Easy Apple Recipes
Looking for the best apple recipes to make with fresh apples?
Whether you’ve just gone apple picking, have a bag of Honeycrisp apples on the counter, or simply want new ways to enjoy this classic fruit, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
From cozy apple desserts and breakfast favorites to homemade apple butter, cakes, breads, drinks, and savory dinners, these easy recipes make the most of apple season.
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Apple Cakes, Muffins & Breakfast Treats
Start your day—or satisfy your sweet tooth—with these delicious apple baked goods.
- Apple Crumble Muffins
- Apple Cake
- Apple Cider Cupcakes
- Apple Coffee Cake
- Apple Coffee Cake
- Apple Crumble Muffins
Apple Crisps, Cobblers & Warm Desserts
These cozy dessert recipes are perfect for fall and are easy enough for any night of the week.
Apple Pies & Tarts
Classic recipes that never go out of style.
- Old Fashioned Apple Pie
- Apple Pie Recipes for Thanksgiving
- Apple Pie Filling
- Apple Tart
- Puff Pastry Apple Roses
- Apple Pie Filling
Caramel Apple Treats
If you love caramel and apples together, these recipes are for you.
More Apple Recipe Inspiration
Looking for even more ways to use fresh apples? These collections and guides have you covered.
The Best Apples for Baking
Not every apple bakes the same. Some stay firm while others become soft and sweet.
Good baking apples include:
- Honeycrisp
- Granny Smith
- Pink Lady
- Braeburn
- Fuji
- Jonagold
Using a mix of sweet and tart apples creates the best flavor in pies, crisps, and cobblers.
Apple Recipe Tips
- Store apples in the refrigerator to keep them fresh longer.
- Mix sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
- Add lemon juice after slicing to prevent browning.
- Freeze sliced apples for future baking.
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, caramel, maple, pecans, walnuts, and oats all pair well with apples.
Yes. Peel, core, and slice the apples before freezing them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to freezer bags for easy use in future baking recipes.
Yes! Just cut away any bruised or brown spots and use the rest for crisps, pies, muffins, or sauces.
Most apples will stay fresh in the crisper drawer for 4–6 weeks. Store them in a plastic bag to help maintain moisture.
Absolutely! Apple peels can be used to make tea, infused water, jelly, or added to smoothies for extra fiber.
More Fall Recipes You’ll Love
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That salad sounds amazing!
Apple gingerbread cakes sounds amazing! I’m all about a one bowl dessert!
Great collection of apple recipes! Can’t wait for fall to try them!
These all look delicious! I love apple crisp with vanilla ice cream on top!