Here are a bunch of homemade apple recipes to help you make delicious treats like pies, snacks and applesauce while using all of those extra apples!
18 Of The BEST EVER Homemade Apple Recipes!
I’ve always dreamed of having an apple tree in my backyard. You know the old saying, “Be careful what you wish for?” Now that I actually have my own apple tree, I stand in my yard watching the apples piling up around me thinking, “Oh no — What do I do with this mess now?”
If I could make gasoline out of apples, I could retire, but since that is not an option and my frugal mind will not allow me to waste one apple, I have had to come up with some homemade recipes for yummier “apple disposal” methods.
If you find that you have a few dozen more apples than you know what to do with, these homemade apple recipes from Dining On A Dime Volume 1 will help settle your frugal dilemma.
Tips for Using Apples:
- When you have a partially eaten apple, save the good part and chop into pieces for this easy apple recipe: Place in a microwave safe dish. Blend together 1 tsp. each brown sugar, flour, oatmeal and margarine and a dash of cinnamon. Top the apple with the topping and microwave until tender.
- Core and slice apples very thin. Dehydrate and use in granolas, eat alone or soften in warm water to use in recipes.
- Slice apples and use in pancakes or waffles and other homemade apple recipes.
- To freeze apples: Peel, slice and core and then store in 2 cups portions in freezer bags.
- Use soft apples in cooking.
- Cut into small pieces and add to salads with a fruit based dressing.
Here is my best apple pie recipe and as a bonus I will give you a recipe for French apple pie. You use the French apple pie when you have only 1 crust for the bottom and need something to top it with. It is a cross between a pie and apple crisp.
PrintGrandma’s Easy Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients
6-7 cups of medium apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. butter
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl except the butter.
- Microwave this filling mixture 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into the pie crust.
- Dot with chunks of the butter.
- Top with the other crust.
- Cut steam slits in the top crust.
- Sprinkle the top with sugar.
- Bake at 450° for 15 minutes.
- Then turn down to 350° and bake for 35-45 minutes, until apples are tender and juices are bubbling nicely out of the steam slits.
Easy French Apple Pie Topping
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
Instructions
- Mix ingredients in a small bowl until crumble-like.
- Sprinkle over the top of the apples.
- Bake as usual.
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Easy Apple Pie Spice Recipe
Warm, aromatic, and perfectly balanced, this easy apple pie spice recipe brings the classic flavors of homemade apple pie to all your favorite treats. From pies and muffins to oatmeal and lattes, this versatile spice blend is a pantry must-have for cozy, comforting flavors any time of year.
Ingredients
5 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp. ground allspice
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.
- Stir or shake well until evenly blended.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- Sprinkle on oatmeal, pancakes, or French toast for a cozy breakfast twist.
- Use in muffins, quick breads, or coffee cakes for a warm, aromatic flavor.
- Perfect for homemade pumpkin spice lattes or hot apple cider!
- Double the batch and gift in small jars for friends and family—instant holiday hit!
Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe
This homemade applesauce recipe is a delightful and kid-friendly way to make use of those surplus apples you have lying around. Whether you’ve stumbled upon a great deal on apples or have been blessed with an abundance from your own tree, this recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
4 apples – peeled, cored and chopped
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft.
- Allow to cool.
- Then mash with a fork, potato masher or stick blender.
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
This easy apple crisp recipe is super easy to make and tastes amazing! This is my great grandma’s apple crisp recipe and it’s always a hit! It’s also a very cheap way to have a delicious dessert and is perfect for using leftover apples. Throw a little ice cream on top and get the perfect apple pie a la mode taste with just a fraction of the work! You can find this recipe in volume 1 of our Dining On A Dime Cookbook.
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
6 apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon and/or nutmeg
1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Arrange apples in well-greased baking dish.
- Blend all remaining ingredients except water.
- Spread evenly over the top of the apples.
- Pour water over the topping.
- Bake 45 minutes until apples are tender and top is crisp.
Notes
- For a Peach Crisp Recipe, use peaches in place of apples. (If you use peaches, this is basically a peach cobbler recipe.)
- You can also try using 3 cups of blueberries in place of the apples for a Blueberry Crisp or Cobbler.
Homemade Apple Butter Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of fall with this homemade apple butter recipe. Bursting with the natural sweetness of apples and enhanced by a medley of warm spices, this delectable spread is the perfect addition to your breakfast toast, biscuits, or even as a filling for pastries. Made with love and care, this apple butter recipe will fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma and your taste buds with pure delight.
- Yield: 2 pints
Ingredients
9 to 10 apples, cored, peeled and chopped
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Place everything into a crockpot.
- Stir, cover and cook on high 1 hour.
- Cook on low for 9-11 hours or until thick and dark brown. Stir occasionally.
- Uncover and cook on low 1 hour longer.
- Stir with a whisk until smooth. Refrigerate or Freeze.
