Apple Recipes for Fall That Show Off Seasonal Flavors

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Fall is here and there’s nothing better than filling the kitchen with the warm, comforting smell of apples. I love how apples bring a natural sweetness to both sweet and savory dishes and they’re at their best this time of year. Whether you’ve just picked a bushel or stocked up at the store, there’s something so inviting about using them in your favorite fall recipes. These apple-filled dishes are perfect for cozy weekends, gatherings or even weeknight treats. Let’s make the most of the season’s freshest produce and bring those fall flavors home.

White Bean Apple Cabbage Slaw

A white plate with cabbage slaw, sliced apples, and white beans on a metal sheet pan with a beige linen napkin.
Photo credit: fANNEtastic food

Looking for a versatile side dish that works for any potluck or BBQ? This crunchy, tangy apple cabbage slaw with white beans is easy to make and dressed in a flavorful apple cider vinaigrette.
Get the Recipe: White Bean Apple Cabbage Slaw

Maple Apple Whiskey Sour

A frothy beverage in a cocktail glass garnished with a slice of apple. The background features a whole pumpkin, a red apple, a sliced apple, pinecones, and autumn leaves, creating a fall-themed setting.
Maple Apple Whiskey Sour. Image Credit: xoxoBella.

This Maple Apple Whiskey Sour is the perfect way to toast the cozy fall season. The rich maple syrup and crisp apple flavors blend perfectly with the whiskey, creating a warm drink that’s ideal for cooler evenings. It’s a simple yet impressive cocktail to enjoy during apple-picking season. Sip this while enjoying the changing leaves, and it’s sure to become a favorite for fall gatherings.
Get This Recipe: Maple Apple Whiskey Sour

Apple Cinnamon Brownies

A stack of apple cake on a wooden cutting board.
Photo credit: Food Plus Words

Indulge in the delightful fusion of apple cinnamon brownies. Where the comforting taste of apples meets the rich depth of brownies.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Brownies

Apple Pie Macarons

A wooden board with two red apples, several white macaroons with a drizzle on top, and a few cinnamon sticks, set against a white background.
Apple Pie Macarons. Image Credit: Noshing With the Nolands.

These Apple Pie Macarons take a classic fall dessert and turn it into a bite-sized treat. With the warm spices of apple pie filling sandwiched between delicate macaron shells, they’re a delightful nod to the flavors of autumn.
Get This Recipe: Apple Pie Macarons

Apple Pie Milkshake

Apple pie milkshake with a straw and apple slices.
Photo credit: Food Plus Words

Sip into the classic comfort of an apple pie, transformed into a refreshing apple pie milkshake. Dessert in a glass has never tasted so good.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Milkshake

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Turkey, Apple, and Fig Jam

A tall, overflowing sandwich with layers of melty cheese, apple slices, turkey, and mixed greens between slices of rustic, seed-filled bread, garnished with a side of tangy cranberry sauce, set against a black background.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Turkey, Apple, and Fig Jam. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

This Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich pairs tender turkey, crisp apples, and sweet fig jam with melted cheddar for a savory-sweet combination that screams fall. The crunch from the apples adds a seasonal touch that elevates the sandwich beyond the ordinary!
Get This Recipe: Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Turkey, Apple, and Fig Jam

Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Frosted and unfrosted apple cupcakes in a muffin tin.
Photo credit: One Hot Oven

Say hello to fall with these wonderful easy Apple Cupcakes topped with velvety Maple Buttercream Frosting. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves add the perfect warm spices to flavor these delicious apple cakes
Get the Recipe: Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

A close-up of a sliced cinnamon bread loaf with a glaze on top. The slices are arranged on a floral-patterned plate, showing the moist texture and the glistening glaze, making the dessert look delicious and appetizing.
Amish Apple Fritter Bread. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread brings the cozy flavors of apple fritters into a loaf that’s perfect for fall. The soft bread is filled with chunks of apples and swirled with cinnamon, making it a comforting treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Get This Recipe: Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Campfire Apple Crisp

A delicious dessert of baked apples topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce, served in a foil wrap. Surrounding the dessert are whole apples, a red baking dish, a ramekin with crumbled topping, and a small bowl of cinnamon.
Campfire Apple Crisp. Image Credit: xoxoBella.

The Campfire Apple Crisp is a simple and fun way to enjoy a classic dessert while out in nature. Warm, spiced apples are topped with a crunchy oat crumble, making this an easy dessert to prepare by the campfire during your fall camping trips.
Get This Recipe: Campfire Apple Crisp

Apple Cream Scones

A slice of an Apple Scones on a white plate and a cup of tea.
Photo credit: One Hot Oven

Bake this delicious buttery, tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cream Scones

Instant Pot Apple Cider

A cup of apple cider with cinnamon sticks and apples.
Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings

Make some Instant Pot apple cider that tastes great, smells amazing, and is full of spices of fall! Simple recipe with a rich warm taste.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Cider

Apple Galette

A rustic apple galette on a wooden surface, with a flaky golden crust and slices of apple visibly arranged on top. The dessert is sprinkled with powdered sugar and surrounded by a few whole apples and a partial view of a gingham cloth.
Apple Galette. Image Credit: Baking A Moment.

A Rustic Apple Galette is the perfect fall dessert when you want something delicious yet easy. The flaky crust and tender apples with a hint of cinnamon make it a cozy treat, especially during apple season.
Get This Recipe: Apple Galette

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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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