There’s something about apples, cinnamon, and a golden crust that just feels like home. Whether you love a classic double-crusted pie, a rustic galette, or a creative twist like cinnamon roll apple pie or protein ice cream (yes, really), this collection has something for every kind of baker.
From gluten-free and paleo options to cozy Scandinavian bakes and quick puff-pastry turnovers, these apple desserts range from traditional to totally unexpected. Some are perfect for holiday gatherings, others are simple enough for a weeknight craving. Either way, you’re getting tender spiced apples, flaky pastry, and that warm, sweet aroma filling your kitchen.
Apple Galette Recipe
This dulce de leche and apple galette pie is the perfect compromise when you want an apple pie but don’t want the fuss of dealing with pie dish. Apple pie was one of the first things I learned to make when I was in my culinary program. This rustic, free-form pastry is filled with a delicious combination of tart, juicy apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
If you love the indulgent coils of cinnamon rolls and the comforting warmth of baked apple pie you’re in for a treat with this recipe as it’s a hybrid of both. This cinnamon roll apple pie beautifully combines sweet apple filling and the classic swirl of cinnamon rolls into one stunning dessert. It’s perfect for gatherings that call for something both surprising and festive. With a buttery crust lined with cinnamon sugar rolls and filled with tender spiced apples, this pie is sure to impress.
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Apple Pie a la Mode
Apple Pie a la Mode: a comforting, classic dessert that brings together tender apple filling, buttery crust and melty vanilla sweetness in every bite. Made with Golden Delicious apple slices, this homemade pie is sweet, spiced with cinnamon and baked in a crisp and flaky pie crust with either a simple top or a traditional lattice crust.
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Norwegian Apple Pie
Norwegian Apple Pie is an easy to make apple cake-like dessert with a sweet apple flavor, and no added oil or butter! This apple pie recipe makes two 9″ pies, and is delicious!
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Apple Galette
This rustic apple galette is made with tender, spiced apple slices baked into the center of a homemade pie crust. It’s a simple yet impressive dessert that’s perfect for fall dessert or holidays dinners.
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Easy Homemade Apple Pie
Here, you have a homemade apple pie recipe that is made with a double pie crust, fresh sliced apples, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and more for a flavorful and perfect apple pie. Serve up your double-crusted apple pie with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Apple Cranberry Pie
Apple Cranberry Pie is a delightful fall dessert that combines the sweet tartness of apples with the tangy burst of cranberries, all nestled within a flaky, buttery crust.
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Apple Blueberry Pie
This cozy, rustic apple blueberry pie is the perfect fall pie recipe to make during apple season. Made with frozen blueberries and pre-made pie crust so you can easily make this pie throughout the fall.
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Gluten-Free Apple Pie
This easy Gluten-Free Apple Pie is sweet, tart, juicy, and buttery, with hints of brown sugar and lemon. It is hands-down the best apple pie recipe and it is beginner-friendly. This recipe is ready in under an hour with just 7 ingredients if you pre-make my easy gluten-free crust.
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Gluten-Free Apple Pecan Cheesecake Recipe
This Gluten-Free Apple Pecan Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake with soft cinnamon apples and crunchy pecans for the ultimate fall dessert. Sweet, nutty, and gluten-free!
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Gluten Free French Apple Tart
Learn how to make from scratch a Gluten Free French Apple Tart. This homemade apple tart is a delicious classic autumn dessert. Made with freshly sliced apples and apple sauce, this tart is the perfect gluten free apple dessert.
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Easy Homemade Apple Turnovers
These easy apple turnovers with puff pastry take just 30 minutes to make, the perfect breakfast or dessert treat.
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PALEO APPLE PIE BARS
I love baking year round but there’s something special about baking in the fall. It’s extra cozy due to the cooler temperatures out and I love using fresh apples. These apple pie bars are everything you love about apple pie in bar form. A thick shortbread layer is topped with cinnamon apples and then a crumbly topping completes it. These are super easy but super delicious! Let’s get baking!
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Apple Pie Protein Ice Cream
Enjoy a delicious and protein-packed treat with this Apple Pie Protein Ice Cream, made with Fairlife skim milk, unsweetened almond milk, and apple pie protein powder. Blended with sautéed apples and topped with an oat crumble, it’s a healthy twist on a classic dessert!
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Cinnamon Roll Mini Apple Pies
Cinnamon Roll Mini Apple Pies come together with just two ingredients—refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and apple pie filling. It’s an easy way to get all the flavors of apple pie without the extra steps.
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