The best apple recipes
There's no beating a warm slice of apple pie or crumble, especially with a dollop of ice cream. These are our favourite apple desserts to try.
Make the most of British apple season with our collection of delicious apple recipes. We've got all the classics covered – from apple crumble to apple pie (served with ice cream or custard, of course!) – to more adventurous desserts, like this apple crumble cheesecake and Bramley apple and custard tart. Comfort food at its very best.
Apples are incredibly versatile and pair well with chocolate (our chocolate apple Betty is a must-try), as well as other seasonal fruits, such as plums, blackberries and pears.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with more decadent dessert recipes from Good Housekeeping.
Apple Pie
This traditional dessert is an ideal winter warmer. A cinnamon spiced apple and sultana centre is enveloped with a buttery pastry, perfect served with a dash of cream – delicious.
Recipe: Classic Apple Pie
Toffee Apples
A toffee apple is a classic Bonfire Night or autumnal treat. This apple recipe only requires three ingredients and will prove popular with kids (and big kids) alike.
Recipe: Toffee apples
Plum and Apple Crumble
This plum and apple crumble recipe is a great way to use up a bounty of autumn fruits. Save it for your next Sunday roast dessert.
Recipe: Plum and Apple Crumble
Apple Strudel
A classic apple strudel recipe can't be beaten! With shop-bought filo pastry, it's easy to make, too.
Recipe: Easy apple strudel
Apple Crumble
Is there a more comforting dessert recipe than apple crumble with lashings of custard? This classic apple crumble recipe is one to repeat time and time again.
Recipe: Apple crumble
Apple Crumble Cheesecake
The humble crumble gets a glamorous makeover! This incredible apple cheesecake recipe requires a bit of effort, but all the elements can be prepared ahead and assembled quickly to make a show-stopping dessert.
Recipe: Apple Crumble cheesecake
Apple Galette
Stash this dessert in the freezer for a quick and easy go-to pud, perfect for dinner parties.
Recipe: Apple Galette
Biscoff and Cinnamon Apple Puff Pockets
These mini apple pies are cooked with Biscoff spread so they have a wonderful spiced biscuit flavour throughout. Be careful when tucking in, as the filling gets very hot.
Toffee Apple Cake
We've taken the popular Bonfire Night treat of toffee apples and transformed them into a decadent dessert worthy of any autumnal dinner party. There are a few steps involved, but the results are well worth the extra effort.
Recipe: Toffee Apple Cake
Easy Apple Tarts
So delicious and impressive, your guests will never know you took shortcuts! These taste great with a spoonful of vanilla ice cream or some pouring cream.
Recipe: Easy apple tarts
Apple and Raspberry Tarte Tatin
This simplified version of the French classic makes a delicious way to end any dinner party.
Recipe: Apple and Raspberry Tarte Tatin
Chocolate Apple Betty
A classic American pudding, this chocolate dessert is one of the easiest apple recipes to make and a joy to eat.
Recipe: Chocolate Apple Betty
Apple Crumble Pots
A classic with a twist; each guest gets their own individual jar of apple crumble to top with lashings of cream or custard.
Recipe: Apple crumble pots
Flapjack Apple Crumble
Everyone loves crumble topping, and this chewy flapjack version is one of our favourites yet.
Recipe: Flapjack apple crumble
Gingerbread Gin Apple and Blackberry Crumble
This boozy and warming crumble will put a smile on your guest’s faces. The gingerbread mixture makes more biscuits than you need, but they keep well and are delicious with a cup of tea or hot milk.
Apple Crumble Bars
Try our delicious apple recipe for crumble bars, your favourite pudding revamped.
Recipe: Apple Crumble Bars
Dutch Apple Tart
A crisp biscuity pastry deep-filled with cinnamon-laced apples – and no soggy bottom in sight!
Recipe: Dutch apple tart
Bramley Apple and Custard Tart
Filled with creamy custard, this impressive apple tart takes minimal effort but is guaranteed to wow your guests.
Recipe: Bramley apple and custard tart
Apple Crumb Cake
Densely fruity with an irresistible crumb, this apple crumb cake recipe is great served with clotted cream or vanilla ice cream.
Recipe: Apple crumb cake
Fig and Apple Cake
Simple but seriously moreish, this fig and apple sponge recipe is one of our favourites.
Recipe: Fig and apple cake
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