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Apple Dessert Recipes

Sweet Apple Desserts for Everyone

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Like to go apple-picking in the fall? These apple dessert recipes are a fantastic way to turn that apple bounty into sweet treats. From apple pie recipes to apple crisp recipes to caramel apple recipes, there are apple dessert recipes here to please every palate.

1. Apple Cider Doughnuts

Apple Recipes - Apple Cider DoughnutsStephanie Gallagher

If you've ever had apple cider doughnuts at a farm before, you know how incredibly tasty they are. With this easy recipe for baked apple cider doughnuts, you can enjoy this apple dessert anytime!

 

2. Apple Crisp Recipe

Apple Dessert Recipes - Apple CrispStephanie Gallagher

The crunchy streusel topping provides a tasty contrast in texture to the warm, sweet apples in this apple crisp recipe. This is one of those apple dessert recipes that tastes best when served warm with vanilla ice cream on top. Yum!

 

3. Apple Pie Recipe

apple dessert recipes - apple pieStephanie Gallagher

This classic apple pie recipe has a homemade crust that is wonderfully flaky. Use whatever cooking apples you like for this apple pie. I like the tart taste of Granny Smith apples, the sweet taste of Golden Delicious and the crisp taste of McIntosh apples.

 

4. S'mores Caramel Apples

apple dessert recipes - smores caramel applesStephanie Gallagher

These fun caramel apples have all the flavors of campfire s'mores right on the candy apples! Apple dessert recipes don't get any better for kids!

 

5. Taffy Apple Salad Recipe

Apple Dessert Recipes - Taffy Apple SaladStephanie Gallagher

Crisp, crunchy apples are tossed with marshmallows, pineapple and peanuts then mixed with a sweetened whipped topping dressing in this kid-pleasing apple recipe. This is one of those apple dessert recipes that works great for parties and potlucks. You can even serve this taffy apple salad as a sweet side dish.

 

6. Apple Brownies Recipe

Apple BrowniesStephanie Gallagher
Bits of fresh Granny Smith apples, walnuts and chocolate chips add incredible fall flavor to these blonde brownies. For variety, try making these with pecans and butterscotch chips.

7. Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

Apple Desserts - Caramel Apple Pie RecipeStephanie Gallagher

I love the way tart Granny Smith apples pair with sweet caramel sauce in the filling for this tasty apple pie recipe. This is one of my family's favorite apple dessert recipes.

 

8. Apple Dessert Bites Recipe

Apple Dessert CupsStephanie Gallagher

This is one of those apple dessert recipes that looks fancy, but takes practically no time to make. Pre-made mini fillo shells make this one of the easiest apple desserts you'll ever make. The combination of chocolate sauce, apples, nuts and cream cheese is sublime in this apple dessert recipe.

9. Toffee Apple Cookies Recipe

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Refrigerated sugar cookie dough gets dressed up with toffee bits and dried apple pieces in this easy cookie recipe from The Ultimate Shortcut Cookie Book by Camilla Saulsbury (compare prices).

10. Snickers Salad Recipe

Apple Desserts - Snickers Salad RecipeStephanie Gallagher

Tart Granny Smith apples pair with sweet Snickers bars in this apple dessert recipe that is creamy, crunchy and delightful. This is one of those apple dessert recipes that's perfect for holidays and parties.

 

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