Food and Recipes Fruits Apple 40 Delicious Apple Desserts That Will Dazzle This Fall By Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans is a Southern Living summer intern who covers food and digital production. She is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong passion for writing. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on September 3, 2024 Close Photo: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Apple desserts can be found in most Southern homes during the fall season. We've rounded up our favorite apple dessert recipes using hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves to embrace the true flavors of fall. Any of these recipes are the perfect way to enjoy apples this fall. Of course, no apple dessert is complete without a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 69 Delicious Apple Recipes That Bring All The Fall Flavor 01 of 40 Apple Dapple Cake Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer This dessert has fall written all over it. Apple dapple cake features warm, nutty flavors and is topped with a heavenly toffee glaze. get the recipe 02 of 40 Apple-Cardamom Babka Wreaths Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely All the flavors of fall are packed into this beautiful, twirled delight. Although this recipe requires a good bit of time, it is the perfect project for a cozy weekend indoors. get the recipe 03 of 40 Apple Turnovers Jessica Furniss You'll feel like a pastry chef after making these turnovers–except they are not as difficult as you think. Serve alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you'll have the most delicious fall dessert. get the recipe 04 of 40 Apple- Spice Muffins With Oat Streusel Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Make these for a sweet breakfast or yummy dessert. These muffins are perfectly moist from the apples which are grated and stirred into batter. get the recipe 05 of 40 Apple Fritters Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This recipe will utilize any leftover apples you have laying around, turning them into a decadent fall treat. These fritters are sweet, tart, and spiced, all at once. get the recipe 06 of 40 Apple Crumble Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We use fresh ginger to season our apples and spice up the crisp topping. This recipe is super easy to make and you might not even need to take a trip to the grocery. get the recipe 07 of 40 Apple Rose Tart Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This tart looks like it was pulled right out of a bake shop but can be easily made in your kitchen. Your friends and family will be impressed when you show up with this dessert at the next Thanksgiving dinner or bridal shower. get the recipe 08 of 40 Strudel With Fried Apples Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely A European-inspired Southern classic. The flaky strudel wraps around spiced apples that are coated in cinnamon, brown sugar, and flour. get the recipe 09 of 40 Apple Spice Cake Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Delicious notes of clove and nutmeg and crunchy pecans bring this spice cake together. Orange zest adds a bright finish. get the recipe 10 of 40 Apple Slab Pie Rob Culpepper; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Assistant Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Apple Slab Pie is as easy to make as it is to serve. This will be your new favorite dish to bring to holiday gatherings and parties. get the recipe 11 of 40 Apple- Cinnamon Budino Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This dessert features a cinnamon-infused custard topped with an apple cider butterscotch. Finish it off with a dollop of whipped cream and an apple slice. get the recipe 12 of 40 Apple Chess Pie Photo: James Ransom; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Swap out your average apple or pumpkin pie for apple chess pie this fall season. Thin apple slices are the secret to achieving a perfectly cooked dessert. get the recipe 13 of 40 Caramel Apple Dump Cake Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless If you're tired of the endless dishes after baking, give this recipe a try. Combine the apple mixture and top with caramel candies and cake mix. That's it! get the recipe 14 of 40 Caramel Apple Cake Hector Manuel Sanchez This cake is guaranteed to impress your friends and family, and it's easier than you think. Although it looks like a centerpiece, you'll want to dig in as soon as it's on the table. get the recipe 15 of 40 Apple Bread Pudding Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless The drizzle of apple brandy sauce is what makes this bread pudding one of the best autumn desserts. Grab your favorite vanilla ice cream to serve alongside. get the recipe 16 of 40 Easy Skillet Apple Pie Photographer: Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley No pie dish, no problem. Pop your classic apple pie ingredients into a skillet for an outcome that's just as good as the original. get the recipe 17 of 40 Caramel Apple Blondie Pie Photo: Hector Sanchez Sweet, buttery layers of cake and thinly sliced apples come together in this pie to make the perfect fall treat. Drizzle with our apple cider caramel sauce for the perfect bite. get the recipe 18 of 40 Fresh Apple Cake Hannah Zimmerman/Southern Living This cake is one of our top-rated reader favorite desserts and there's no wonder why. Apples, cinnamon, and nuts make this cake perfect for fall and it all comes together with our cream cheese frosting. get the recipe 19 of 40 Apple And Pear Crisp Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford We use two different kinds of apples to achieve the perfect combination of flavors. Top each bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. get