Introduction
When fall rolls around, there’s nothing cozier than the smell of apples, cinnamon, and buttery crust baking in the oven. Apple pie has long been a symbol of comfort, but these 23 apple pie twists take that classic charm to new levels of deliciousness. From hand pies to cheesecakes and crumbles, each recipe celebrates that sweet-tart apple flavor in its own special way. Grab your whisk and let’s dive into the best fall bakes!
1. Classic Deep-Dish Apple Pie
The ultimate homemade apple pie — buttery, flaky, and full of warm spices.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 cups sliced Granny Smith apples
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Line pie dish with one crust, fill with apple mixture, and dot with butter.
- Add top crust, seal edges, and cut slits for steam.
- Bake 45–50 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbly.
How to Serve It
Cool for 30 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
2. Caramel Drizzle Apple Pie
A sweet caramel touch makes this pie irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 double pie crust
- 6 cups Honeycrisp apples, sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and caramel sauce.
- Fill crust, top with second crust, and bake 45 minutes.
- Cool slightly, drizzle with caramel before serving.
How to Serve It
Top with a pinch of sea salt and serve with whipped cream.
3. Dutch Apple Crumble Pie
A cozy crumble pie that combines crisp topping and juicy apples.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 6 cups apples, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- For topping: ½ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss apples with sugar, spices, and lemon juice.
- Mix crumble ingredients until coarse.
- Fill crust, add topping, bake 45–50 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream.
4. Apple Pie Cheesecake
Two desserts in one: creamy cheesecake meets spiced apple topping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) cream cheese blocks
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups apple pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix crust ingredients, press into pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Spoon apple pie filling on top.
- Bake 55 minutes. Cool and chill 4 hours.
How to Serve It
Drizzle caramel before serving for a bakery finish.
5. Apple Hand Pies
Portable, flaky, and perfect for snacking on the go.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts
- 2 cups diced apples
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 egg (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, flour.
- Cut crusts into circles, fill with apple mix, fold and seal.
- Brush with egg, bake 20–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.
6. Apple Pie Bars
All the flavor of pie in easy, shareable bars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 5 cups sliced apples
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix crust ingredients, press half into a 9×13 pan.
- Layer apples, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Add remaining crust crumbs on top.
- Bake 40 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Cut into squares and drizzle with caramel.
7. Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Soft rolls meet apple pie filling in this fall-perfect bake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup apple pie filling
Instructions
- Make dough, rise 1 hour.
- Roll out, spread apple filling, roll and slice.
- Bake 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
- Top with icing.
How to Serve It
Enjoy warm with a drizzle of cream cheese glaze.
8. Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes
Tiny treats packed with apple pie flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup diced apples
- Caramel for topping
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar; add eggs.
- Stir in apples and dry ingredients.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- Cool and top with caramel.
9. Skillet Caramel Apple Pie
Rustic, buttery, and baked right in a skillet for extra crispness.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 5 cups sliced apples
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
Instructions
- Melt butter in skillet, sauté apples and sugar 5 minutes.
- Add crust on top, bake 25 minutes at 375°F.
- Cool slightly before slicing.
10. Apple Crumble Muffins
Soft muffins topped with sweet crumble—perfect breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup diced apples
- Topping: ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup flour, 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix batter ingredients, fill muffin tins.
- Add crumble topping.
- Bake 20–25 minutes.
11. Apple Pie French Toast Bake
Warm, comforting, and great for brunch.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups apple pie filling
Instructions
- Grease dish, layer bread and apple filling.
- Mix eggs, milk, cinnamon; pour over.
- Chill 30 mins.
- Bake 40 mins at 350°F.
12. Mini Apple Pie Tarts
Elegant bite-sized pies with rich apple filling.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups apple pie filling
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
Instructions
- Cut crust into circles, press into muffin tins.
- Fill with apples.
- Bake 20 minutes at 375°F.
- Cool and glaze with caramel.
13. Apple Galette
Simple, beautiful, and perfect for casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 3 cups apple slices
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange apples in center of crust, fold edges over.
- Brush butter, sprinkle sugar.
- Bake 35 minutes.
14. Apple Pie Milkshake
Apple pie in drinkable form!
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup apple pie filling
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.
15. Apple Pie Pancakes
A sweet fall twist on breakfast pancakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup apple pie filling
Instructions
- Make pancake batter, fold in apples.
- Cook on greased skillet until golden.
- Serve warm with syrup.
16. Apple Pie Turnovers
Flaky and filled with spiced apples—ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 cups apple pie filling
- 1 egg wash
Instructions
- Cut pastry into squares, fill with apples, fold over.
- Seal edges, brush with egg wash.
- Bake 20 minutes at 400°F.
17. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Sweet and salty magic in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 5 cups apples
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Make crust, bake 10 minutes.
- Add apples and caramel, sprinkle with crumbs.
- Bake 35 minutes.
18. Apple Pie Parfait
A no-bake twist that’s light and creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple pie filling
- 1 cup granola
- ½ cup whipped cream
Instructions
Layer granola, apples, and cream in glasses. Chill and serve cold.
19. Apple Pie Wontons
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.
Ingredients
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 2 cups apple pie filling
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Place filling in wrappers, seal edges.
- Fry until golden. Drain and dust with sugar.
20. Apple Pie Ice Cream
Cool, creamy, and full of fall flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup apple pie filling
Instructions
Blend all, freeze for 4 hours. Stir halfway for creamy texture.
21. Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars
Rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham crumbs
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cream cheese blocks
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups apple filling
Instructions
- Make crust, pour cheesecake mix, add apples.
- Sprinkle crumble and bake 45 minutes at 325°F.
22. Apple Pie Stuffed Donuts
A sweet handheld indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 1 cup apple pie filling
Instructions
- Make dough, rise 1 hour.
- Fry donuts until golden.
- Fill with apple mixture. Roll in sugar.
23. Apple Pie Bread
Soft, moist, and perfect with coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, combine.
- Fold in apples.
- Bake 50 minutes at 350°F.
Conclusion
And there you have it — 23 apple pie twists that fill your kitchen with the scent of fall and your table with happiness. Whether you crave something classic or want to try a fun new version, these recipes are sure to win hearts all season long. Save your favorites, share them with friends, and make this autumn the tastiest one yet! 🥧🍏
