10 Easy Apple Dessert Recipes for Impressive Homemade Treats

Looking for simple yet delicious apple desserts that will wow your family and guests? You’re in the right place! Apples are versatile budget-friendly and packed with flavor making them perfect for quick desserts. Below we’ve compiled 10 foolproof recipes—each requiring minimal effort but delivering maximum taste.

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1. Classic Apple Crumble

A warm buttery crumble with tender spiced apples—this dessert is comfort food at its best.

Ingredients:

• 4 large apples (peeled cored sliced)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup cold butter (cubed)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Toss apples with lemon juice granulated sugar cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread in a baking dish.
• In a bowl mix flour oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.
• Sprinkle topping over apples.
• Bake for 35-40 mins until golden and bubbly.

Pro Tip: Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra-decadent treat!

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2. 5-Minute Microwave Apple Crisp

Need dessert fast? This single-serving crisp is ready in minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 apple (diced)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp oats
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

• Mix apple maple syrup and cinnamon in a microwave-safe mug.
• In another bowl combine flour oats sugar and butter into crumbs.
• Sprinkle topping over apples.
• Microwave for 2-3 mins until soft.

Pro Tip: Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness.

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3. No-Bake Apple Pie Bars

Creamy crunchy and no oven required!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup apple pie filling

Instructions:

• Mix crumbs and butter press into a pan. Chill 10 mins.
• Beat cream cheese sugar and vanilla; spread over crust.
• Top with apple filling.
• Refrigerate 2 hours before slicing.

Pro Tip: Drizzle caramel sauce for extra flair.

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4. Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Crispy outside soft inside—just like the fair!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup diced apples
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 egg
• Oil spray

Instructions:

• Mix dry ingredients then stir in milk and egg. Fold in apples.
• Drop spoonfuls into the air fryer at 350°F (175°C).
• Cook 8-10 mins flipping halfway.

Pro Tip: Dust with powdered sugar after cooking.

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5. Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Set it and forget it—rich spiced perfection!

Ingredients:

• 6 apples (peeled chopped)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp cloves
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
• Cook on low 8-10 hours stirring occasionally.
• Blend until smooth.

Pro Tip: Great on toast pancakes or yogurt!

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6. Apple Dump Cake

3 ingredients zero effort—pure magic!

Ingredients:

• 2 cans apple pie filling
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• ½ cup melted butter

Instructions:

• Spread pie filling in a baking dish.
• Sprinkle dry cake mix on top.
• Drizzle with butter.
• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 mins.

Pro Tip: Add chopped nuts for crunch.

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7. Caramel Apple Nachos

Fun shareable and ready in 10 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 2 apples (sliced)
• ½ cup melted caramel
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ¼ cup crushed peanuts

Instructions:

• Arrange apple slices on a plate.
• Drizzle with caramel and melted chocolate.
• Sprinkle with peanuts.

Pro Tip: Use a mix of green and red apples for color.

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8. Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake

Single-serving dessert in 60 seconds!

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp grated apple

Instructions:

• Mix dry ingredients in a mug.
• Stir in wet ingredients.
• Microwave 1 minute.

Pro Tip: Top with whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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9. Apple Pie Roll-Ups

Like mini hand pies—great for parties!

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 cup apple pie filling
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Cinnamon sugar

Instructions:

• Cut pastry into squares add filling and roll.
• Brush with egg wash sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 mins.

Pro Tip: Serve with caramel dip.

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10. Apple Cider Donut Holes

Fall flavors in bite-sized treats!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup apple cider
• 1 egg
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

• Mix dry ingredients then stir in cider and egg.
• Drop spoonfuls into hot oil (350°F/175°C).
• Fry 2-3 mins until golden.

Pro Tip: Roll in cinnamon sugar while warm.

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Final Thoughts

These 10 easy apple desserts prove that delicious doesn’t have to mean difficult. Whether you need a quick mug cake or a show-stopping crumble there’s something here for every occasion.