40 Apple Cinnamon Recipes We Can’t Get Enough Of

Updated on Jul. 07, 2025

From flaky pies and spiced muffins to soft cakes and quick breads, these apple cinnamon recipes define cozy fall baking.

Cinnamon and apples aren’t just a fall flavor combo—they make the season feel like home. These apple cinnamon recipes bring a nostalgic feeling with buttery coffee cakes, golden muffins and baked apple bars that balance warm spice with natural sweetness. If you’ve ever pulled cinnamon rolls with a gooey apple center from the oven and watched them disappear in minutes, you know the power of this pairing. They fit right into any fall menu, alongside hearty mains or cozy soups.

This collection includes fall baking recipes for every occasion. You’ll find apple cinnamon baked goods that suit weekend mornings, decadent desserts and treats for whenever the craving hits. With your essential baking supplies close at hand and the scent of cinnamon filling the kitchen, these comforting dessert recipes belong in your fall meal plan.

If you’re ready to experiment with flavor, a few simple tweaks can take things further. Try browning butter for added richness or infusing cream with cinnamon sticks for extra depth. The type of cinnamon you choose for making cinnamon-spiced baked treats can change things too: Ceylon brings a softer, more floral finish, while cassia gives that bold, familiar spice. However you bake them, these apple cinnamon baked goods are meant to bring out the cozy flavors of fall—warm, fragrant and made for sharing.

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Cinnamon Apple Pie

Total Time 2 hours 5 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Cinnamon apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet is a real stunner. This beauty, with its flaky, tender crust, also works in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. —Renee Schettler Rossi, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 633 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 90g carbohydrate (62g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

Total Time 55 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When you need a showstopper breakfast with minimal prep, pull out this recipe. You are only two ingredients away from a warm morning casserole made with refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls and cozy spiced apples. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 358 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 590mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Cinnamon Bread

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator: I'm confident that anyone who tries this apple cinnamon bread will be thrilled. It has a hearty texture and sweet, home-baked flavor, but none of the fat and calories. —Liz Titler, Madison, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 200 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: What do you get when you combine classic apple pie and cozy cinnamon rolls? Layers of buttery pie crust, sweet-tart and tender apples and fluffy iced cinnamon rolls in one delectable creation. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 523 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 87g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Apple Cinnamon French Toast

Total Time 3 hours 20 min
Servings 14 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband works nights delivering linens to hospitals and nursing homes. As a retired nurse, I worked for many years at night too. I try to stay on his schedule, so I often put this casserole together when I am making dinner and refrigerate it. I start the slow cooker around midnight, so when he gets home the meal is ready for breakfast. And though we are empty nesters, I make the full recipe because leftovers reheat so well in the microwave. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving with about 2 tablespoon syrup: 343 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Total Time 40 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These 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
Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 300 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie

Total Time 1 hour 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: You'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, to my granny's table. —Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 639 calories, 39g fat (17g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
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Apple Crumb Pie

Total Time 1 hour 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This apple pie with crumb topping is absolutely delicious! If you’re a beginner, use a store-bought pie crust to get a head start. You’ll still get a bushel of compliments. —Virginia Olson, West Des Moines, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 463 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Crostata

Total Time 45 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Like an apple pie without the pan, this scrumptious tart has a crispy crust that cuts nicely and a yummy caramel topping. —Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 298 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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German Apple Pie

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I live in a big apple-producing state, so I think this recipe represents our region well. I tasted this pie many years ago when my children's babysitter made it. I asked for the recipe and have made it many times since.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 459 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Crisp

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I live in apple country, and making a delicious apple crisp is one way to use the fruit. This treat doesn’t take a lot of time to assemble. —Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 426 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 79g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Doodles

Total Time 25 min
Servings 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: This 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
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 72 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Dutch Apple Cake

Total Time 1 hour 45 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My 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 potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 282 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Pear Coffee Cake

Total Time 50 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this apple pear coffee cake recipe to make for a breakfast I was hosting. The pan was empty before the breakfast was over! It's one of my most-requested recipes, probably because it's a bit different. —Joanne Hoschette, Paxton, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 313 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Gran’s Apple Cake

Total Time 55 min
Servings 24 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured. Even though I've lightened it up, it's still a family favorite. —Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 181 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Apple Pie

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I remember coming home sullen one day because we'd lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested that maybe a slice of hot apple pie would make me feel better. She was right. —Maggie Greene, Granite Falls, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 467 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple Muffins

Total Time 35 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These apple streusel muffins remind us of coffee cake, and my husband and kids love them as a quick breakfast or snack on the run. The drizzle of glaze makes them pretty enough for company. —Dulcy Grace, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 295 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Bread

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 2 loaves (12 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator: I got this apple quick bread recipe a long time ago and with a few changes it's become one of our favorites. Everyone who's ever tasted this apple bread has asked for the recipe! —Phyllis Herlocker, Farlington, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 253 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Total Time 1 hour 35 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This apple cheesecake won the grand prize in an apple recipe contest. With caramel both on the bottom and over the top, every bite is sinfully delicious. —Lisa Morman, Minot, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 446 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Apple Bars

Total Time 1 hour 35 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is about family, comfort and simplicity. My mom made this delicious sweet treat many a winter night and served it warm with some of her famous homemade ice cream. I like to make a double batch and pass on the love! —Elizabeth Monfort, Celina, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 240 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Apple Kolaches

