Cranberry Apple Pie
New England is one of the prime apple- and cranberry-growing regions of the country. This is my all-time favorite cranberry apple pie recipe. —Betty Winberg, Nashua, New Hampshire
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Editor's Tip: Whether you picked apples at an orchard or bought them at the store, learn
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Apple Dumplings with SauceThis warm and comforting apple dumplings recipe is incredible by itself or served with ice cream. You can decorate each dumpling by cutting 1-inch leaves and a 1/2-inch stem from the leftover dough. —Robin Lendon, Cincinnati, Ohio
Two-Layered Apple CrispI feel blessed to have the opportunity to bake this for the special ladies at the local homeless shelter. Try it with Honeycrisp apples, Golden Delicious or a blend of the two apple types. —Char Morse, Whitehall, Michigan
Easy Apple CakeAfter testing many
apple cake recipes with fresh apples, this old-fashioned cake is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it's quick to fix and, served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, one of my family’s very favorite recipes for decades. —Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio
Mini Apple CrispWith my family's hectic schedule, I cook for one quite frequently. My mini apple crisp recipe is so simple to make. It works equally well as a nice single-serving dessert for me or as an afternoon snack when our oldest son gets home from school. —Sherry Krenz, Woodworth, North Dakota
German Apple CakeWith the long, cold winters we have here, this German apple cake recipe has warmed many a kitchen. The cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert or as an evening snack. I've made it for many parties, and I've always received compliments on it. —Grace Reynolds, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Caramel ApplesNothing tastes better at this time of year than a sweet-to-eat caramel apple! That rich homemade flavor just can't be beat. —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas
Winning Apple CrispI live in apple country, and a delicious crisp is one good way to use them that doesn't take a lot of time. It's one of my favorite
easy apple desserts. —Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin
Apple Dumpling BakeI received this recipe for baked apple dumplings with Mountain Dew from a friend of mine, then tweaked it to suit my family's tastes. The soda is definitely the secret ingredient in this rich apple dessert. Here are 41 more
apple recipes made in a 13x9. —Chris Shields, Monrovia, Indiana
Apple Peanut Butter CookiesThese apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. We love using
fresh-picked apples from the orchard. —Marjorie Benson, New Castle, Pennsylvania
Maple and Cream Apple PieThe cream in this pie makes it so rich and delicious. If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, this is it. —Glenda Ardoin, Hessmer, Louisiana
Pumpkin Apple PieThe first time I made this for my family, they gobbled up this wonderful change-of-pace holiday dessert. It has a scrumptious layer of apples under the pumpkin.—Elizabeth Montogomery, Taylorville, Illinois
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fried apple pies and serve them as individual desserts, arrange them on a buffet table, take them to a picnic or grab one on your way out of the house in the morning.
Dutch Apple PieThe streusel topping on Dutch apple pie means you can cut out all the time you'd typically need to chill and roll dough in a classic double crust.
German Apple CakeMy mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It's an excellent choice for Christmas or any time of year. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Caramel-Pecan Apple PieYou'll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody's faces—when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia and being at my granny's table. Here's how to
choose the right apple for your recipe. —Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona
Caramel Apple StrudelMy father, who was born and raised in Vienna, Austria, would tell us stories about how his mother covered all the kitchen counters with dough whenever she made apple strudel. This recipe is a modern, delicious way to carry on part of my family's heritage. —Sarah Haengel, Bowie, Maryland
Cinnamon Apple CheesecakeAn attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. —Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma
Golden Apple PiePies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been awarded blue ribbons at a couple of local fairs. —Theresa Brazil, Petaluma, California
Apple DoodlesThis apple doodle recipe originally started as an apple cake. But I worked it into a recipe for cookies and have been making them this way ever since. It's a nice way to feature fall's delicious produce. —Cecilia Lorraine Ruiz, Sunnyvale, California
Caramel Apple Rice Krispies TreatsOoey, gooey caramel meets your favorite crisped rice treat in this caramel apple Rice Krispies Treat recipe. —
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Dutch Apple CakeMy husband and I came to Canada from Holland more than 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario
Apple Caramel Cheesecake BarsThese apple caramel cheesecake bars are perfect for autumn desserts, although they're delicious at any time of the year. The bars are easy to make ahead of time and the streusel and caramel toppings will have you coming back for more bites.
Apple Brandy Pecan CakeMy favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful flavors. If alcohol is a no-go, use orange juice instead of apple brandy. If you'd rather go the chocolate route, add mini chocolate chips to the cake and use chocolate ice cream topping for the drizzle. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Challah Bread PuddingI created this challah bread pudding recipe after my mother-in-law told me that she liked bread pudding. I was on a mission to create a version that was so good she'd ask me for the recipe. It worked! This can be served for breakfast, brunch or dessert. —Marsha Ketaner, Henderson, Nevada
Autumn Apple TorteDuring apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples galore. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California
Sparkling Cider Pound CakeThis pound cake is incredible and completely reminds me of fall with every bite. Using sparkling apple cider in the batter and the glaze gives it a delicious and unique flavor. I love everything about it! —Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah
Apple Cranberry CrispFor a tart twist on an old-fashioned dessert favorite, try this apple cranberry crisp.
Aunt Lou's Fresh Apple CakeMy Great-Aunt Lou made a luscious fresh apple cake recipe that became a family tradition. My mom makes it for our annual beach trip to the Outer Banks. —Cristy King, Scott Depot, West Virginia
Apple Betty with Almond CreamI love making this apple betty for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and bread meal, so we can get right to the dessert! —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois
Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon ButtercreamThese apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall. Of course, they're equally delicious any other time of year. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding CakeA satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three layers—apples, cake and sauce—and I like to serve it in a bowl. It's comfort food for the soul. —Ellen Schroeder, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Fried ApplesIt only takes four ingredients to make fried apples, a favorite southern side dish.
Caramel Apple CupcakesBring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they're the perfect mix of two fall-favorite treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Apple KolachesA fellow home cook shared this recipe for a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. My son, who isn’t a dessert fan, was disappointed when he came home to find his dad had polished off the last kolache in the batch. —Ann Johnson, Evansville, Indiana