15 Apple Dessert Recipes So Good, You’ll Forget Pumpkin Spice Exists

Pumpkin spice gets all the attention in fall, but apples deserve the spotlight too. From rustic galettes to creamy cheesecakes, these 15 Apple Dessert Recipes prove apples are the real star of baking season.

Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars

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The Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars have a buttery graham cracker and pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a crumb topping, all finished with a drizzle of caramel for the ultimate fall dessert. Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars

Mini Apple Galettes

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These Mini Apple Galettes feature flaky crusts filled with spiced apples and baked into rustic free-form tarts that are quick, impressive, and delicious with ice cream. Mini Apple Galettes

French Apple Tart

The French Apple Tart is made with a full five pounds of apples, creating a stunning dessert that's as impressive as it is delicious. French Apple Tart

Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread

The Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Caramel Apple Glaze is tender, sweet, and swirled with cinnamon apples, then topped with a caramel apple glaze that makes every slice irresistible. Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Baked Apples with Crumble Topping

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These Baked Apples with Crumble Topping are a lighter fall dessert with a walnut oat crumble and maple-brown sugar sweetness. Baked Apples with Crumble Topping

Apple Lavender Galette

With fragrant dried lavender and sweet apples, the Apple Lavender Galette is a rustic dessert that's simple to make but elegant enough for special occasions. Apple Lavender Galette

Apple Blondies with a Cinnamon Brown Butter Glaze

The Apple Blondies with Walnuts and Cinnamon Brown Butter Glaze are chewy, nutty, and drizzled with a decadent glaze for a cozy fall treat. Apple Blondies with a Cinnamon Brown Butter Glaze

Air Fryer Apple Turnovers

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These Air Fryer Apple Turnovers are made with canned biscuits, apples, and cinnamon, creating flaky pastries topped with icing that come together in minutes. Air Fryer Apple Turnovers

Apple Streusel Muffins

Packed with fruit and finished with streusel, the Apple Almond Streusel Muffins taste like apple pie in muffin form, complete with a vanilla glaze. Apple Streusel Muffins

Baked Apple Roses With Puff Pastry

Puff pastry and sliced apples transform into elegant roses in the Baked Apple Roses, a dessert that's surprisingly easy yet stunning on the plate. Baked Apple Roses With Puff Pastry

Apple Pie Scones

Flaky and tender, the Apple Pie Scones are packed with spiced apples and make a warm, comforting breakfast or dessert. Apple Pie Scones

Russian Apple Pie

The Sharlotka Russian Apple Pie is a light and airy traditional cake that highlights apples with just a touch of honey sweetness. Russian Apple Pie

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Creamy, spiced, and make-ahead friendly, the Apple Pie Overnight Oats are a quick and easy breakfast that tastes just like dessert. Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Cream Cheese Apple Torte

The Cream Cheese Apple Torte combines a cheesecake-style filling, spiced apples, and almonds for an elegant and decadent dessert. Cream Cheese Apple Torte

Apple Pir Pop Tarts

The nostalgic Apple Pie Pop Tarts turn store-bought pie crust and spiced apples into a fun, handheld version of classic apple pie. Apple Pie Pop Tarts