9 Fall Apple Recipes You’ll Make All Season

If you just got back from the orchard with more apples than you know what to do with, these apple recipes will help you use every single one. I’m sharing my favorite cozy fall desserts like dump cake and pie bars, a quick apple bread, a big batch of slow cooker apple butter, and even a caramel apple cocktail, all perfect for apple season.

Apple season is my favorite time to be in the kitchen, even though I’ll admit I usually rush right past it to get to pumpkin everything. Not this year. If you’ve got a big bag of orchard apples and need some ideas, these are the apple recipes I make on repeat every fall, from a slow cooker dump cake that basically makes itself to a caramel apple sangria for the whole crowd.

1

Crockpot Apple Dump Cake

You know those nights when you want something sweet but zero desire to actually bake? This 3 ingredient slow cooker dump cake is exactly what you need. Dump everything in, put the lid on, and in a couple hours your kitchen smells like fall with almost no effort on your part.

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2

Apple Bread

Banana bread can take a back seat this time of year. This loaf is loaded with fresh apple chunks and buttery pecans, then finished with a cinnamon sugar topping. Good luck waiting for it to cool before you cut into it.

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3

Crockpot Apple Butter

Every fall I come home from the orchard with way more apples than I need, just so I can make this slow cooker apple butter. It cooks low and slow into something rich and deeply spiced. Spread it on toast or biscuits, or just eat it straight off the spoon. No judgment here.

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4

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

I love a good caramel apple, and this dump cake gives you all that flavor with just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. It tastes like you worked a lot harder on it than you actually did, and I'm fully on board with that kind of dessert.

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5

Apple Cider Donut Cake

If apple cider donuts are your favorite part of visiting the orchard, you need this cake in your life. It bakes up in a bundt pan with real apple cider mixed right in, then gets rolled in cinnamon sugar for that classic donut flavor. No frying required.

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6

Apple Pie Bars

These apple pie bars give you everything you love about a classic apple pie without the hassle of rolling out a crust. A simple crumble topping adds all the buttery crunch you want, and that caramel drizzle on top is not optional.

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7

Roasted Applesauce

Once you make your own roasted applesauce, it's hard to go back to the jarred stuff. Roasting the apples first gives it so much more flavor than cooking them on the stove, and you get to control exactly how sweet and spiced it is with maple syrup and cinnamon. It freezes well too, so make a big batch while apples are in season.

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8

Apple Streusel Muffins

These apple muffins are what I want waiting on my counter on a chilly fall morning. They're moist, packed with real apple flavor, and taste like something from a bakery without much fuss at all. Applesauce is the secret ingredient that keeps them so tender. Make a batch on Sunday and you're set for the week.

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9

Caramel Apple Sangria

Apple season deserves its own drink, and this caramel apple sangria is what I'll be pouring all fall long. Sweet moscato, flavored vodka, and fresh apple cider come together to taste just like a caramel apple in a glass. It comes together by the pitcher, so it's perfect for a crowd. Flannel optional, but recommended.

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