30 Sweet and Savory Apple Recipes To Make This Fall

Got too excited on your last apple picking trip? Try one of these 30 easy recipes for leftover apples! Grab your mixing bowl and whip up a caramel apple poundcake, a batch of apple oatmeal muffins, or any of the easy apple recipes here. It’s also a handy list for whenever the air turns crisp and that cozy fall cooking bug strikes.

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If you love meal planning, easy recipes for leftover apples will be your new secret weapon this apple season. A big batch of slow cooker apple butter (or try the Instant Pot version below) is the perfect way to use up extra apples—just slice apples (Granny Smith, Gala, or Pink Lady work great), toss with a pinch of salt, lemon juice, and warm spices, and let your slow cooker do the work. Store in airtight containers or freezer bags for a healthy snack or delicious addition to oatmeal, waffles or toast all week.

For those craving a quick weeknight dinner, apples are a great way to add freshness and flavor in a flash. Whip up apple slaw (recipe link below) with crisp Granny Smith apples for a delicious side dish alongside any of these protein-packed dinner recipes.

A pork shoulder roast on a cutting board with root vegetables.

Try apple oatmeal muffins for a healthy apple recipe that’s customizable: top with a sweet lemon glaze or leave plain.

A hand scooping muffin batter into a muffin tin.

If you’re always looking for delicious ways to mix things up, apples are a great addition to savory dishes and desserts alike. Experiment with apple-braised beef tamales (recipe link below) where tart apples bring a burst of flavor to juicy shredded beef filling. Or, use apples to make all kinds of savory recipes from soup to slaw.

You’ll find all these recipes and more below!

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30 Easy Recipes For Leftover Apples

1. Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh apples, oats, and a touch of sunshine from the lemon glaze, this oatmeal apple muffins recipe is perfect for a nourishing breakfast or a cozy afternoon treat.

apple oatmeal muffins recipe on a white cake stand.

2. Apple-Braised Beef Tamales from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

This is my favorite beef tamales recipe! Filled with tender beef that is slowly roasted with sweet apples, onions, and guajillo chiles. The masa harina is flecked with cilantro to make a flavorful dough. These unique and special tamales are a wonderful way to celebrate with family and friends.

An apple-braised beef tamal cut open on a plate.

3. Autumn Apple & Kale Salad from Simple Bites

Crisp apple slices bring a sweet, juicy crunch to every bite of this autumn-inspired salad, perfectly balanced with savory Parmesan and toasted pumpkin seeds.

A bowl of kale salad with apples and two forks in the bowl. — Image from Simple Bites

4. Instant Pot Apple Butter from Cooks With Soul

There are so many creative ways to use this rich, spiced apple butter—from spreading it on toast to swirling it into oatmeal or yogurt for a cozy fall treat.

Apple butter in a jar with a spoonful held up to the camera. — Image from Cooks With Soul

5. Apple Rum Hand Pies from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

Flaky pastry made with cold unsalted butter wraps around a sweet apple and rum filling for the perfect handheld treat.

An apple rum hand pie with a bite taken out of it.

6. The Best Old Fashioned Apple Pie

A classic double crust apple pie recipe from scratch with tender, cinnamon-scented apples tucked into a flaky pie dough. Video included!

7. Apple Pie Overnight Oats from Well & Full

Store these cozy, cinnamon-spiced oats in an airtight container for an easy, grab-and-go breakfast that tastes just like apple pie.

A bowl of apple pie overnight oats with maple syrup being poured on it. — Image from Well and Full

8. Apple Blackberry Hard Cider Sangria from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

Fresh apples add a crisp, juicy bite to this vibrant sangria, perfectly complementing the sweet-tart blackberries and refreshing hard cider.

Several glasses of white sangria with apple slices and blackberries.

9. Cinnamon Apple Pumpkin Muffins from Salt & Wind

These warmly spiced muffins are the perfect treat for this time of year, blending sweet apple and pumpkin flavors in every bite.

Several muffins on a black counter. — Image from Salt & Wind

10. Caramel Apple Poundcake

This caramel apple pound cake is like regular pound cake, but with two major upgrades in the batter: tender caramel apples and warm spices. This pound cake is beautiful right out of the oven but topping with a buttery caramel pecan glaze makes it deluxe.

A apple pound cake with a slice cut out of it

11. Fluffy Apple Chili Biscuits from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

Drop the dough onto a baking sheet and watch as these tender, savory-sweet biscuits bake up golden with bits of juicy apple in every bite.

A biscuit split in half and topped with butter and honey.

12. Cinnamon Apple Chips from Ale Cooks

Cinnamon apple chips are a sweet, crunchy snack made by baking thinly sliced apples until crisp and fragrant with warm spice.

