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Like An apple a day keeps the doctor away, time-tasted apple recipes keep despair away.
We’ve curated an incredibly versatile list of easy apple recipes you can use all year round. Be it sweet, spicy, or savory flavors; we’ve got it all!
These delicious recipes are bound to make anyone drool. Feast your tastebuds with our easy apple recipes. This apple season, relish in these 22 simple apple recipes.
Recipes with Granny Smith Apples
Granny Smith apples are the best for baking. Firstly they keep the dish from being overly sweet. Secondly, they help hold the shape of the baking dish. Such apples are best for making apple crisps & crumbles.

1. Apple Brown Betty
Have any leftover apples? Then make this easy apple recipe.
Step 1-
Start by cutting apples (2 &1/2) and placing them in a baking tray.
Step 2-
Now, let’s make the crumb. Sift a cup of all-purpose flour, white sugar, and powdered cinnamon. Cut in a chunk of butter and mix till they form crumbles. Sprinkle this crumb topping on the lined apples.
Step 3-
Bake it in an oven for 40 minutes until the top becomes golden brown.
Step 4-
Serve it with vanilla ice cream and dig in. Video
2. Apple Crisp
This recipe is different from an apple brown betty as its key ingredient is oats.
Step 1-
Mix six chopped apples, granulated sugar (2 tbsp), and cinnamon (1 3/4 tsp) with 1 &1/2 tsp of lemon juice and place them in a baking tray.
Step 2-
In another bowl, mix brown sugar (1 cup), oats (3/4 cup), flour (3/4 cup), salt, and diced cold butter (1/2 cup). Mix till they form crumbs and put them over the lined apples.
Step 3-
Bake it for 40 minutes, and your apple crisp is ready.
Step 4-
Sprinkle over a pinch of cinnamon sugar. It goes well with whipped cream or even vanilla ice cream.
3. Apple Cobbler
Nothing screams fall flavors like a good old apple cobbler.
Step 1-
Place sliced apples in a baking tray.
Step 2-
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the apples.
Step 3-
Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, baking powder, one teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until they become crumbs.
Step 4-
Sprinkle this over the apples and pour melted butter over them. Bake it for 45-55 minutes. Its buttery crust is to die for.
Easy Apple Recipes – Pies

4. Apple Pie
A classic apple pie has its charm, and it would be a crime if we didn’t feature it in our list of simple apple recipes.
Step 1-
On a baking tray, line half a box of pastry crust. Using a good brand of pastry puff will guarantee a flaky pie crust.
Step 2-
Layer thin apple slices over it.
Step 3-
Mix ¾ cup sugar and a teaspoon of powdered cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle this over the layered apples and dot butter over the topmost layer.
Step 4-
Cover the top with the rest of the pastry crust and bake in an oven for 10 minutes.
5. Salted Caramel Apple Pie
This recipe is for you if you like caramel apple flavor and want to incorporate it into an apple pie.
Step 1-
Follow the same instructions as a classic apple pie.
Step 2-
Now let’s make the sweet sauce. In a heated pan, add heavy cream (3/4 cup), brown sugar (3/4 cup), and honey (2 tbsp).
Step 3-
Once the sugar dissolves, add 3 tbsp of butter and let it boil. Stir continuously while letting it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Once it reaches its proper consistency, pour over the apple pie.
Step 4-
Sprinkle sea salt. Salted caramel apple pie is ready.
6. Apple Pie Egg Rolls
It’s a healthier alternative to an apple pie.
Step 1-
Make an apple filling by cooking together chopped apples (3), lemon juice (1 tbsp), cinnamon (3/4 tsp), sugar (1/4 cup), and water (1/3 cup). Add a little cornstarch for thickness. Cook till the apples are soft. Cool the mixture and add a tsp of vanilla extract.
Step 2-
Now place the filling on the bottom corners of egg roll wrappers and wrap it into a roll.
Step 3-
Deep fry it 360°F till they are golden brown.
Step 4-
Serve it with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
Easy Apple Recipes – Microwave Cakes
7. Microwave Apple Cake
Craving for sweet apple desserts? We’ve got your back! This recipe is a great single-serve dessert.
Step 1-
Place roughly chopped apples (1/3 cup) in a microwave bowl. Add brown sugar (1/2 tsp) and microwave for 30 seconds or until it’s soft and mushy. Now add butter (1 tbsp) and microwave until it’s melted.
Step 2-
Add in all-purpose flour (3 tbsp), vanilla essence (1/2 tsp), baking powder (1/4 tsp), brown sugar (1/2 tsp), milk (2 tbsp), and coarsely pound cashews (a few), and mix till it resembles a cake batter.
Step 3-
Microwave for about a minute or two and let it cool. Once cooled, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
8. Apple Coffee Cake
A coffee cake is a cinnamon-flavored, single-layer cake made from flour, butter, and sugar. Contrary to its name, it doesn’t contain any coffee.
