These Fall Apple Recipes for Dessert are some of the best comfort food recipes this fall baking season. They're great sweet fall treats that pair well with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, which perfectly capture the essence of autumn. These apple desserts are perfect for Thanksgiving, family gatherings, or any sweet autumn treat.
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- Apple Hand Pies
- Apple Galette With Crumb Topping
- Puff Pastry Apple Roses
- Applesauce Waffles with Cinnamon
- Traditional Apple Strudel
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Applesauce
- Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Roll Roses
- Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
- Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
- Sourdough Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
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Apple Hand Pies

Apple Hand Pies are individual pastries filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. Their handheld size makes them easy to serve, share, or enjoy on the go.
Apple Galette With Crumb Topping
Apple Galette with Crumb Topping features a flaky, free-form crust filled with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and finished with a buttery crumble topping. It offers the flavor of classic apple pie with a simpler, rustic presentation.
Puff Pastry Apple Roses
Puff Pastry Apple Roses are made by layering thin apple slices over cinnamon-sugar filling and rolling them into elegant rose shapes using flaky puff pastry. A crisp, golden shell and tender apple center make them a standout single-serve dessert.
Applesauce Waffles with Cinnamon
Made with applesauce and cinnamon, Applesauce Waffles with Cinnamon are soft, moist, and naturally sweet. The applesauce adds moisture and flavor while keeping the recipe free from added sugar.
Traditional Apple Strudel
Made the traditional Slovenian way, Traditional Apple Strudel features thin layers of dough wrapped around sweet, spiced apples for a simple yet classic dessert. This version may differ from others in Europe, but its homemade feel and time-honored method make it a family favorite.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Applesauce
Soft and chewy with a lighter texture, these cookies use applesauce to lock in moisture without extra fat. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Applesauce blend classic oats and raisins with a wholesome twist for a feel-good treat.
Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Roll Roses
Delicately shaped like roses using thin apple slices and soft sourdough cinnamon roll dough, Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Roll Roses combine striking presentation with warm, spiced flavor. A show-stopping treat ideal for holidays and special occasions.
Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Warm and spiced with just the right balance of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples, this dessert is topped with a golden, buttery oat crumble for the perfect contrast in texture. Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream pairs classic fall flavors with a cool, creamy scoop on top.
Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
Soft and full of real apple chunks, gently spiced with cinnamon, and finished with a crisp, buttery crumb topping, Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins deliver the texture and flavor of a bakery-style treat in every bite.
Sourdough Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
Sourdough Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) is a cozy take on the classic Austrian dessert, made with sourdough for a light tang that balances perfectly with sweet, spiced apples. This version keeps the warm, comforting flavor of traditional strudel while adding a unique sourdough twist.
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