9 Cozy Apple Desserts to Make This Fall

When it comes to fall desserts, it’s hard to beat a good apple recipe. Whether you’re baking up a classic apple pie or trying something new like apple bars, cakes, or an apple crisp, apples bring that perfect mix of sweet, tart, and cozy.

This list highlights my favorite apple desserts — from no-fuss weeknight bakes to impressive holiday-worthy treats.

You’ll find a little bit of everything here: cookies, dips, pies and more. If you’re looking for easy Fall recipes that feel cozy every bite, these are the apple recipes you’ll want to keep on repeat all season long.

Apple Crumble Galette

Sliced Apple Crumb Galette with toppings

This Apple Crumble Galette is like a pie, but even simpler to make, and just as delicious. Filled with apples and topped with a buttery, crumble topping, its basically the perfect fall treat.

Caramel Apple Dip

Toffee apple dip with apple slices around it

This caramel dip for apple slices comes together in less than 5 minutes and takes less than 5 ingredients. It’s a great dessert dip for any occasion. You can also adjust the sweetness level to your taste.

Classic Apple Pie

Aerial view of an apple pie with a piece cut out and a piece of apple pie on a plate with an ice cream scoop on top

You can’t have a list of apple desserts without a classic apple pie. This recipe uses honeycrisp apples but any apples you have on hand will work.

Apple Crisp (Gluten-Free)

This apple crisp recipe really lets the apples shine. It is free from gluten and added refine sugar, making it perfect for when you want a dessert that’s not too sweet.

Apple Cider Cookies

These apple cider cookies are soft, full of warm spices, and finished with a light apple cider glaze. Perfect for when the air starts to get a chill, you’re jonesing to go apple picking and you just need a fall dessert.

Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

This Caramel Apple Sheet Cake is everything a fall dessert should be. It’s like caramel apples, but in an easier-to-eat-form (and with cake!). Because it’s a sheet cake, it’s a great fall dessert for crowds too.

Apple Crisp Bars

These apple crisp bars are everything you love about a classic apple crisp, but in an easy-to-slice bar form. With a buttery shortbread-style crust, cinnamon-sugar apple filling, and a golden oat topping, they hit all the right notes for a cozy fall dessert.

Apple Hand Pies

These cute apple hand pies are an easy apple treat using pre-made pie crust. They’re individually sized and hand-held making them perfect for a fall potluck or Friendsgiving party.