19 Fall Apple Recipes That Make Sweater Weather Better

Apples are the fruit that make fall cooking feel complete. Their balance of sweetness and tartness works in everything from baked goods to savory meals. These recipes show how apples can turn an ordinary evening into a cozy one. Here are 19 apple dishes perfect for sweater weather.

A slice of apple pie stuffed cheesecake on a plate with a spoon. — Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Apple cinnamon rolls bake in about 1 hour 15 minutes with apples, cinnamon, sugar, flour, and butter. The rolls are soft and layered with gooey filling. Their flavor is sweet, spiced, and full of apple richness. These rolls make mornings or evenings feel warm and inviting.
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Cranberry Apple Stuffing

Cranberry apple stuffing bakes in about 55 minutes with bread cubes, apples, cranberries, onions, and broth. The texture is soft with crisp edges. Its flavor is sweet, tart, and savory all at once. This stuffing works as both a holiday side and a weeknight comfort dish.
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Mini Apple Pies

Mini pies with lattice crusts are arranged on a white plate. — Mini Apple Pies. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Mini apple pies bake in about 35 minutes with apples, cinnamon, sugar, butter, and pastry dough. The crust is golden and crisp with a soft filling inside. Their flavor is sweet, spiced, and buttery. These handheld pies make dessert easy to serve and share.
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Apple Bacon Beer Bread

Loaf of bread with slices and a knife on a wooden cutting board, next to a red apple and a blue checkered cloth. — Apple Bacon Beer Bread. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Apple bacon beer bread bakes in about 55 minutes with apples, bacon, flour, beer, and cheese. The loaf is dense with a crisp crust. Its flavor is savory, smoky, and slightly sweet. This bread is hearty enough to pair with soups or stews.
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Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup

A bowl of butternut squash soup with a spoon on a colorful blue and white plate. — Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Creamy butternut squash apple soup takes about 40 minutes with squash, apples, onions, broth, and cream. The soup blends smooth and velvety. Its flavor is mildly sweet, earthy, and savory. This bowl tastes like fall comfort made simple.
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Apple Crisp

Apple crisp bakes in about 50 minutes with apples, oats, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. The topping is golden and crunchy while the apples soften underneath. Its flavor is sweet, spiced, and buttery. This dessert is simple but always welcome in fall.
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Apple Olive Oil Cake

Apple cinnamon bundt cake. — Apple Olive Oil Cake. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Apple olive oil cake bakes in about 1 hour with apples, olive oil, flour, sugar, and eggs. The crumb is moist and tender. Its flavor is sweet with a hint of fruitiness from the oil. This cake feels both rustic and elegant.
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Scrumptious Apple and Pear Chutney

A glass jar filled with chunky apple chutney sits on a white surface, with whole green and yellow apples blurred in the background. — Scrumptious Apple and Pear Chutney. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Apple and pear chutney simmers for about 50 minutes with apples, pears, vinegar, sugar, and spices. The texture is thick and spoonable. Its flavor is sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced. This chutney works well with meats, cheese, or bread.
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Apple Cranberry Muffins With Streusel Topping

Three apple cranberry muffins on a table. — Apple Cranberry Muffins With Streusel Topping. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Apple cranberry muffins bake in about 30 minutes with apples, cranberries, flour, sugar, and butter. The muffins are soft with crunchy streusel tops. Their flavor is sweet, tart, and buttery. These muffins bring fall fruit into an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
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Apple-Granola Baked Bimuelos (Hanukkah Honey Puffs)

A stack of doughnuts on a white plate. — Apple-Granola Baked Bimuelos (Hanukkah Honey Puffs). Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Apple-granola baked bimuelos take about 35 minutes with apples, honey, granola, and flour. The puffs bake golden with a soft interior. Their flavor is sweet, nutty, and lightly spiced. These bites are festive but simple enough for everyday baking.
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Apple Potato Latkes With Curried Yogurt Sauce

Cranberry pancakes with cranberry sauce. — Apple Potato Latkes With Curried Yogurt Sauce. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Apple potato latkes fry in about 25 minutes with apples, potatoes, onions, eggs, and flour. The patties are crisp outside and tender inside. Their flavor is savory, slightly sweet, and spiced when paired with the yogurt sauce. These latkes bring a seasonal twist to a traditional dish.
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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.

Almond apple cake with apple roses bakes in about 1 hour with apples, almond flour, sugar, and eggs. The crumb is moist with delicate apple slices on top. Its flavor is nutty, sweet, and mildly fruity. This cake looks special while still being comforting.
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Puff Pastry Apple Tart

Rectangular apple tart with golden apple slices, a flaky crust, and a light glaze. Two cinnamon sticks lie nearby on a wooden surface. — Puff Pastry Apple Tart. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Puff pastry apple tart bakes in about 30 minutes with puff pastry, apples, sugar, and butter. The pastry turns flaky while the apples bake tender. Its flavor is sweet, buttery, and crisp. This tart is quick to make but feels bakery-worthy.
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Apple Fritter Bread

Apple fritter bread bakes in about 55 minutes with apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter. The loaf is moist with swirls of spiced apple filling. Its flavor is sweet, rich, and warmly spiced. This bread brings fair-style comfort to the table.
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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.

Rustic apple galette bakes in about 50 minutes with apples, pastry dough, sugar, and butter. The crust folds loosely around the fruit. Its flavor is sweet, lightly tart, and buttery. This dessert is simple but always impressive.
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Apple French Toast Casserole

Piece of French toast casserole on a plate with a dusting of powdered sugar and a pitcher of syrup. — Apple French Toast Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Apple French toast casserole bakes in about 1 hour with bread, apples, eggs, cream, and cinnamon. The casserole is soft inside with a golden crust. Its flavor is sweet, spiced, and custardy. This dish doubles as breakfast or dessert.
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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.

Butterscotch apple crisp bakes in about 50 minutes with apples, oats, sugar, butter, and butterscotch chips. The topping is crunchy with melty butterscotch throughout. Its flavor is sweet, caramel-like, and spiced. This crisp feels indulgent yet easy to make.
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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.

Apple pie bakes in about 1 hour 10 minutes with apples, sugar, cinnamon, butter, and pie crust. The filling is soft and spiced under a flaky crust. Its flavor is sweet, tart, and buttery. This classic dessert defines fall comfort.
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Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake

Apple pie stuffed cheesecake bakes in about 1 hour with cream cheese, apples, sugar, cinnamon, and pie crust. The cheesecake is creamy with a spiced apple layer. Its flavor is sweet, rich, and tangy. This dessert blends two classics into one.
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