A stack of cinnamon apple chips — Image from Ale Cooks

13. Apple Lime Margaritas from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

A splash of homemade apple cider syrup and fresh lime creates a crisp, refreshing twist on the classic margarita, perfect for happy hour on a sunny fall afternoon. Garnish with a juicy slice of apple.

apple cider margaritas next to a bottle of cider syrup.

14. Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps from A Girl Defloured

Warm spices and a hint of apple make these gluten-free gingerbread cookies irresistibly crisp on the edges and perfectly chewy in the center.

A stack of apple gingersnap cookies — Image from A Girl Defloured

15. Chicken Apple Quesadillas from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

Tender chicken and crisp apple slices melt together with gooey cheese in every bite of these savory-sweet quesadillas.

16. Cinnamon Carrot Apple Bread

Looking for a new healthy-ish afternoon treat? This easy Carrot Apple Bread recipe is your answer! It’s moist, delicious, and packed with hazelnuts, grated apple, and carrot, then topped with cinnamon, sugar, and toasted pecans. Pair it with a cup of coffee or tea, and you’ve got the perfect snack.

The bread in the baking pan after coming out of the oven.

17. Instant Pot Applesauce with Cinnamon & Ginger from Mom’s Kitchen Handbook

Warm cinnamon and zesty ginger infuse this silky applesauce with cozy, comforting flavor, all made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.

A jar of applesauce on a plate with a spoon in it. — Image from Mom’s Kitchen Handbook

18. Apple Jalapeño Jelly from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

Homemade Apple Jalapeño Jelly makes the most delicious gifts not to mention it is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Get step-by-step instructions on how to make this obsessively good homemade jalapeno jelly at home. Try with cheddar pie crackers!

Several jars of apple jelly on a stripped towel.

19. Salted Caramel Apple Crisp from Oh So Delicioso

A touch of salted caramel brings out the sweet-tart flavor of tender baked apples and golden, buttery crumble in this comforting dessert.

A pan of salted caramel apple crisp with a spoon drizzling salted caramel sauce over it. — Image from Oh So Delicioso

20. Fall Apple Slaw from The View From Great Island

Shredded cabbage and crisp apples are tossed with a tangy dressing in this vibrant slaw, bringing a fresh, crunchy bite to any fall meal.

A bowl of fall apple slaw with 2 forks sticking into it. — Image from View From Great Island

21. California Harvest Fall Sangria from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

An easy Fall Sangria recipe made with Champagne grapes, Mission figs, crisp apples, and blackberries mixed with luscious Merlot.

wine being poured into a glass pitcher with apple slices in it.

22. Masala Chai Apple Fritters from The Jam Lab

Infused with juicy apples, warm spices and milk tea, these golden fritters are crisp on the outside and irresistibly soft within, perfect for cozy snacking.

Several apple fritters on a wire rack on a baking sheet. — Image from The Jam Lab

23. Apple Cheddar Cobbler from Baking The Goods

Sharp cheddar melts into a tender, golden biscuit topping, creating a savory-sweet cobbler that highlights the natural sweetness of baked apples.

A pan of apple cobbler with cheddar biscuits on top. — Image from Baking The Goods

24. Apple Cider Pisco Sour from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

A splash of crisp apple cider adds a refreshing twist to this classic cocktail, making each sip bright and perfectly balanced. Garnish with slices of fresh apple.

Several pisco sour cocktails with fresh apples in them

25. Green Apple Smoothie from A Couple Cooks

Tart green apples blend with leafy greens and dates for a refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie that’s perfect for a healthy start to your day.

A glass of green smoothie with a gold straw. — Image from A Couple Cooks

26. Traeger Apple Crisp Smoked Brie from Or Whatever You Do

Creamy brie melts beneath a layer of smoky, caramelized apples and crisp topping, creating an irresistible blend of sweet, savory, and wood-fired flavors.

A bowl of apple crisp brie with a piece of bread going in to dip — Image from Or Whatever You Do

27. Butternut and Apple Soup from Feasting At Home

Sweet apples and creamy butternut squash blend together in this velvety soup, delivering a comforting bowl full of autumn flavors.

A bowl of squash soup with a spoon in the bowl. — Image from Feasting At Home

28. Apple Bourbon Cocktail from Pamela Salzman

Smooth bourbon mingles with crisp apple for a cozy, autumn-inspired cocktail that’s both warming and refreshingly bright.

Two apple bourbon cocktails with apple slices in them. — Image from Pamela Salzman

29. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Prunes from ¡Hola! Jalapeño

This apple cinnamon oatmeal is next level. Topped with a sweet, cinnamon-laced sauté of caramelized apples, prunes, and toasted pecans, plus a quick hack for tastier oats! You will never have another boring bowl of oatmeal again.

A red bowl filled with oatmeal topped with apples and maple syrup.

30. One-Bowl Apple Yogurt Cake with Pistachios from Serving Dumplings

Moist, tender cake studded with juicy apple and crunchy pistachios comes together effortlessly in just one bowl, making it perfect for easy baking days.