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20 Apple Cinnamon Recipes to Make Your Fall Feasts Complete

These recipes show just what this iconic pairing can do!

Headshot of Christopher MichelBy Christopher Michel
Becky Luigart-Stayner

There are certain smells that always make us glad it's fall: wood smoke from a fire place, a pile of leaves in the crisp air, and a steaming mug of apple cider with a cinnamon stick in it. The combination of apples and cinnamon is so classic it's hard to imagine a time when they weren't paired together. To help you get into the spirit of the season, here are 20 recipes—including our favorite cider cocktail—that combine apples and cinnamon to great effect. Enjoy!

What's your favorite apple cinnamon recipe? Tell us in the comments, below!

1

Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

apple cider donut bundt cake on a plate with apples and lemons and flours around it for garnish
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Apple cider and all the fall spices combine for a tender bundt that tastes just like the donut!

Get the recipe for Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake.

2

Woodchuck Warmer

woodchuck warmer apple cider cocktail
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This is the ultimate cool-weather cocktail: Homemade cider, bourbon, maple syrup, and a cinnamon stick to stir with.

Get the recipe for Woodchuck Warmer Apple Cider Cocktail.

3

Caramel Apple Turnovers

caramel apple turnovers on a parchment lined rack and drizzled with caramel
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Cinnamon-spiced apples fill these tender breakfast turnovers, and a caramel sauce tops them. They're hard to stop eating!

Get the recipe for Caramel Apple Turnovers.

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4

Apple-Cinnamon Layer Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

apple cinnamon layer cake on a wooden cake stand on a white wooden table outside
Brian Woodcock

Apple, cinnamon, and caramel are a match made in heaven.

Get the recipe for Apple-Cinnamon Layer Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting.

5

Honey-Roasted Applesauce

honey roasted applesauce
Charles Schiller

If you've only ever had store-bought applesauce, this is the time for that to change. It's so easy to make you won't believe it.

Get the recipe for Honey-Roasted Applesauce.

6

Brown Butter Apple Pie

brown butter apple pie
Hector M. Sanchez

No joke, this may be the best apple pie recipe we've ever published.

Get the recipe for Brown Butter Apple Pie.

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7

Maple Apple Tarte Tatin

maple apple tarte tatin on a plate with two slices cut out
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Maple pairs beautifully with cinnamon and apples.

Get the recipe for Maple Apple Tarte Tatin.

8

Salted Caramel-Apple Slab Pie

caramel apple slab pie in a sheet pan with apple shaped cut outs in the top crust
Brian Woodcock

Cinnamon and nutmeg dusted apples fill this party-sized pie!

Get the recipe for Salted Caramel-Apple Slab Pie.

9

Nancy Fuller's Double-Crust Apple-Cheddar Pie

apple dessert recipes double crust apple cheddar pie in a pie plate on a window sill
Dana Gallagher

This classic pie is filled with two kinds of apples, simply seasoned with lemon, brown sugar, and of course cinnamon.

Get the recipe for Nancy Fuller's Double-Crust Apple-Cheddar Pie.

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10

Cast-Iron Apple-Blackberry Crumble with Sour Cream Whip

apple blackberry crumble in an enamel cast iron skillet with some scooped into a bowl with sour cream whip on top
Brian Woodcock

A combo of cinnamon and cardamom give this crumble both brightness and depth.

Get the recipe for Cast-Iron Apple-Blackberry Crumble.

11

Apple Blossom Tart

apple blossom tart on a white plate
Brian Woodcock

Pink Lady apples are the star of this eye-catching recipe. Though the recipe calls for a spice blend, you can use straight cinnamon to good effect.

Get the recipe for Apple Blossom Tart.

12

Mrs. Carter's Skillet Apple Pie

apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet with a slice cut out
Matt Armendariz

Apple pie filling and cinnamon sugar make this pantry classic a breeze!

Get the recipe for Mrs. Carter's Skillet Apple Pie.

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13

Pie-Spiced Apple Fritters

pie spiced apple fritters on a wire rack and some in parchment lined bowls
Brian Woodcock

These bite-sized treats can be made with cinnamon, or with a spice blend that includes it.

Get the recipe for Pie-Spiced Apple Fritters.

14

Apple-Cheddar Crumble Pie

apple cheddar crumble pie in a white pie plate with a slice removed
Iain Bagwell

This simply spiced cinnamon- and allspice-coated apple pie gets a crumble top with a surprisingly savory addition: Cheddar cheese!

Get the recipe for Apple-Cheddar Crumble Pie.

15

Apple Cider Donuts

apple cider donuts on a vintage serving platter
Brian Woodcock

These doughnuts taste just like a crisp fall afternoon. Cinnamon takes it over the top.

Get the recipe for Apple Cider Donuts.

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16

Fall Apple Cranberry Pie

apple cranberry pie in a white pie plate with pie crust leaves on top
Rita Maas

Cranberries offer a tart counter to sweet apples and savory cinnamon.

Get the recipe for Fall Apple Cranberry Pie.

17

Apple Crostata

apple crostata with dried cherries cranberries and pepitas on a white plate
Johnny Miller

Want to really switch up your apple cinnamon pie? Add cherries, red pepper jelly, and toasted pumpkin seeds!

Get the recipe for Apple Crostata.

18

Cranberry Apple Crisp

cranberry apple crisp  in a baking dish with a spoon for serving
Susie Cushner

You can make the cinnamon crumble topping ahead and pull it out to use whenever you have fresh apples!

Get the recipe for Cranberry Apple Crisp.

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19

All-American Apple Pie

a slice of all american apple pie on a plate with a fork
Anna Williams

You can't go wrong with a classic. This simple pie has just tart apples and plenty of cinnamon.

Get the recipe for All American Apple Pie.

20

Farmhouse Apple Pie

a slice of double crust apple pie on a light blue plate with a fork
Thayer Allyson Gowdy

This is the pie we make when we get back from apple picking.

Get the recipe for Traditional Apple Pie.

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