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10 Easy Apple Dessert Recipes That Make You Look Like a Pro

ByEmma

When it comes to desserts apples are a versatile delicious and budget-friendly ingredient. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro these easy apple dessert recipes will impress your family and friends—without requiring hours in the kitchen.

From classic apple crisps to decadent caramel apple dips these recipes are quick foolproof and guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. Let’s dive in!

Contents

1. Classic Apple Crisp

Why you’ll love it: This warm cinnamon-spiced dessert is effortless to make and tastes like pure comfort.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups peeled & sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

For the topping:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup cold butter cubed
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Toss apples with lemon juice sugar cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread in a greased baking dish.
  3. In a bowl mix oats flour brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle topping over apples.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Pro Tip: Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra-indulgent treat!

2. 5-Minute Caramel Apple Dip

Why you’ll love it: This no-bake dessert is perfect for last-minute guests and tastes like caramel apples—without the mess.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts or toffee bits
  • Sliced apples (for serving)

Instructions:

  1. Beat cream cheese brown sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Spread in a serving dish.
  3. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with peanuts or toffee bits.
  4. Serve immediately with apple slices.

Pro Tip: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty twist!

3. Easy Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake

Why you’ll love it: A single-serving dessert ready in under 2 minutes—perfect for late-night cravings!

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • ¼ cup finely diced apple

Instructions:

  1. Mix flour sugar baking powder and cinnamon in a microwave-safe mug.
  2. Stir in milk and melted butter.
  3. Fold in diced apple.
  4. Microwave for 60-90 seconds.
  5. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

Pro Tip: Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel for extra decadence.

4. Slow Cooker Apple Dump Cake

Why you’ll love it: Just dump cook and enjoy—minimal effort maximum flavor!

Ingredients:

  • 2 (21 oz) cans apple pie filling
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Spread apple pie filling in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle cake mix evenly on top.
  3. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
  4. Add cinnamon and pecans (if using).
  5. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours.

Pro Tip: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

5. Apple Pie Stuffed Cookies

Why you’ll love it: These chewy spiced cookies have a surprise apple pie filling inside!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup apple pie filling finely chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix in flour baking soda and cinnamon.
  4. Fold in chopped apple pie filling.
  5. Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Pro Tip: Dust with powdered sugar for a bakery-style finish!

6. Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

Why you’ll love it: These fluffy gooey cinnamon rolls are stuffed with spiced apples and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze—perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • 1 package (¼ oz) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt

For the filling:

  • 2 cups peeled & finely diced apples
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter

For the glaze:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Activate yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add egg melted butter flour and salt. Knead into a soft dough. Let rise for 1 hour.
  3. Roll dough into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter then sprinkle apples brown sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Roll tightly slice into 12 pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
  6. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.

Pro Tip: Make these the night before and refrigerate—just bake in the morning for fresh cinnamon rolls!

7. Apple Pie Nachos

Why you’ll love it: A fun shareable twist on apple pie—crispy cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips topped with warm apples caramel and ice cream!

Ingredients:

  • 4 flour tortillas cut into triangles
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups apple pie filling (warmed)
  • Caramel sauce & whipped cream for drizzling
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Brush tortilla triangles with butter then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  3. Arrange chips on a platter top with warm apple pie filling.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Pro Tip: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-decadent treat!

8. 3-Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Why you’ll love it: These chewy wholesome cookies are made with just three ingredients—perfect for a quick healthy-ish dessert!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup finely diced apples
  • (Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon or chocolate chips)

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Drop spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes.

Pro Tip: Add a drizzle of peanut butter for extra protein!

9. Apple Cider Donut Holes

Why you’ll love it: These mini spiced donut holes taste just like fall—coated in cinnamon sugar for the perfect bite!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

For coating:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Whisk dry ingredients then mix in wet ingredients.
  2. Scoop batter into a greased mini muffin tin.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Roll warm donut holes in melted butter then cinnamon sugar.

Pro Tip: Use a mini ice cream scoop for perfectly round donut holes!

10. No-Churn Apple Pie Ice Cream

Why you’ll love it: This creamy spiced ice cream is packed with real apple pie chunks—no ice cream maker needed!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped apple pie filling (chilled)

Instructions:

  1. Whip cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Fold in condensed milk vanilla and cinnamon.
  3. Swirl in apple pie filling.
  4. Freeze in a loaf pan for 6 hours or overnight.

Pro Tip: Top with graham cracker crumbs for a pie crust crunch!

Final Thoughts

These 10 easy apple dessert recipes prove that delicious doesn’t have to mean difficult. Whether you need a quick mug cake or a crowd-pleasing crisp there’s an apple dessert here for every occasion.

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