow cooker?

Yes. Slow Cooker Applesauce, Slow Cooker Apple Cider and Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole are all made in the slow cooker, so the oven stays free.