Easy Fried Apples Recipe
This easy fried apples recipe makes a sweet and tasty treat with fresh apples! It’s a perfect side dish for any meal that everyone loves!
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
4 large apples, cored and sliced (tart works best)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Cut apples into 1/4 inch slices.
- Heat butter in a large skillet.
- Put the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the skillet.
- Stir and cover.
- Over medium-low heat, cook the apple slices 7-10 minutes or until they begin to soften and the syrup thickens.
- Serve coated with excess syrup on top.
Easy Applesauce Cake Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our delightful Applesauce Cake. This moist and tender dessert combines the natural sweetness of applesauce with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake offers a homestyle treat that’s sure to please.
- Yield: Makes 1 loaf
Ingredients
½ cup shortening
1½ cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. cloves
2½ cups all purpose flour
1½ cups applesauce
1 tsp. baking soda in 2 Tbsp. hot water
1 cup raisins
½ cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cream together the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Mix well.
- Add flour and applesauce alternately.
- Dissolve baking soda in hot water.
- Pour into the shortening mixture. Stir.
- Fold in raisins and nuts.
- Bake in a well greased loaf pan for 1 hour.
- If desired, frost with Buttercream Frosting.
Notes
- Instead of the Buttercream Frosting, you could enjoy a slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Easy Baked Apples Recipe
This easy baked apples recipe is a sweet and delicious way to serve apples! Start with a cored apple and fill with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and your favorite fillings to make a dessert that is delicious and memorable! Perfect as a dessert, especially for special dinners when company is over!
Ingredients
Apples, cored
Brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. per apple
Butter or margarine, 1 tsp. per apple
Cinnamon, 1/4 -1/2 tsp. per apple
Nuts, 1 Tbsp. per apple
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Place apples in a baking dish.
- Fill the center of each apple with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and nuts.
- You can also add a small amount of water or apple cider to the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until apples are tender.
Apple Snack
Ingredients
2 quarts apples, peeled, cored and halved
Instructions
- Coarsely grate apples.
- Place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 225° until dry.
- Remove from cookie sheet and break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
For a good excuse to give yourself a break, make a cup of tea or coffee, put up your feet and enjoy one of these yummy muffins from this easy applesauce muffins recipe. As an added bonus, your family will love the smell when they walk in the door!
PrintApplesauce Muffins Recipe – Easy And Delicious!
This applesauce muffin recipe makes incredibly delicious muffins that your family and friends will love! These muffins are super moist and they’re great for parties, get-togethers and kids snacks!
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 egg
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped apple (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Stir all ingredients by hand until mixed. Don’t over mix.
- Bake 20 minutes.
Applesauce Muffins Topping
- Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine.
- While the muffin are still hot, dip them in butter and then in the sugar mix.
- Set aside for a few minutes to cool and to let the topping harden.
Notes
Homemade Caramel Apples Recipe
Ingredients
1 package caramels
2 Tbsp. water
powdered sugar
6 apples (Most people use Granny Smith Apples but they are too tart for me so I use Gala Apples.)
Instructions
- Stick a popsicle stick, handle end of spoon or a twig (washed, dried and wrapped in foil) in the end of the apple.
- Sprinkle some powdered sugar on waxed paper to set the caramel apples on after they are dipped so they don’t stick.
- Dip the apples in caramel and then roll in:
- Crushed candy bar pieces
- M&M’s
- Mini chocolate chips
- Flavored chips: peanut butter, white chocolate, dark chocolate, cherry, butterscotch
- Nuts and then drizzle with melted chocolate of your choice
- Crushed chocolate-covered toffee squares
- Crushed milk chocolate-covered toffee coated almonds
Easy Apple Turnover Recipe
This homemade apple turnover recipe is so easy and delicious that you’ll be tempted to try to make it with lots of other fruits! This recipe is a great way to use apples or other summer leftovers!
Ingredients
1 can apple pie filling*
1 tsp. apple pie spice (or 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg and cloves)*
1 can refrigerator biscuits
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup sugar with 1-2 tsp. cinnamon (combined)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Add the apple pie spice to the fruit filling.
- Using a knife, slice apple slices in the can into small chunks. (I add the spices into the can and press the apples against the can with the knife to cut them to avoid dirtying a bowl.)
- Flatten the biscuits with a rolling pin or your hand into 4″ circles.
- Add 1 slightly rounded Tbsp. of pie filling into the center of each biscuit.
- Wet edges of biscuit with milk. Fold in half and seal well. Prick tops with fork.
- Dip in melted butter and then into sugar and cinnamon mix.
- Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes or until brown.
Notes
Variation: Add raisins to the pie filling and/or serve with cheddar cheese.
*If you like, you can make cherry turnovers or any other fruit turnovers using the same recipe – Apple, peach, cherry or blueberry are all good options.
When using the other flavored fillings, you can leave out the apple pie spices. You can add other spices from your favorite pie recipe if you prefer, like a pinch of cinnamon to the peach or almond flavoring for the cherry pie. You don’t have to add anything if you don’t want.
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