When you think of fall desserts, nine times out of ten, you’ll think of something with apples. There are so many different delicious and flavorful desserts that can be made with apples. Here in Michigan, we are so lucky to have so many delicious apple varieties grown here!

Here are a few delicious apple desserts that you can make for a tasty fall dessert.

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

 

This is a classic dump cake with a twist of apple that sort of turns out to be similar to a cobbler. The caramel adds that extra flavor that will make this dump cake memorable.

 

Apple Tart Dessert

What makes this apple tart different from most of the others is that this is a dairy free dessert. It can also be a vegan apple tart with just a few easy adjustments. 

 

Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp

An easy apple pear crisp that is cooked in the slow cooker. This apple crisp is full of flavor, with a touch of pear, for a comforting fall dessert whether you eat it by itself or with a side of ice cream.

 

German Riesling Apple Cake 

This apple cake is inspired by many German recipes and is traditionally prepared with Riesling, a particular type of white grape wine that has a fresh and fruity taste.

 

Cinnamon Cider Coffee Cake

Take a little help from the store for this delicious treat with boxed cake mix. My twins, 10, love to make this themselves when we have company over. The smell of it in the oven is WORTH IT.

Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

Cheesecake, caramel apples and a delicious apple crumble. What could be better? These mini salted caramel apple cheesecakes make a great fall dessert and each person can have their own, so there’s no sharing!

 

Almond Cardamom Apple Cake

This is a stunning layered cake that’s bursting with fall flavors. The icing and filling is made with cardamom and you can tweak the recipe to your specific taste if you’d like.

Apple Upside Down Cake

A moist and flavorful apple upside down cake with a little bit of honey to make this dessert even more flavorful. The recipe for the cake is adjustable, so if you need to make it gluten-free, whole grain or even dairy-free you can with just a few small tweaks.

 

Deep Fried Apples

You wouldn’t think these deep-fried apples make a great fall dessert but they do. These would also make a great snack or breakfast dish.

 

Gluten-Free Apple Cranberry Crisp

This gluten-free friendly apple cranberry crisp is a little tart and a little sweet making it a perfect match for a tasty fall dessert. The top is a mixture of oats and chipped pecans for a crunchy delight.

 

Amelia Bedelia’s Apple Pie

As an annual tradition, we read this Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie book and make this pie recipe. It’s so easy for the kids to help with and perfect pairing for vanilla bean ice cream!

Apple Blondies with Brown Sugar Frosting

These apple blondies start out with a standard blondie recipe base but transform into a delicious apple dessert with a delicious brown sugar frosting. Baked to greatness, these apple blondies make for a great fall dessert that will leave you wanting more.

 

Apple Turnovers

These apple turnovers only take 3 ingredients making them extremely easy. The end result is a delicious turnover that’s full of apple flavors.

 

Apple Cobbler

No fall dessert would be complete without an apple cobbler recipe. With a few apples, a small amount of lemon juice, a bit of apple cider and other flavorful ingredients, this apple cobbler is delicious and goes well with ice cream or it’ll taste great just by itself.

 

Baked Apple and Pear Bites

A sweet treat that’s full of flavors. These bites are baked with apples and pears and can be enjoyed throughout the day. 

 

Maple Apple Cheesecake

Apple pie meets cheesecake with this recipe. The delicious maple caramel topping is what makes this cheesecake complete.

 

My Mom’s Apple Cake

We know it’s officially apple season when I make this family recipe for apple cake. It’s cooked in a bundt pan and a great cake for a gathering or breakfast!

Apple Pie Dippers

These apple pie dippers are probably not what you would think of as a dessert for fall, but they are perfect for an easy finger-food type dessert, especially with the kids. The sauce to dip them in is a tasty applesauce that pairs nicely with the strips of apple pie.

 

Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

An easy to make caramel Apple Bundt cake that’s topped with a sweet caramel flavored glaze.

 

Apple Pecan Monkey Bread

Monkey bread is always a hit and this apple pull apart bread is an easy and delicious dessert to make for fall.

Apple Cider Slushie

These slushies are the FIRST request after going to an apple orchard for some cider. For the adults, add a little whiskey or caramel vodka. YOU’RE WELCOME 🙂 

Caramel Apple Roulade

 

 

This caramel apple roulade is filled with a caramel buttercream, soft apple filling and topped with caramel sauce and roasted apple slices.

Apple Walnut Tart

Baked in a cast iron skillet, this is such a great fancy-fakeout dessert for guests. YUM!

Apple Betty Dessert Shooters

 

 

This mini shooter dessert makes the perfect grown up recipe for a tasty fall dessert. 

Caramel Crumb Baked Apples

 

 

This easy baked apple recipe has a cashew cherry filling and a delightful cinnamon crumb topping. The apples are baked to perfection and then drizzled with a delicious caramel sauce.

What’s your favorite apple recipe?

BONUS: Slow-Cooker Apple Pie Moonshine