Delicious Ways to Enjoy Apple Desserts in the Season of Fall

It is the time of the year when the wind changes its direction and leaves change its color. Their red, orange, and golden hues welcome the fall season with its warmth. This is the season to get cozy, sit by the fire, and enjoy the warmth of some amazing seasonal apple desserts that are a celebration. With winter knocking at the door, you would like to prepare for the season with some amazing food and desserts to warm your soul. And what can be better than the classic apple desserts? Be it the classic apple pie or a creative twist, this seasonal fruit can synchronize with your creativity. With warm regards to the classic Cadbury chocolate cake and Chocolate sponge cake, let’s bake some apple desserts.

Classic apple pie with a twist

What is fall without the classic apple pie? Try this classic pie with a spicy twist. Add some ginger and cardamom to make it warmer and fall-appropriate.

Ingredients:

• 800 gm Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples
• 150 gm granulated sugar
• 50 gm brown sugar
• 5 gm cinnamon powder
• 3 gm ground ginger
• 2 gm cardamom powder
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 50 gm unsalted butter
• 60 ml cold water
• 300 gm all-purpose flour (for the crust)

Instructions:

• Peel and slice the apples and then toss them with two types of sugars, spices, and lemon juice.
• In a pan, add butter and cook the apple mixture on medium heat until the apples soften. But don’t make it too mushy.
• Separately, make the pie crust with flour, butter, and cold water.
• Set the skillet with the crust and add the filling to it.
• Bake them at 180℃ for 40-45 minutes and let them turn golden brown. Keep an eye on it to check if it’s ready.
• Serve the spicy apple pie with a scoop of vanilla.

Caramel apple cheesecake

Want to experiment with the classic cheesecake? Let’s mix the fall-appropriate caramelized apples with the cheesecake. The creamy layer of cheesecake will perfectly complement the caramelized apples making it the best apple desserts.

Ingredients:

• 400 gm Pink Lady apples
• 100 gm granulated sugar
• 50 gm brown sugar
• 150 gm flour
• 100 gm unaltered butter
• 400 gm cream cheese
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml vanilla extract
• 10 ml lemon juice

For the caramel sauce:

• 60 ml heavy cream
• 50 ml water
• 200 gm granulated sugar

Instructions:

• Prepare the crust by mixing flour, melted butter, and sugar. Press the crust into a baking dish and let it bake.
• Now beat the cream cheese, two types of sugars, eggs, and vanilla essence until it becomes smooth. Spread them over the crust with a spatula.
• On the top, add the caramelized apples generously.
• Now make the caramel sauce by heating sugar and water until it turns golden. Then add the butter and cook some more. You can add a pinch of sea salt to it to enhance the flavor or caramel. Drizzle it over the pie.

Apple crumble tart

You might crave a chocolate tart once in a while. During fall, try this seasonal apple crumble pie to bring change to your taste buds. The flaky crust with warm spiced apples will melt your heart.

Ingredients:

• 250 gm All-purpose flour:
• 100 gm Unsalted butter
• 50 gm Granulated sugar
• 500 gm Apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
• 100 gm Brown sugar
• 5 gm Ground cinnamon
• 15 ml Lemon juice
• 50 gm Rolled oats
• 50 gm All-purpose flour (for crumble)
• 50 gm Unsalted butter (cold, for crumble)

Instructions:

• Combine the flour, sugar, and cold butter for the crust. In a tart pan, spread the crust evenly and cut the excess from the sides. Bake it for 15 minutes at 180°C.
• Peel and slice the apples, then deseed them. Toss it with brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon powder. Once it is done, pour the mixture on the crust.
• For the crumble, mix flour, oats, and cold butter. Mix them with your hands so that the warmth of your hands will help the butter melt. Once the crumbles are made, evenly sprinkle them over the apples.
• Pop the pan in an oven and bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes. Make sure the pie turns golden.

Try these desserts with some cider or hot chocolate to enjoy the fall season and the desserts. Be it for a small gathering with friends or to celebrate any occasion, these apple desserts will steal the show.