Step 1-
In a bowl, mix flour (1 1/2 cups), baking powder (1 tsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), and salt. Stir well and set aside.
Step 2-
In a microwaveable bowl, melt margarine (1/4 cup). Add oil (1/2 cup), sugar (1 cup), eggs (2), the dry mix from step 1, and a can of apple pie filling, and stir well.
Step 3-
Microwave for 12-14 minutes.
Step 4-
Let it cool for 30 minutes before serving.
Easy Apple Recipes – Snacks
9. Chocolate-Coated Apples
This recipe is for you if you’re looking for quick snack recipes. This recipe is straightforward.
Step 1-
Cut fresh apples to the desired shape.
Step 2-
In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate of your choice.
Step 3-
Dip in the apple pieces and carefully place them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate till the coating becomes hard, and you’re good to go.
You can also dip them into chopped peanuts before refrigerating for additional taste.
10. Baked Apple Slices
Have leftover apples? Then try this apple recipe in no time. Baked apple is apple pie but without the flaky crust. Don’t worry; it’s equally delicious.
Step 1-
Peel and slice apples. Crispy apples, like crisp honey apples, work well for this recipe.
Step 2-
Toss them with a little cinnamon sugar.
Step 3-
Pour 1/3 cup of water into a baking dish, add the apple cinnamon mixture and bake for 20 minutes.
Serve it with maple syrup. If you’re craving a caramel apple flavor, use a caramel sauce instead.
Other Easy Apple Recipes
11. Caramel Apple Cookies
Caramel apples, but with a fun twist? Hell yeah! If you’re tired of caramel apples and like to try something else, this recipe is for you.
Step 1-
Melt 1 & ½ sticks of butter in a pan for 3-4 minutes until it bubbles. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and let it cool for 30 minutes.
Step 2-
Once cooled, add granulated sugar (1/4 cup) and brown sugar (1/2 cup) and whisk until creamy. Add in egg yolk and a pinch of vanilla. Set aside.
Step 3-
In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour ( 2 cups), baking soda (1/2 tsp), salt(1/2 tsp), and apple pie spice(1 tsp). Mix this with the butter mixture. Add in half a cup of grated tart Granny Smith apples and fold in half a cup of chopped apple chips till they form a smooth dough. Granny Smith apples help to keep the end product from being overly sweet.
Step 4-
Scoop out this dough, place a caramel candy in its center and bake them for 10-12 minutes.
12. Apple Dumplings
This apple dessert is the perfect way to bring variety to the holiday table.
Step1-
Cut out 8-inch squares of pastry dough. Peel and core apples, placing one apple on each pastry square.
Step 2-
In the cored-out hole, place some butter & brown sugar and sprinkle some ground cinnamon and nutmeg over them.
Step 3-
Now pinch together the opposite sides of the pastry, forming a dumpling around the apple.
Step 4-
Make a sweet syrup by combining 3 cups of water, 2 cups white sugar, and a tsp of vanilla extract. Place this over medium heat and let it simmer until the sugar dissolves.
Step 5-
Pour the syrup over the dumplings and bake them in a preheated oven for 50-60 minutes.
13. Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Apple butter is a thicker and reduced version of homemade applesauce. And unlike its name suggests, it does not have any butter. This recipe uses a lot of ingredients homemade applesauce would use. By the time you’re done cooking, your house will smell heavenly.
Step 1-
In a slow cooker, throw in peeled and sliced apples (20 cups), granulated sugar (1 cup), brown sugar (1 cup), cinnamon (1 tbsp), ground nutmeg (1/2 tsp), ground cloves (1/4 tsp), salt and cook on low heat for 1o hours.
Step 2-
Now remove the slow cooker’s lid, add vanilla extract ( 1 tbsp) and cook for another 2 hours.
Step 3-
Blend this using an immersion blender. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate. You can use this for up to two weeks.
Step 4-
Use this on bread, pancakes, ice-creams, muffins, graham crackers, or straightaway dig in!
Savory Dishes with Apple
Easy Apple Recipes with Meat
14. Apple Cider Glazed Chicken
Chicken cooked with apple cider is bound to pique anyone’s interest. For this recipe, homemade cider works best.
Step 1-
Mix cubed sweet potatoes (2 small), two thinly sliced apples, and a tablespoon of rosemary and set aside. You can also add butternut squash if you like.
Step 2-
In a pan, partially cook chicken breast and set aside. Add apple cider, honey, and grainy mustard to the same pan, and cook till the mixture has slightly reduced.
Step 3-
Put the chicken back in the pan and add the apple-potato mixture. Cook for a minute and turn off the heat.
Step 4-
Transfer this to a baking tray, bake for 20 minutes, and serve hot.
15. Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
Step 1-
In a bowl, combine brown sugar (3 tbsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), nutmeg (1/2 tsp), and salt. Set aside.
Step 2-
In a skillet, cook 4 boneless pork chops for 4-5 minutes with a tbsp of butter.
