15+ Easy Apple Dessert Recipes You’ll Want Every Single Day

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When apple season hits, it’s time to bring out these favorite easy apple dessert recipes.

The smell of these delicious treats reminds me of my grandparents small orchard, and weekends spent harvesting and making a slew of apple recipes with my family.

These 15 + sweet fresh apple recipes brings that same comfort home today, with treats like tender apple coffee cakes, soft apple carrot muffins, creamy apple smoothies, and even a playful apple dessert pizza.

They’re quick enough for busy weeknights, cozy enough for Sunday brunch or a Thanksgiving dessert, and tasty enough to make just because. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can turn a basket of apples into sweet memories, one warm bite at a time.

Collage of various apple desserts including apple tart with ice cream, caramel apple crumble bars, chocolate-dipped apple slices, apple smoothies with whipped cream, powdered sugar apple cake, bundt cake with cream cheese filling, glazed apple slab pie, stacked apple custard bars, and apple dessert pizza with oat streusel and icing. Each treat highlights the versatility of apples in cozy, sweet recipes.

1. Äppelkaka (Swedish Apple Cardamom Cake)

Homemade Swedish apple cardamom cake with a spiral pattern of baked apple slices, dusted with powdered sugar and served with a slice on the side. This cozy treat is a perfect example of fall apple desserts, styled on a white background with a bold blue napkin. — Photo & recipe by We Eat At Last

Swedish apple cardamom cake is fika-worthy in every bite, soft, fragrant, and full of cozy fall flavors.

Fresh apples, warm cardamom, and a hint of marzipan come together in a simple bake that’s just as at home on a holiday table as it is with your afternoon coffee.

One slice and you’ll see why Äppelkaka is a tradition worth keeping year after year.

(Fika = coffee break).

Get the recipe: Äppelkaka

2. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel apple crumble bars served on a metal plate with fresh green apple slices on the side. The dessert features a golden oat topping, creamy filling, and caramel drizzle. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

Creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery oat crumble meet under a drizzle of golden caramel in these irresistible apple bars.

They’re the ultimate mashup of apple crisp and cheesecake, easy to make, gorgeous on a dessert table, or a fun snack for movie nights, a fall potluck or party.

One bite and you’ll swear fall tastes exactly like this.

Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

🍁 Also try these decadent fall pumpkin treats or these yummy fall fingerfood desserts, and our favorite fall themed cookie recipes and kid-approved fall desserts we make each year.

3. Apple Monkey Bread

Homemade apple monkey bread baked in a bundt shape, with chunks of apple and cinnamon visible between the doughy layers and a light dusting of powdered sugar on top. Surrounded by cinnamon sticks and paired with a teapot, this apple bread recipe makes a cozy fall treat. — Photo & recipe by Unicorns in the Kitchen

Warm, gooey, and loaded with cinnamon-kissed apples, this cinnamon apple monkey bread is the pull-apart treat everyone will be reaching for.

It’s like apple pie and fresh-baked bread decided to throw a brunch party together. Serve it warm and watch everyone come back for one more sweet, sticky bite.

Get the recipe: Apple Monkey Bread

Collage of simple apple dessert recipes including apple bundt cake with cream cheese filling, slab apple pies, apple shortbread bars, apple cheescake bars, and apple pie smoothie arranged in a bright and inviting layout.

4. Caramel Apple Trifles

Glass cups filled with apple pie trifle are layered with whipped cream, soft cake pieces, spiced apple chunks, and topped with caramel drizzle. The dessert is served on a wooden board with whole apples and a spoon nearby, giving it a warm, homemade feel. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

These Caramel Apple Trifle Desserts are a quick and cozy way to bring fall flavors to your table.

With layers of cinnamon-spiced apples, buttery pound cake, whipped topping, and caramel drizzle, they’re a no bake treat that looks as good as it tastes.

Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or an easy weeknight indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re the ultimate stress-free fall dessert.

Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Trifles

5. Apple Slab Pie

Golden-brown apple slab pie baked in a sheet pan, topped with a generous drizzle of vanilla glaze. The crust is flaky and slightly cracked to reveal slices of spiced apples inside, with cinnamon sticks and fresh apples nearby to hint at the cozy flavor. — Photo & recipe by Little Sunny Kitchen

If you’re looking for an easy fall dessert to feed a crowd, then this Apple Slab Pie is a gem.

It takes everything you love about classic apple pie and makes it big enough to share with the whole neighborhood.

Buttery crust, caramel apple filling, and a sweet vanilla drizzle make every slice irresistible. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, a potluck, or just a crowd with pie-sized appetites, this one’s a guaranteed win.

