17 Sweet and Scrumptious Apple Recipes to Make Today

Sweet and scrumptious, apples are perfect for recipes that feel fresh and comforting. Whether you're a pro or just love simple cooking, there's something so great about using apples to create something everyone will love.

Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Apple spice cupcakes in a muffin tin with frosting rosettes. — Apple Spice Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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These apple cupcakes with maple buttercream are packed with fall flavors. Spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, they're a great choice for a sweet dessert and perfect for any autumn gathering.
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Caramel Apple Popcorn

A bowl filled with caramel-coated popcorn and apple slices, a delightful treat from recipes that take minutes to make. — Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Caramel Apple Popcorn is a sweet, crunchy snack that's great for movie nights. With its buttery caramel flavor, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon

A slice of apple cake in a cast iron skillet. — Apple Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Apple Cinnamon Cake is baked in a skillet with fresh apple slices on top. It's easy, comforting, and great for any occasion—a cozy fall dessert for anyone who loves sweet apple treats.
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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apples & Cranberries

A spoonful of sweet potatoes on a plate. — Sweet Potato Slices with Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Liven up your side dish with Baked Sweet Potatoes paired with sweet apples and tart cranberries. This tasty and healthy addition to any meal pairs perfectly with chicken and pork.
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Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

A bowl of oatmeal with fruit and milk. — Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Kick off your day with a warm, comforting bowl of Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Filled with sweet apples and cinnamon, it’s a breakfast the whole family will love. Perfect for those chilly mornings when you want something cozy.
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Apple Cranberry Galette

A pie with apples and cranberries on a wooden board. — Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This rustic Apple Cranberry Galette pairs a buttery crust with fresh apples and tangy cranberries. It's simple but elegant—a perfect sweet treat!
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Apple Fruit Salad

A close-up of a fruit salad in rectangular white dishes, featuring pomegranate seeds, apple chunks, and mint leaves, with a larger bowl of the same salad in the background. — Cranberry Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Brighten up your salad bowl with this Apple Fruit Salad. It’s a colorful mix of sweet apples, cranberries, oranges, and pomegranate seeds. Our favorite apple recipe for fresh and fruity flavors.
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Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal topped with pecans, dried cranberries, and apple slices in a glass baking dish. — Baked Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Start your day with this Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal, a one-bowl wonder filled with apples, cranberries, and cinnamon. It's great for breakfast and even better drizzled with maple syrup. Always a favorite apple recipe for a cozy morning.
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Apple Cider Baked Apples

A baked apple with a topping on top. — Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Apple Cider Baked Apples are stuffed with pecans and cranberries and baked to perfection. The sweet cider glaze makes them a warm, cozy treat. Use your favorite apple to make this one of the best apple recipes for a sweet dessert.
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Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

A loaf of bread with frosting on a plate. — Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This hearty Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread is packed with cinnamon and cloves. It's a quick bread that's perfect for any fall morning. Enjoy the sweet apple flavor in every slice!
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Apple Cranberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

Three crumbly muffins with oats are surrounded by apples and cranberries on a light surface. — Apple Cranberry Muffins with Streusel Topping. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table

Elevate your muffin game with these apple cranberry muffins topped with a delightful streusel. The combination of sweet apples and tart cranberries creates a delightful flavor balance, complemented by the crunchy streusel topping.
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Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Broccoli and shredded carrots on a mixing spoon. — Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad is brimming with broccoli, apples, carrots, cranberries, walnuts, and a creamy yogurt mayo dressing.
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Spiced Apple Syrup

A glass of apple cider on a wooden board, surrounded by three apples and a red cloth. — Spiced Apple Syrup. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Make a tasty drink with the super easy Spiced Apple Syrup! It’s got fresh apples, cinnamon, and cloves, and it totally kicks up the flavor in your drinks with that awesome apple vibe. And hey, you can also splash it on pancakes, apple pie, or ice cream—so good!
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Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheese

A cast iron skillet filled with four seasoned chicken thighs and sliced apples on a wooden table surface. — Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheese. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Give your chicken dinner a fresh twist with Chicken Breast with Apples and Cheese. Juicy apples and rich cheese make this a delicious, apple-infused dish perfect for any night.
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Apple Cider Sangria

A glass of iced drink garnished with apple slices, star anise, rosemary, and a cinnamon stick on a white wooden surface. — Apple Cider Sangria. Photo credit: Feast + West

Mix up the perfect festive drink for gatherings with this Apple Cider Sangria. Combining white wine, brandy, and apple cider, it's a delightful addition to your Sunday brunch or any celebration.
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Apple Pie Cookies

Six cookies topped with caramelized apples on a cooling rack. — Apple Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Little House, Big Alaska.

Apple pie cookies capture the flavor of a classic apple pie but in a convenient, bite-sized treat. They're simpler to make compared to a traditional pie!
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Butterscotch Apple Crisp

A butterscotch apple crumble in a cast iron skillet on a wooden cutting board. — Butterscotch Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

This butterscotch apple crisp is easier than apple pie! Granny smith apples, tossed in a sweet bourbon butterscotch sauce, and finished with a buttery streusel topping.
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Try Some Fabulous Pumpkin Recipes Too!

Three scoops of pumpkin ice cream in a metal container, with an ice cream scoop. — Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Another favorite flavor we all love is pumpkin. Do you agree? Make sure to check out more recipes to make and bake that's full of flavor and spices.
Get More Recipes: Pumpkin Recipes