the recipe 20 of 40 Apple Stack Cake Victor Protasi; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Torie Cox This cake is a classic Appalachian dessert and is often made to celebrate special occasions. Unsulfured dried apples are rehydrated, sweetened, and spiced for a flavorful apple filling. get the recipe 21 of 40 Apple- Bourbon Pie Hector Manuel Sanchez A classic Southern spirit is the secret behind this decadent pie. Unlike most apple pie recipes, this one calls for the apples to be steamed in a steamer basket. This step makes the batter more tender and rich. get the recipe 22 of 40 Apple Butter Cobbler With Drop Biscuits Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Say hello to your new favorite fall dessert. This cobbler is filled with warm, gooey apple butter and topped with soft, buttery biscuits. You'll want to cozy up next to the fire while enjoying this. Oh, and don't forget the vanilla ice cream. get the recipe 23 of 40 Apple Butter Pound Cake With Caramel Frosting Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This recipe starts with apple butter, and we make ours from scratch. The pound cake is filled with rich caramel and topped with apple chips to capture all of the flavors of fall. get the recipe 24 of 40 Apple Pie Cake Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners This cake is the perfect way to enjoy apples this fall. You won't miss out on any of the flavors in classic apple pie because our cake has it all. We made it a little easier by using cake mix which brings the active baking time down to 15 minutes. get the recipe 25 of 40 Applesauce Cake Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It's almost impossible to mess up this recipe. No special ingredients or equipment required. get the recipe 26 of 40 Classic Apple Cobbler Stephen DeVries You can't go wrong with a cobbler – and our recipe is about as good as it gets. Two types of apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar are the stars in this dessert. This dessert is a staple in the fall but can be made year-round. get the recipe 27 of 40 Granny Smith Apple Pie Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns If you're looking for a classic, nostalgic apple pie recipe, you've come to the right place. Granny smith apples are a game-changer, giving this pie a deep, caramelized flavor get the recipe 28 of 40 Apple Dumplings Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster You'll never guess the secret ingredient in this recipe that makes these dumplings pop with flavor. get the recipe 29 of 40 Cranberry Apple Pie Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylis: Claire Spollen You can't live without cranberries and apples during the fall and winter seasons. We use both in this recipe, making the pie sweet and tart. get the recipe 30 of 40 Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Try these bars as a fall snack or dessert and you'll fall in love. A layer of cheesecake and cinnamon-coated apples sit on top of a graham cracker crust which is then topped with oats and caramel. get the recipe 31 of 40 Apple-Pecan Carrot Cake Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle You'll never go back to regular carrot cake after trying this. Apple-Pecan Carrot Cake balances the flavors of classic carrot cake with a hint of apple pie spice and freshly grated Granny Smith apples. get the recipe 32 of 40 Apple Cider Vinegar Pie Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist Christine Keely We swapped lemon juice for vinegar in this recipe to create a creamy filling with a zing. Sweet sautéed apples imitate the flavors of classic apple pie. get the recipe 33 of 40 Apple- Blackberry Cobbler As you begin to transition from summer to fall, make this cobbler and use blackberries while they're still in season. Tender on the inside and crispy on the top, this cobbler will have you coming back for seconds. get the recipe 34 of 40 Sour Cream Apple Pie Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely A streusel topping and a generous amount of sour cream take this apple pie to the next level. Use a premade piecrust to make the process a little easier. get the recipe 35 of 40 Chewy Apple-Cran-Oatmeal Cookies Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Make your classic oatmeal cookies a little more fit for fall by adding cranberries and apples. It's worth a try. get the recipe 36 of 40 Buttery Apple- Almond Cake Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Don't be intimidated by this cake's beauty because it's surprisingly easy to make. A dusting of powdered sugar is the finishing touch and what makes this cake so appealing. get the recipe 37 of 40 Ozark Pudding Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This recipe is perfect for when you have leftover apples. You'll likely find the rest of the ingredients in your pantry. Mix your ingredients in a bowl and bake for 30 minutes. get the recipe 38 of 40 Apple Cinnamon Bread Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Christina Daley You'll get a taste of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar in every bite of this sweet bread. Bake this for a cozy breakfast, snack, or dessert. get the recipe 39 of 40 Baked Cinnamon Apples Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This sweet treat will be ready in under 20 minutes. All you need is 4 ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen. We recommend trying these with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a slice of pound cake. get the recipe 40 of 40 Applesauce Snack Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Pop this sweet snack in the kids' lunchbox or have it alongside an afternoon coffee. Hints of lime zest and ginger add pops of flavor. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit