14 Awesome Apple Recipes

I have always loved apples. When I was little, I ate three apples a day and my mom is convinced that this is the reason I never suffered from teenage acne! Anyway, whether or not there's truth to that, this roundup includes 14 apple recipes to consider as you work through your apple picking haul.

Apple breakfast recipes

Is there a more quintessential New England fall treat than the cider donut? If you want a healthier version, try these baked apple cider mini donuts.

Baked apple cider mini donuts; image reprinted with permission from Handmade Charlotte

I love steel cut oats (and prefer them to regular oats) and am thrilled to now have this overnight slow cooker apple cinnamon steel cut oatmeal recipe in my rotation!

Overnight slow cooker apple cinnamon steel cut oatmeal; image reprinted with permission from Mom Advice

Apple muffins = great for breakfast or snack time!

Autumn apple muffins; image reprinted with permission from Alpha Mom

For some reason if I hear “homemade applesauce” my brain thinks “HARD” but if I hear “crockpot applesauce” my brain thinks “EASY!” Here’s an easy crockpot applesauce recipe to get you going!

Easy crockpot applesauce; image reprinted with permission from Tammilee Tips

Dessert items that mask as breakfast items are my kids’ favorites. Ha. And these caramel apple rolls fit that bill perfectly!

Caramel apple rolls; image reprinted with permission from Handmade Charlott

Apple main Dishes

Yes to one pan meals like this one-pan paleo chicken, apple, sausage, and sweet potato skillet recipe.

One-pan chicken apple sausage + sweet potato skillet; image reprinted with permission from Mom Endeavors

I am a huge fan of getting kids savvy in the kitchen and love that this pork chops and apples recipe walks you through teaching your kids to cook.

Pork chops and apples; image reprinted with permission from Alpha Mom

Pin this apple, sausage, and sage sourdough stuffing recipe for your Thanksgiving prep!

Apple, sausage, and sage sourdough stuffing; image reprinted with permission from Mom Advice

This butternut apple cranberry quinoa salad is fall flavor perfection!

Butternut apple cranberry quinoa salad; image reprinted with permission from Mom Endeavors

Apple Desserts

I love bar goodies and caramel apple bars with a scoop of ice cream on top basically feels like the most genius idea ever.

Caramel apple bars; image reprinted with permission from Pretty Extraordinary

Fruit cobblers are wonderful and this apple vanilla cobbler is no exception.

Apple vanilla cobbler; image reprinted with permission from Handmade Charlotte

If you prefer your treats in cupcake form, these caramel apple cupcakes look amazing.

Caramel apple cupcakes; image reprinted with permission from Pretty Extraordinary

Secret family recipes that are no longer secret—like this recipe for Jeannie’s apple crumble pie—are my favorite!

Apple Cocktails

Ready to kick back at the end of a long day (because OMG all pandemic days are long days)? Try this apple cider bourbon cocktail.