Apple Desserts, Simple to Spectacular

Whether you stock up at the supermarket, have your own tree, or spend a Saturday afternoon at a U-pick orchard, your larder is bound to be bursting with apples in the fall. Of course, they’re delicious eaten out of hand, but we have a few ideas to turn them into something really special.

Apple-Blackberry Crisp

Crisps

• Apple-Blackberry Crisp
• Apple Crisp with Pecans & Orange
• Classic Apple Crisp
• Apple Cranberry Crisp
• Apple Brown Betty with Rustic Crumbs

Classic Apple Pie

Pies & Pastries

• Classic Apple Pie
• Apple Galette with Ginger Glaze
• Apple Pie with Poached Dried Cherries
• Ginger Apple Crumb Pie
• Classic Tarte Tatin
• Apple Cider Pie
• Apple Brown-Butter Jalousie
• Apple Turnovers

Moist Apple-Walnut Cake

Cakes

• Moist Apple-Walnut Cake
• Butterscotch-Topped Gingerbread with Sautéed Apples
• Apple-Ginger Streusel Coffee Cake
• Maple Apple Pancake

Individual Apple Charlottes

More Desserts

• Individual Apple Charlottes
• Grown-Up Applesauce
• Almond Cheesecake Apple Bars
• Warm Apple Compote with Vanilla Ice Cream
• Browned Apple Bread Pudding

Not every apple belongs in a pie, check out our guide to common varieties.

Tips & Techniques

• A Guide to Apple Varieties
• How to Core an Apple Quickly
• A Dozen Ideas for Using Up Apples
• Video: How to Roll Out a Pie Crust
• Video: How to Crimp or Flute a Pie Crust