Total Time 40 min
Servings 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: A 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
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 129 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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William Tell's Never-Miss Apple Cake

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I bake my family-favorite fall cake to usher in this abundant season. It looks so luscious that eating one piece is nearly impossible. —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 614 calories, 36g fat (9g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Apple Crisp Pizza

Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: While visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this recipe. As it bakes, the enticing aroma fills my kitchen, and friends and family linger, waiting for a sample. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 286 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Bavarian Torte

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A cookie-like crust holds the sensational filling of cream cheese, apples and almonds. This comforting apple torte will be welcomed addition to a bake sale or potluck. —Sheila Swift, Dobson, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 213 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Upside-Down Apple Pie

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This pie has won eight ribbons at area fairs. People say it looks and tastes like a giant apple-cinnamon bun. I take time off from work around the holidays to fill pie requests from family and friends. The recipe has become everyone's favorite. —Susan Frisch, Germansville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 613 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 270mg sodium, 92g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Total Time 55 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can’t resist a “taste test” before a party, just arrange each apple bar on a serving platter and no one will know a piece is missing from the pan! —Katherine White, Henderson, Nevada
Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 191 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple-Stuffed French Toast Bake

Total Time 55 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is baked stuffed french toast casserole a great breakfast dish to make ahead for holidays or Sunday brunch. I run a bed and breakfast and tea room cafe, and this recipe is often requested by customers. —Kay Clark, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 854 calories, 46g fat (19g saturated fat), 282mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 102g carbohydrate (72g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
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Baked Apple

Total Time 55 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Nothing beats these tender baked apple slices over ice cream for satisfying harvest flavor. This old-fashioned treat gives a new twist to traditional baked apples. They are also excellent served over waffles or with ham. I make sure to save room for dessert! —Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 510 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: An 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
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 451 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread

Total Time 1 hour 45 min
Servings 1 loaf (12 slices)
From the Recipe Creator: This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full of nuts and spices.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 286 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple Pear Cake

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When my sister Catherine made her apple cake for me, I knew I needed the recipe. For my version, I added some pears from the trees on our acreage. The resulting apple-pear cake is so moist and tastes so good. Now every time I make it, people want my recipe. —Mary Ann Lees, Centreville, Alabama
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 613 calories, 30g fat (6g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple Cornbread Crisp

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: With hearty ingredients and quick prep time, this warm apple crisp makes a delicious, wholesome dessert for any fall night. It reminds me of the recipe my grandmother would serve after our big family seafood dinners. It's absolutely wonderful topped with ice cream. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 421 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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Swedish Apple Pie

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This decadent Swedish apple pie serves up homemade flavor in every bite. This is a perfect snack with coffee or as an after-dinner treat. —Sarah Klier, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 174 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Chunky Apple Cake

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: After taste testing lots of apple cakes, I've found this apple cake recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the yummy brown sugar sauce really makes the cake special. For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream. —Debi Benson, Bakersfield, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 1 tablespoon sauce: 339 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Sugar-Free Apple Pie

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This sugar-free pie is so delicious, you can't even detect the artificial sweetener in the filling. I always get rave reviews when I bring it to church potlucks. —Teresa Garlick, Glendale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 339 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Mini Apple Pies

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: When I was in high school, my best friend's mother baked this mini apple pie recipe every year. I was thrilled when she shared it with me—I finally felt like an adult! —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 pie: 162 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Apple Dumpling Roll-Ups

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: A family friend gave me a simple way to make apple dumplings without lots of steps. I love the sticky cinnamon topping. —Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Pie Pastries

Total Time 1 hour 30 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My coworker Debbie treated the office to these spectacular mini apple pies. Everyone fell in love with the warm filling and flaky, buttery crust of this apple pastry. —Ginny Alfano, Canastota, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 269 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Caramel Apple Walnut Pie

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Loaded with lots of tender apples and adorned with a nutty caramel topping, this pleasing pie recipe is always a hit with old and young alike. —Winifred Eckerle, Gering, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 462 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls

Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I 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. —Chris Shields, Monrovia, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 2 dumplings: 414 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Apple Cinnamon Recipes FAQ:

What are the easiest apple cinnamon baked goods to make in a batch?

Apple cinnamon muffins, quick breads and apple bars are great options if you want to bake once and enjoy all week. These comforting dessert recipes are easy to double and freeze well, so you can stash extras for busy mornings or unexpected guests. Opt for fall baking recipes that use pantry staples and don’t require shaping or filling, like simple loaves or sheet pan bakes.

What fall baking recipes are good to have for breakfast?

Many apple cinnamon baked goods work just as well with coffee in the morning as they do as a sweet ending after dinner. Soft apple coffee cakes, cinnamon rolls with apple filling and apple-stuffed French toast are all good options that blur the line between breakfast and dessert. For something extra, serve with spiced yogurt or fresh fruit for a fall-inspired touch.

What other spices can I add to cinnamon apple desserts?

Spices like nutmeg, cloves and ginger all bring extra warmth to apple cinnamon desserts. A pinch of cardamom adds something unexpected, while allspice deepens the flavor in comforting dessert recipes like crisps or pies. Just be sure not to overpower the cinnamon—it should still be the star. For best results, stick with one or two extra spices and taste as you go.