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Apples? For Fall? Groundbreaking.
Apple desserts for fall definitely aren’t new, but there are certainly more options than apple pie and apple crisp. If you’re anything like me, you’re looking to revamp your usual fall treats, but still keep that Autumnal flavor profile and vibe.
Pumpkins, sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and apples are what make the season, so how do you take those ingredients and make something new? You start with trying out new recipes and looking for inspiration in everything else you come across. Ask yourself, “What if I made that dish but added ___?”
If flexing your creative muscle isn’t for you, let others do the footwork. Scour Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok for “ways to use apples” or “apple recipes” and pick out what you like. Maybe that’s how you landed here! Well, look no further for some fresh new ways, everything from curly fries to biscuits, to use your apples this fall.
1. Crock Pot Apple Butter
So technically this isn’t a dessert, but there’s no better way to transition into fall than with apple butter. It’s also a great way to use up extra produce if you find yourself with a few extra. Get creative with using it and use it on toast, or top your pancakes with it. You can even use it in your coffee drinks for a fun Autumn take on your morning coffee. Of course, you can always stick to the originals and top your raisin toast, there will be plenty to go around!
2. Coffee Cake
Nothing can top coffee cake and a hot cup of coffee first thing on a crisp autumn morning. This delicious coffee cake combines a perfect balance of apple and brown sugar, and is easy to make! Whip up a tray and have it for breakfast, or dessert.
3. Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
One of the best ways to transition recipes between seasons is using new ingredients to put a spin on classics. If you love an ooey-gooey cinnamon roll, consider these cinnamon rolls that take the classic up a notch with a few decadent additions. These are perfect for a weekend in, or a take a tray to the office for the office party. There is no wrong time for these.
4. Biscuits
Keeping with the theme of revamping old classics, these biscuits are exactly what you need to step your fall breakfast routine up. A Sunday morning with these will have the entire family counting down the days until you make them again. They even come with a nice honey butter glaze that makes them completely amazing, all on their own.
5. Apple Pie Jam
Biscuits on their own are great, but biscuits with jam … unbeatable. Growing up, apple jelly was my favorite flavor of jelly. Something about that perfect balance between the subtle and sweet could not be topped. This recipe feels like the adult version of that for me. The flavors are still perfectly balanced while being richer and more developed.
6. Apple Bread
I know banana bread is a favorite for everyone, but why not change it up a bit with this cinnamon-laced goodness? It’s just as easy and just as delicious. Not to mention, this bread can be made into mini loaves for the perfect gifts!
7. Pie Bombs
These might just be my favorite ones on the list. It’s the sweet take on those amazing cheese-filled dough balls that are so convenient and flavorful. Instead of cheese, these are stuffed full of an amazing caramel apple mixture that will absolutely leave you addicted. These make the perfect addition to a Falltime movie marathon, just grab one and enjoy.
8. Apple Cinnamon Curly Fries
I guarantee you have not seen this one before! A dessert take on curly fries! Make these cinnamon-sugar-dusted curly fries and snack away! The creator even has a recipe for a caramel dipping sauce!
9. Caramel Apple Cheesecake
People always gravitate toward a cherry or strawberry cheesecake during the warmer months, but you don’t have to let your favorite confection go in the fall either. Just swap it out for this slightly richer alternative that makes the best use of those fall flavors.
10. Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
Do you love the idea of cheesecake but not the storage requirements? Swap the cheesecake out for these cheesecake bars. Not only are they portable, so they’re the perfect office party treat, but they take up less room in the fridge, so you can make them as often as you want without sacrificing fridge space.
11. Apple Blondies
There’s always a good time for brownies, and even more time for blondies. Step those blondies up with some apple and maple frosting and you have the perfect fall treat. These blondies take the recipe and your dessert game up a notch!
No matter what you decide to make for the season, you will be left happy you did.
