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30+ Apple Pie Recipes You Won't Be Able to Resist

The classic fall dessert just got a seriously delicious makeover.

apple pie hand pies and micemeat and apple pie
Romulo Yanes + Keller & Keller

Whether you just got back from an apple picking adventure or you're prepping for Thanksgiving dinner, it's no surprise you're craving apple pie. While you could go with your mom's recipe, you could also try one of these creative variations. Each one is just as delicious as the last, so good luck choosing just one. (Okay fine, two).

cheddar-crusted apple pie
Iain Bagwell
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Cheddar-Crusted Apple Pie

Apples and cheese? Not your typical combination. But both are baked into this dessert to create a sweet and savory spin on your typical apple pie.

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apple and cranberry hand pies thanksgiving dessert
Romulo Yanes
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Apple and Cranberry Hand Pies

These pies may be small, but the flavor is huge. The sweetness from the apple and tartness from the cranberry go together like BFFs.

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ginger dandy apple pie
Dasha Wright
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Ginger Dandy Apple Pie

Spice up your classic apple pie by infusing it with ginger and lime. Your guests will be wowed with each bite.

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apple pie pancakes with maple walnuts
Mark Thomas
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Apple Pie Pancakes with Maple Walnuts

Upgrade breakfast with these apple pie pancakes topped with maple walnuts and drizzled in maple syrup.

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Walnut Streusel Sour Cream Apple Pie
Con Poulos
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Walnut Streusel Sour Cream Apple Pie

Pie gets a facelift with this recipe that calls for a streusel topping made from cinnamon, brown sugar and walnuts.

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Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie
Kate Sears
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Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie

For a gluten-free spin on an American classic, try this recipe. It features a rice- and tapioca-flour crust that's filled with a traditional apple pie mixture and topped with a cinnamon and brown sugar crumble.

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Tools you'll need: $8, pie pan, amazon.com

caramel apple skillet pie
Con Poulos
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Caramel Apple Skillet Pie

Psst: This is a classic French tarte tatin, but we've made it over with our favorite shortcut using a store-bought pastry. Irresistible!

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Tools you'll need: $20, copper pan oven-safe skillet, amazon.com

all-american apple pie
Anna Williams
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All-American Apple Pie

Granny smith apples, a drop of lemon juice, and a dash of cinnamon come together perfectly to create this traditional American dessert.

Get the recipe at Country Living.

quince mince apple pie
Keller & Keller
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Quince Mince Apple Pie

Serve this mincemeat and apple pie as a sweet treat for the adults. The secret: a splash of brandy.

Get thee recipe at Country Living.

Apple-Blackberry Pie
Con Poulos
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Apple-Blackberry Pie

Just one tablespoon of grated ginger creates unbelievable flavor in this unique pie, bringing out the blackberry and apple flavors in full force. Make it a modern à la mode by topping a slice with yogurt, crème fraîche, or cinnamon-flecked whipped cream.

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Rustic Apple Galette
Miki Duisterhof
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Rustic Apple Galette

You'll love the spiked butterscotch sauce that coats this rustic-looking dessert.

Get the recipe at Country Living.

Brown Butter Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust
Brian Woodcock
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Brown Butter Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust

Take your pick: Granny Smith, Golden Delicious or Pink Lady. Whichever apple you go with, they'll be a guaranteed hit in this dessert.

Get the recipe at Country Living.

Apple Rose Tart with Maple Custard and Walnut Crust 
Courtesy of Hippie Food Mom
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Apple Rose Tart with Maple Custard and Walnut Crust

Any dinner guest is sure to be wowed by this stunning gluten-free tart. While it looks intimidating to replicate, this blogger shares the easy secrets to recreating the pretty pastry on your dessert table.

Get the recipe at HipFoodieMom.

Apple Pie Cinnamon Blondies
Courtesy of Bakerita
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Apple Cinnamon Blondies

Skip the traditional pie mold and go for more of a brownie effect. These blondies are filled with sautéed apples and cinnamon chips, so they still deliver everyone's favorite fall flavors.

