Indulge in 15 Vegan Apple Desserts Perfect for Autumn!

Aside from pumpkins, nothing says fall quite like apples. The autumn brings apple festivals, apple cider, apple butter, and everything else apple-inspired that you can imagine.

Head to your local farmer’s market and grab a bushel of apples, then dive into the wonderful world of apple-filled desserts. Whether it’s apple doughnuts, baked apples, or the classic apple pie itself, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Take a look at these 15 apple-filled OGP recipes and be inspired to have some autumnal fun in the kitchen. You might even try one of these recipes at your Thanksgiving bash!

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1. Baked Cheesecake Stuffed Apples

2. Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies

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These Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies by Anupama Paliwal are pretty easy and simple to make. Plus, they taste awesome. Eating them is a sensual experience in itself because they are buttery, flaky, crisp on the outside, and luscious and sweet inside. Once the hand pies are baked, brush them with a little butter and a generous sprinkle of powdered sugar, then chopped almonds and a spoonful of leftover pie filling. Trust us, you won’t regret adding pie filling on top — it just tastes so divine. Feel free to serve it along with a scoop of ice cream. No matter how you eat them, they are just YUM.

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3. Spiced Apple Doughnuts With Apple Cider Glaze

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These Spiced Apple Doughnuts With Apple Cider Glaze by Larice Feuerstein are the epitome of autumn. Warm apple cider and cozy spices? It doesn’t get more autumnal than that! Eat a doughnut or two with a mug of warm apple cider right after you go apple picking, and then jump in a big pile of leaves for the full fall experience.

4. Apple Cinnamon Sticky Buns

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To make these Apple Cinnamon Sticky Buns by Celeste Meredith, sweet, juicy apple is tossed in cinnamon and brown sugar, then rolled up in soft, tender bread. It’s like eating a cinnamon apple pie.

5. The Best Easy Apple Hand Pies

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This recipe for The Best Easy Apple Hand Pies by Tania Pilcher is a great way of serving an apple pie as an individual portion – no cutlery and no mess! They are a perfect ‘grab and go’ snack that can be eaten hot or cold. It’s a great recipe to make with children, too. They can be made in advance and stored in the freezer, ready for the upcoming holiday season. Vegan, no refined sugar.

6. Apple Cider Cake with Whipped Cream

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Is apple cider your favorite drink? Whether it is or isn’t, you are bound to love this Apple Cider Cake with Whipped Cream by Petra Vogel. It is so moist and full of delicious apple flavor. The perfect fall cake and dessert!

7. Cranberry Apple Crisp

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This Cranberry Apple Crisp by Carly Paige is mostly fruit with just a little bit of sweetness and almond crumble on top. It’s a great option for a festive dessert to show off to friends and family.

8. Hot Apples

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Apple season is the perfect time to pick apples by the bushel, then dehydrate them to make apple chips, bake them, and slice and dip them in assorted nut butter. This easy recipe for Hot Apples by Misha and Vicky Collins will fill your entire house with a homey, delicious aroma as it bubbles and bakes. This naturally sweet treat is so simple that the most difficult thing will be waiting for it to cool down enough to eat.

9. German Apple Cake With Candied Almond Topping

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While apfelkuchen is literally translated as apple cake, you will find the term used to refer to several German desserts, some resembling more of a pie or crumble, while others more closely fit what we think of as a cake. Either way, they are all delicious and perfect for fall! This German Apple Cake With Candied Almond Topping by Lindsey Auerbach is unusual in that it has a staggered baking process. The first step ensures that the apples have enough time to dry out before they get covered with the almond topping. It also prevents the almonds from browning too much before the cake underneath is cooked.

10. Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins

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These Cinnamon Apple Crisp Muffins by Ginny McMeans have a sweet cinnamon crunch topping that will remind you of streusel, but they don’t need the extra work.

11. Apple Almond Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

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There may be nothing better than a fresh batch of homemade, warm, and gooey cinnamon rolls! To make everyone’s favorite breakfast pastry seasonal, this recipe for Apple Almond Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls by Travis Piper uses a sourdough base and an apple and raisin filling. The glaze is infused with almond extract, making these rolls even more autumnal and delicious!

12. Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie

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This vegan Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie by Shanika Graham-White is the best! It’s great for fall and has a flaky vegan crust (infused with hints of citrus) and topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumble that melts in your mouth! Of course, just like with your other favorite pies, a generous scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream makes everything better!

13. Apple Pie Granola with Toasted Pecans and Quinoa

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This recipe for Apple Pie Granola with Toasted Pecans and Quinoa by Gabrielle St. Claire features homemade dehydrated apples, it’s the saving grace concept for apples on their way out, has minimal ingredients, minimal added sugar, features crispy pecans, and quinoa for an added protein boost, can easily be made in bulk, given as a holiday gift, perf for fall, and is my new favorite granola!!

14. Apple Loaf Cake

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This vegan Apple Loaf Cake by Dora Daily is moist and delicious. If you have any apples that are getting a little soft, this is the perfect recipe to use them up in. The recipe calls for apple butter, which you can make yourself or you can use store-bought. You can also use applesauce if that’s what you can find. Cut yourself a slice and top it with some vegan butter or a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream for a cozy dessert!

15. The Perfect Apple Pie

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Although from a distance, making a homemade pie sounds long and drawn out, it’s super easy! What’s fabulous about this recipe for The Perfect Apple Pie by Gabrielle St. Claire, is everything! It’s a handful of staple kitchen ingredients, packed with apples, can easily be made in bulk, and pie crust can be chilled and saved for later use or other recipes.

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