Apples have a way of turning simple, everyday recipes into timeless kitchen staples. Whether baked, simmered, or stirred into something warm and comforting, they bring a balance of sweetness and tartness that feels like home.
Think of the classics—apple pie cooling on the counter, spiced applesauce bubbling on the stove, or a golden crisp fresh from the oven. These aren’t just recipes, they’re the kind of dishes families come back to again and again.
In this collection, you’ll find 15 of the best homemade apple recipes that are easy, reliable, and always satisfying. From breakfast favorites to cozy desserts and everything in between, these apple staples will fill your kitchen with comforting aromas and flavors you’ll love to share.
Simple ingredients, delicious results—let’s dive into these apple must-haves!
Slow Cooker Apple Sauce – The Short Order Cook
This slow cooker apple sauce is so easy and delicious. Fresh apples make a healthy homemade recipe. Make it chunky, smooth, sweet, or tart.
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Homestyle Cast Iron Apple Pie
Got a simple twist on a classic for you! When nothing beats a slice of apple pie, this Cast Iron Apple Pie takes it up a notch.
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Skillet Apple Crisp
Skillet Apple Crisp is the perfect fall dessert, or anytime really, with a deliciously sweet crunchy oat topping.
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Easy Dulce de Leche Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats
Dulce de Leche elevates this Easy Apple Crisp recipe without oats! Apples, crumbly topping, and fall flavors for the perfect cozy dessert.
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Spiced Apple Streusel Coffee Cake with Dulce de Leche
Spiced Apple Streusel Coffee Cake with Dulce de Leche. Tender, buttery cake, spiced Streusel, apple slices, and a melt-in-your-mouth dulce de leche drizzle
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Apple Cobbler
This Apple Cobbler recipe is made with fresh apples sauteed with butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and apple cider and then baked with the most perfect topping that is sweet, crisp, and pairs perfectly with the fresh apples. This is the best apple cobbler recipe!
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Apple Crumble Recipe
Homemade Apple Crumble Recipe made with fresh apples tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with a brown sugar crumble made with butter, pecans, brown sugar, and flour. This apple crumble is baked until bubbly and topped with vanilla ice cream. An easy apple dessert!
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Seared Apple and Cherry Tomato (Flavor Bomb) Salad
Each bite of cherry tomato bursts in your mouth, making you forget you are eating lettuce.
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Caramel Apple Jam {for Canning}
Caramel apple jam is the ultimate fall treat – rich, glossy, and golden brown with subtle warmth from the spices and pops of tender apple!
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Spiced Apple Jam Recipe – My Cooking Journey
Apples are everywhere and this is the perfect season to make some Spiced Apple Jam. The spices in the jam will make the whole house smelling fabulous.
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Apple Turnover With Phyllo (Filo) Pastry Sheets – My Cooking Journey
Delicate and flaky easy Apple Turnover with Phyllo Pastry Sheets is the perfect dessert to make this holiday season to entertain your guests
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Baked Apple Roses With Puff Pastry – My Cooking Journey
These fancy puff pastry Baked apple roses are incredibly easy to make and super elegant. These Apple Roses will make a wonderful center piece
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Cranberry Sauce with Apples (Without Orange Juice!) – The Sassy Foodie
You’ll choose to skip the old-fashioned canned cranberry sauce for your next holiday dinner, once you try this cranberry sauce with apples!
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Easy Apple Cake (One Bowl)
This easy apple cake is my go-to when fall cravings hit. One bowl, no mess, and so fluffy and spiced no one believes how simple it is.
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Apple French Toast Casserole
This Apple French Toast Casserole is make-ahead friendly and deliciously tender in the center, with crisp and golden edges.
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