Step 3-
Remove chops from the skillet. In the same skillet, cook together 4 chopped apples, pecans (2 tbsp), and brown sugar mixed with a tbsp of butter.
Step 4-
Cook till the apples are tender and serve with the cooked chops.
Easy Apple Recipes – Salads
16. Apple Walnut Salad
This salad is the right balance between sweet and savory. Honey crisp apples are a good example of it. For this recipe, choose crunchy apples that don’t brown quickly.
Step 1-
First, make the balsamic vinaigrette by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Step 2-
In a bowl, add thinly sliced fresh apples. Toss in red lettuce, walnuts, shallots, and feta. Adjust the proportion as per your taste.
Step 3-
Drizzle over the vinaigrette, and you’re done.
17. Wild Rice Apple Salad
This easy apple recipe is healthy and can be customized to your preference.
Step 1-
In a bowl, mix cooked wild rice (2/3 cup), chopped apples (1/2 cup), sliced celery (1/3 cup), currants (2 tsp), and sunflower kernels (1 tsp). Set aside.
Step 2-
In another bowl, add balsamic vinegar (2 tsp), olive oil (1 tsp), garlic (1 clove), honey (3/4 tsp), Dijon mustard (3/4 tsp), orange zest (1/4 tsp), and salt. Now add in the rice mixture from step 1, and you’re done.
Easy Apple Recipes – Soups
18. Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Do you have extra apples lying around? Then try out this recipe. This butternut squash soup, made with warm spices, requires only 30 minutes to cook.
Step 1-
Add a diced yellow onion and a diced Granny Smith apple to a soup pan and cook for a minute with a splash of oil.
Step 2-
Toss in a few garlic, rosemary, sage, and a pinch of salt. Add 5-6 cups of diced butternut squash, 4 cups vegetable broth, and an ounce of coconut milk. Cook till the butternut squash is soft.
Step 3-
Blend using a traditional blender or an immersion blender and serve hot.
19. Carrot and Apple Soup
This soup recipe is a great option for lunch.
Step 1-
Heat a tbsp of oil in a pan, add chopped onion (1) and chopped celery (1 stalk) and cook for around 10 minutes until the onions are brown.
Step 2-
Add curry powder (1 tbsp), carrots (3 cups), apples (3 cups), and a bay leaf, and cook for 2 minutes. Bring to a boil.
Step 3-
Add 4 1/2 cups of chicken broth and salt to taste, and let it simmer for 25 minutes.
Step 4-
Now transfer the solids from the soup into a blender. Add 1/2 cup of broth and blend it into a puree. Transfer the puree back to the pan. Reheat it and serve.
20. Hungarian Apple Soup
This soup uses potatoes and, therefore, can be very filling. It uses wholesome ingredients and therefore is very healthy.
Step 1-
In a pan, cook together chopped apples ( 1 medium-sized), potatoes (3/4 cup), onions (1/4 cup), and celery (1/4 cup) with 2 tablespoons of oil for around 5 minutes.
Step 2-
Now add salt ( 1 tsp), sage (1/4 tsp), paprika (a pinch), and pepper (as required). Stir for 30 seconds.
Step 3-
Pour in a 14-ounce can of reduced chicken broth and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Step 4-
Turn off the heat. Add 3 tbsp of sour cream to make it ultra-creamy, and blend using an immersion blender.
And your soup is ready!
Easy Apple Recipes – Stir Fry
21. Vegetarian Apple Stir Fry
Make this delicious stir fry if you’re wondering what to make for dinner tonight. This recipe is very healthy as it uses wholesome ingredients.
Step 1-
Cook your brown rice (2 cups) and set it aside.
Step 2-
In a pan, add oil (1 tbsp), sliced carrots (1 cup), roasted peanuts (1/3 cup), and basil (tbsp), and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 3-
Add snow peas (1 cup) and cook for another 5 minutes. Now add two diced apples and cook till it reaches the desired softness.
Step 4-
Serve with cooked brown rice.
22. Onion Apple Stir Fry
This recipe is both sweet and savory. It can be served with rice or eaten with a bread of your choice.
Step 1-
On a low flame, heat oil (2 tbsp), curry leaves (4-5), and sliced onions (1 large). Cook for 3-5 minutes till the onions are slightly brown.
Step 2-
Stir in cardamom (2), turmeric powder (1/4 tsp), sliced green apples (3 large apples), chili flakes (1 tsp), and salt. Cook over medium flame till onions turn golden.
Step 3-
You can also add a tsp of sugar if the dish is too sour. The added sugar balances out the sourness of green apples.
Closing Thoughts
These simple apple recipes are worth trying. Whether you are a beginner at cooking or a complete chef, a savory lover, or a sweet lover, there is a recipe for all in this article.
Our step-by-step guidelines make it easier for you to follow the apple recipes. These recipes are perfect for using apples if you’re bored of eating them just plain.
So, next time don’t think twice about stocking up on apples; try our apple recipes.
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