Get the recipe at Bakerita.

Tools you'll need: $15, 3-piece baking sheet, amazon.com

Apple Crostata
Johnny Miller
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Apple Crostata

Forego a standard pie in favor of a more rustic crostata and your Thanksgiving dinner guests will be impressed with the final course.

Get the recipe at Country Living.

Tools you'll need: $3, mini cookie cutter set, amazon.com

Apple Slab Pie with Maple Icing
Courtesy of Sally's Baking Addiction
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Apple Slab Pie with Maple Icing

This fall dessert takes some time to make, but it'll be worth every second once you taste that first bite.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.


Apple Crumb Pie
Courtesy of Spend With Pennies
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Apple Crumb Pie

The blogger behind this treat deems it "the best apple crumb pie ever," and man, she isn't kidding.

Get the recipe at Spend With Pennies.


Fall Apple Cranberry Pie
Rita Maas
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Fall Apple Cranberry Pie

You really can't go wrong with an apple and cranberry combo. Kick the presentation up a notch with a pretty fall-themed crust.

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
Courtesy of Jo Cooks
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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake and apple pie. Yes, they truly are a match made in dessert heaven.

Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.

Tools you'll need: $14, hand mixer, amazon.com

Cheddar Apple Pie
Andrew Purcell
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Cheddar Apple Pie

To lighten up this recipe, replace the filling's granulated sugar with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons honey, and sub in low-fat cheddar cheese. It'll save 72 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving.

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Homemade Apple Pie with Chai Spices
Courtesy of Sally's Baking Addiction
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Homemade Apple Pie with Chai Spices

If you love a heartwarming cup of chai tea, you're going to swoon over this apple pie that brings the spice to center stage.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.


Apple Hand Pies
Courtesy of Lovely Little Kitchen
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Apple Hand Pies

Instead of making one big pie, make individual-size hand pies for less of a mess.

Get the recipe at Lovely Little Kitchen.


Apple Pie Cake
Courtesy of Jo Cooks
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Apple Pie Cake

Can't decide between apple pie and cake? Now you don't have to.

Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.


Apple and Oatmeal-Ginger Crumb Pie
Getty Images
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Apple and Oatmeal-Ginger Crumb Pie

As tender and tasty as this apple filling is, it's the crumble that really takes it over the top. Buttery and sweet with a bit of crunch, it works on pies, crumbles, and even straight-up baked apples.

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Dutch Apple Pie Cookies
Courtesy of Lovely Little Kitchen
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Dutch Apple Pie Cookies

Two of your favorite treats merge into one in this incredible culinary creation.

Get the recipe at Lovely Little Kitchen.


Apple Pie Layer Cake
Courtesy of The Suburban Soapbox
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Apple Pie Layer Cake

Consider this brown butter cake the anchor of any dessert table. It comes layered with creamy cheesecake, apple pie filling, and crispy pie crust crumbles that'll send guests into a tailspin.

Get the recipe at The Suburban Soapbox.

Tools you'll need: $28, cake plate, amazon.com

Caramel Apple Crumble Pie
Courtesy of Pastry Affair
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Caramel Apple Crumble Pie

It's a good thing this recipe makes 8-10 servings because trust us, everyone will be asking for a second slice.

Get the recipe at Pastry Affair.

Apple Pie Fries
Courtesy of Cincy Shopper
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Apple Pie Fries

Those prayers of being able to eat fries for dessert? They've officially been answered.

Get the recipe at Cincy Shopper.


Apple Pie Taquitos
JoCooks
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Apple Pie Taquitos

Apple pie taquitos are proof that dreams really do come true, especially since these little slices of heaven only take 15 minutes to make.

Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.

Apple Pie Cupcakes
Courtesy of Inspired Taste
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Apple Pie Cupcakes

Use cinnamon roll dough to bring even more fall flavor to these apple pie cupcakes.

Get the recipe at Inspired Taste.

Tools you'll need: $7, nonstick muffin pan, amazon.com

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