10 Apple Cinnamon Recipes for the Season

Jenny deRemer

Sep 02, 2025

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Welcome autumn with open arms and the warm, comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon recipes. Perfect for the crisp days of fall—or any time you crave a taste of these classic flavors—our collection features everything from morning pastries to hearty desserts. These recipes showcase the versatile ways apple and cinnamon can spice up your cooking, making each dish a celebration of sweet, aromatic delight.

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This Apple Cinnamon Fall Cookie recipe, bursting with autumn’s best flavors, could easily earn the title of “Applicious.” Packed with juicy apples and a rich cinnamon blend, these cookies are a true celebration of the season.

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Homemade Apple Cinnamon Waffles (from scratch)

A stack of golden-brown waffles on a white plate, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. A fork in the foreground holds a bite-sized piece of waffle. The background includes blurred elements like a glass of milk, an apple, and a napkin.
Image Credit: Kylee Cooks.

These Homemade Apple Cinnamon Waffles bring together the classic and cozy flavors of apples and cinnamon, creating a warm and delicious breakfast experience. Perfect for family breakfasts, these waffles made from scratch are sure to delight everyone with their comforting taste and aromatic appeal. Enjoy the blend of sweet apples and spicy cinnamon in every bite!

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Snickerdoodle Muffins with Apples

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Snickerdoodle Muffins with Apples transform the classic Snickerdoodle cookie into a delightful muffin, infused with autumn’s favorite fruit. This recipe creates twelve perfectly moist muffins, or about 36 mini muffins, using sweet, chopped apples to add moisture and flavor instead of sour cream.

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Homemade Apple Cinnamon Fritters

A glazed apple fritter sits on brown parchment paper. The fritter is golden brown and drizzled with white icing. In the background, green apples and a small dish, possibly of icing or sauce, are visible. The setting suggests a fresh, homemade treat.
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There’s something truly special about Homemade Apple Cinnamon Fritters—the aroma of these fried apple donuts as they cook is simply irresistible. The juicy apple flavor infused in each bite is a testament to the deliciousness of this classic treat.

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Amish Apple Fritter Bread

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This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful autumn quick bread that’s perfect for gifting. It’s topped with a unique sour cream drizzle that truly sets it apart, making it not only a treat for the palate but also a beautiful addition to any seasonal spread. Easy to make and wonderfully festive, this bread captures the essence of fall flavors.

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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

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I absolutely adore these Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins—they are hands down the best I’ve ever made, having whipped up several batches already. These muffins, bursting with the flavors of autumn, are delightfully sweet, crumbly, and fruity, making them irresistible.

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Apple Spice Baked Doughnut Holes

Close-up image of several apple cider donut holes coated in cinnamon sugar, arranged on a sheet of brown parchment paper. A pair of cinnamon sticks, a fresh green apple, and a white mug are blurred in the background.
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These Apple Spice Baked Doughnut Holes are delightful little treats, featuring a soft, lightly sweetened apple dough that’s baked until tender. What truly sets them apart is the generous coating of cinnamon sugar, adding a delicious crunch that complements the warm flavors perfectly.

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Insanely Delicious Cinnamon Roll Cake with Apples and Pecans

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The Cinnamon Roll Cake with Apples and Pecans is a delightful concoction that brilliantly captures the essence of fall. It simplifies baking by incorporating refrigerated cinnamon rolls, combining them with the classic autumnal flavors of apple and pecan. This recipe results in an irresistibly gooey breakfast cake or a quick coffee cake that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Cinnamon Apple Baked Donuts

A close-up of a stack of three sugar-coated apple cider donuts. The donuts have a light brown hue and are generously coated with granulated sugar. The background shows additional donuts slightly out of focus, with a cinnamon stick and an apple slice visible.
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These Cinnamon Apple Baked Donuts are infused with the essence of autumn. They feature crisp, fresh apples and a blend of cozy spices, creating soft, cake-like donuts that are ideal for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat.

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Apple Cinnamon Scones

Close-up of apple cinnamon scones drizzled with white glaze, arranged on a light surface. Behind the scones are whole red and green apples and cinnamon sticks, creating a cozy, autumnal feel.
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These Apple Cinnamon Scones are light, flaky, and packed with fresh apples and a warm blend of cinnamon spices. They are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and are ideal for a quick breakfast on the go or as a delightful snack during your morning or afternoon break.

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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