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    Home » Fall

    The Best Apple Desserts

    October 1, 2021 by Amee Leave a Comment

    Apples reign supreme this time of year, and for good reason! They're so versatile and, at peak flavor, who can resist? In the spirit of all things apple, I've pulled together all The Best Apple Desserts from Live to Sweet in one place for you!

    Collage of apple desserts.

    I have a thing for apples, especially in the Fall, so there are quite a few apple recipes on my blog. When I realized how many, I thought that a quick roundup of The Best Apple Desserts was called for!

    If you enjoy this roundup, check out my posts with 30+ Fall Desserts and 25+ Thanksgiving Desserts!

    Jump to:
    • The Best Apples for Baking
    • Apple Pie & Tart Recipes
    • Apple Cake & Cupcake Recipes
    • More Apple Recipes!
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    Gala apples with goldenrod in front of a white background.

    The Best Apples for Baking

    With so many varieties of apple at the store (and the orchard!), which ones are best for baking? First of all, make sure the apples you're choosing are ripe and firm, with no bruising or damage from pests. The best ones will smell lovely, too!

    My personal favorite apple varieties for baking are Cortland, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Jonathan. These varieties will hold up well for all your Fall bakes! Keep in mind that some varieties are sweeter than others, so have a taste before baking! My go-to apple combination for pies is the sweet Gala paired with the tart Granny Smith for well-founded flavor!

    Without further ado, here is the recipe roundup!

    Apple Pie & Tart Recipes

    What is Fall without apple pie?? I'm a fan of the classic as much as the next person, but you'll find that each of these recipes has a little twist on the classic apple pie!

    Rosemary Almond Apple Galette
    Rosemary Almond Apple Galette
    This Rosemary Almond Apple Galette is a rustic beauty! Its sweet pastry is filled with homemade almond paste, apples, and rosemary sugar!
    Check out this recipe!
    rosemary almond apple galette with two scoops of vanilla ice cream on top
    Apple Date Pie
    This Apple Date Pie is a twist on tradition! Here, a classic flaky pastry crust is filled with spiced apples and the caramel flavors of dates and brown sugar!
    Check out this recipe!
    Apple Date Pie
    Cinnamon Pie with Apple Cider Meringue
    This Cinnamon Pie with Apple Cider Meringue has a flaky pastry crust filled with a cinnamon cream cheese filling, piled high with apple cider meringue, then topped with homemade apple chips! This unique pie is perfect all Fall long!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Cinnamon Pie with apple cider meringue on a white plate.
    Salted Caramel Apple Pie
    This Salted Caramel Apple Pie is a twist on a classic! I took a delicious, comforting apple pie and filled and topped it with homemade salted caramel sauce!
    Check out this recipe!
    Salted Caramel Apple Pie
    Mini Apple Cranberry Pies
    These little beauties are like apple pie and cranberry sauce had a baby. A delicious baby. 
    Check out this recipe!
    Apple Maple Custard Tart
    A classic pastry shell filled with maple custard and topped with sliced apples. Refreshingly Fall!
    Check out this recipe!
    Apple and Maple Custard Tart

    Apple Cake & Cupcake Recipes

    Apples and apple cider are such a fantastic addition to cakes and cupcakes! That warm, cozy flavor is just what you need in the Fall months!

    Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake
    Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake
    This Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake is a light, fluffy apple angel food cake drizzled with a caramel glaze and homemade salted caramel sauce, then topped with cinnamon apple chips!
    Check out this recipe!
    Partially eaten slice of Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake on a white plate.
    Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cranberry Buttercream
    These Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cranberry Buttercream are moist (sorry not sorry), delicious apple cider cakes topped with sweet-tart cranberry Swiss meringue buttercream. Fall in cupcake form! <3
    Check out this recipe!

    More Apple Recipes!

    Last, but definitely not least! These recipes don't fit into a category, but they're not to be missed! The Caramel Apple Shortcake is definitely one of my faves!

    Caramel Apple Shortcake
    Caramel Apple Shortcake
    This Caramel Apple Shortcake is cornmeal buttermilk biscuits with caramel baked apples, cinnamon-cardamom whipped cream, and homemade salted caramel sauce!
    Check out this recipe!
    Caramel Apple Cookies
    These Caramel Apple Cookies are crisp, buttery, and sandwiched with homemade dulce de leche!
    Check out this recipe!
    Caramel Apple Cookies with bite on a white plate.
    Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars
    These Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars have a crisp espresso shortbread crust topped with an apple-cinnamon filling, then with a crunchy cinnamon-espresso topping! These bars are so cozy and delicious!
    Check out this recipe!
    Side view of sliced Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars with apples in the background.
    Apple Cider Doughnuts
    These Apple Cider Doughnuts are tender and flavorful, thanks to the addition of applesauce and boiled apple cider. Glazed with apple cider glaze!
    Check out this recipe!
    Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
    These Caramel Apple Cream Puffs are a classic cream puff filled with caramel pastry cream and apple preserves, then drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce!
    Check out this recipe!
    Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
    Salted Caramel Apple Marshmallows
    Soft, fluffy apple marshmallows dipped in homemade salted caramel. Fall indulgence!
    Check out this recipe!

    So there you have it! I can't wait to add more apple recipes to this list! In the meantime, if you've made one of these recipes, I'd love to hear about it! A quick rating/comment on the recipe itself or a tag on Instagram means the world to me! Happy baking!

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