Get the recipe: Apple Slab Pie

6. Chocolate Dipped Apple Slices

Green apple slices dipped in chocolate and decorated with a variety of toppings, including chopped nuts, caramel drizzle, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, and colorful sprinkles. These fun and festive apple desserts with fresh apples are arranged on a neutral surface, showcasing their vibrant textures and flavors. — Photo & recipe by Maple and Mango

Crisp apple slices meet rich, silky chocolate in this fun, no-fuss Chocolate Dipped Apples treat.

Add your favorite toppings, nuts, sprinkles, crushed cookies, or whatever you prefer, for endless flavor combos that are as pretty as they are tasty.

They’re quick to make, kid-approved, and almost too easy to keep snacking on.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Dipped Apple Slices

7. Baked Apple Pie Dip

A glass baking dish filled with apple dip made with cream cheese, topped with a golden crumb layer and chunks of red apple. The dish is surrounded by graham crackers, vanilla wafers, a red apple, and a glass of milk on a white surface with a green cloth. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

This Baked Apple Pie Dip is a creamy, cinnamon-spiced dream topped with buttery streusel and loaded with cozy fall flavor. It’s one of those easy apple desserts that feels special but takes almost no effort to make.

Serve it warm as a sweet fall appetizer or treat, with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Get the recipe: Baked Apple Pie Dip

8. Mini Apple Crisp Cheesecakes

Mini apple crumble cheesecakes displayed on a white platter and rustic wood surface, with one unwrapped to reveal its graham crust and creamy filling. Cinnamon sticks tied with burlap and red apples in the background add a cozy, fall-inspired touch. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

These mini apple crisp cheesecake bites are the ultimate mashup of two fall favorites.

With creamy vanilla cheesecake, cinnamon-sugar apples, and a buttery oat topping, they pack big flavor into a tiny package.

No slicing or fuss, just a cozy, grab-and-go apple dessert. We love making fall themed apple cakes each year.

Get the recipe: Mini Apple Crisp Cheesecakes

9. Apple Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

Close-up of a slice of moist apple carrot bundt cake filled with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with chopped nuts and caramel drizzle. The cake is served on a white plate with blurred apples and another bundt cake in the background, highlighting its cozy, homemade feel. — Photo & recipe by Spend with Pennies

This apple bundt cake hides a creamy surprise inside. A rich cream cheese filling is wrapped in its moist, cinnamon-spiced cake.

Sweet apples, tender carrots, and a drizzle of brown sugar glaze make every bite taste like fall on a fork.

Slice it up and enjoy with a cup of coffee, or bring to a fall party for a delicious sweet snack.

Get the recipe: Apple Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

10. Apple Pie Smoothie

Creamy blended apple smoothie topped with swirls of whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon, garnished with a fresh apple slice and cinnamon stick. The drink is served in a clear glass on a white coaster, with soft lighting and apple slices in the background. — Photo & recipe by Noshing with the Nolands

Apple pie smoothie tastes like dessert but is secretly a wholesome breakfast or treat in disguise.

Creamy Greek yogurt, sweet apples, and warm spices blend up in minutes for a sip that’s cozy, filling, and oh-so-good.

Add a swirl of whipped cream or caramel on top, and you’ve got apple pie in a glass.

Get the recipe: Apple Pie Smoothie

11. Apple Blackberry Crumble

Close-up of a serving of apple blackberry crumble in a white bowl, showing juicy chunks of baked apples and blackberries topped with a golden, buttery crumble. A halved green apple and baking dish are in the background, adding a fresh, homemade touch to this comforting fall apple dessert. — Photo & recipe by Bakes by Brown Sugar

Crumbles are my favorite fall dessert, and my not-so-secret favorite breakfast the next day.

The warm fruit and crisp topping creates a balance of flavors and textures that’s hard to beat. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or eat it as is.

Get the recipe: Apple Blackberry Crumble

12. Apple Carrot Muffins

Freshly baked apple muffins stacked in a woven basket, with a few placed on a white plate in the foreground, one cut open to reveal a moist, tender crumb with bits of apple inside. A glass bottle of milk and a cloth napkin add a cozy touch to this inviting display of apple muffin recipes. — Photo & recipe by Beyond the Chicken Coop

Sweet apple, warm spice, and a hidden boost of carrot make these muffins a win for both flavor and feel-good snacking.

They bake up soft and hearty, with just enough sweetness to keep everyone reaching for another.

From busy mornings to after-school bites, they’re a tasty little secret worth keeping on repeat.

Get the recipe: Apple Carrot Muffins

13. Apple Almond Shortbread Bars

Stack of apple custard bars with a golden crust and thinly sliced apple topping, layered neatly and slightly glossy from a baked glaze. Set on crinkled parchment paper with fresh apples and soft flowers in the background, giving a cozy and rustic presentation.

Buttery shortbread, soft cinnamon apples, and a rich almond frangipane layer make these Apple Almond Shortbread Bars an instant fall favorite.

They’re simple to bake, elegant enough for a special occasion, and just right for a coffee date, fall potluck or Friendsgiving dessert.

One bite and you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making them all season.

Get the recipe: Apple Almond Shortbread Bars

14. Apple Empanadas (Empanadas de Manzana)

Golden apple hand pie empanadas arranged on a dark blue surface, with one cut open to reveal a warm, spiced apple filling. The pies are drizzled with dulce de leche and surrounded by fresh apples, fall leaves, and a small cup of caramel sauce for a cozy, seasonal vibe. — Photo & recipe by A Latin Flair

Think mini apple pies with a Latin twist,, these baked empanadas wrap spiced apples and silky dulce de leche in a crisp, golden shell.

The first bite brings a rush of caramel sweetness, gentle spice, and buttery crunch. They’re the kind of treat that makes you glad fall came around.

Get the recipe: Apple Empanadas (Empanadas de Manzana)

15. Upside Down Puff Pastry Apple Tart

Three slices of rustic apple tart with golden, flaky crust and thinly sliced baked apples, one topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The tart is set on parchment paper with whole apples nearby, highlighting a cozy, homemade dessert presentation. — Photo & recipe by The Pypers Kitchen

This upside-down puff pastry apple tart starts with spiced apples that bubble away in caramel before being topped with buttery pastry and baked to golden perfection.

A quick flip turns it into a rustic, bakery-style dessert with major wow factor.

It’s simple, dramatic, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight on any table.

Get the recipe: Upside Down Puff Pastry Apple Tart

16. Easy Apple Dessert Pizza

Apple dessert pizza topped with caramelized apple slices, oat streusel, and drizzles of white icing, sliced into wedges on a dark pizza pan. Surrounded by caramel candies, a red apple, and serving plates, — Photo & recipe by The Cookin’ Chicks

Crispy crust, warm spiced apples, and a buttery cinnamon crumble all come together under a drizzle of caramel in this dreamy apple dessert pizza.

It’s a fun twist on apple pie that’s just as welcome at a cozy fall gathering as it is for a weekend treat. Slice it up, and suddenly pizza night has a whole new sweet ending.

Get the recipe: Easy Apple Dessert Pizza

17. Apple Coffee Cake

Slice of apple coffee cake topped with a golden oat streusel, served on a light blue plate with a fork. The creamy cheesecake and crumbly topping are paired with coffee and a green apple in the background. — Photo & recipe by My Rad Kitchen

Tender cake layered with juicy apples and a buttery cinnamon crumble makes this apple coffee cake hard to resist.

It’s simple to bake yet brings that special “made with love” feeling to any table, from weekend breakfasts to holiday spreads. One slice in, and you’ll know why it’s a fall baking favorite.

Get the recipe: Apple Coffee Cake

18. Spiced Apple Cupcakes

Close-up of a spiced apple cupcake in a rainbow-striped liner, topped with a generous swirl of cinnamon frosting and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. The cupcake sits on a wooden coaster, with soft background hints of apples and more frosted cupcakes. — Photo & recipe by Our Love Language is Food

Spiced apple cupcakes start with a tender crumb bursting with fresh apple in every bite.

The frosting is light, fluffy, and kissed with warm spice, turning them into something truly celebratory. Whether you’re marking a birthday or just spoiling yourself, they bring instant fall joy.

Get the recipe: Spiced Apple Cupcakes

Final Thoughts: Easy Fall Apple Desserts

From warm, cinnamon-scented cupcakes and monkey bread, to cool and creamy apple smoothie treats, these 15+ Easy Fall Apple Desserts prove that a basket of apples can go a long way.

Whether you’re craving a cozy coffee cake for brunch, caramel-drizzled apple cheesecake bars for a potluck, or a quick apple blackberry crumble for after dinner, there’s something here to match every mood (and time frame).

Each one is inspired by the flavors of the season and uses simple steps anyone can follow, making these apple recipes easy enough for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

With so many simple apple desserts to choose from, you’ll never run out of fresh apple recipes to try. Stock up on crisp red or green apples, turn on the oven, and bring the taste of fall into your kitchen.

15+ Easy Apple Dessert Recipes You’ll Want Every Single Day