Out with the generic, store-bought apple mash. From-scratch applesauce with fresh Granny Smiths and cinnamon and nutmeg is a treat that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pome Fruits
Fruits that fall into this category typically have a core - such as pears and apples. They may also have a mealier texture than other fruits.
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Granny Smith Applesauce
Copycat Arby's Apple Turnovers
A homemade version of the popular apple turnovers from the Arby's fast food chain. Made with puff pastry sheets, apples, sugar, and cinnamon and drizzled with a sugar...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Apple Slump
Imagine tart apples baked to perfection with a blend of brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Then picture a fluffy, buttery topping that's golden and slightly crisp. Hungry yet?
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Apple Dumplings With Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew really is the secret ingredient to these delectable dumplings! Apples rolled up in crescent dough with a pinch of cinnamon bake up to perfection.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Spiced Fresh Pears
Take advantage of those ripe, in-season pears. Spicing them with sweet cinnamon and cloves makes them a delightful topping for crispy french toast or a sweet layer in a granola and...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Disney French Apple Tart
When it comes to French apple tart, there are few things more tempting than a perfectly baked crust filled with sweet and juicy apples.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cake Mix Apple Crisp
The crumbly topping on this apple crisp is made from white cake mix, cinnamon, and butter. Easy and oh so good!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lowfat Apple Crisp
A more redeeming take on apple pie. If what you really crave is pie a la mode, a big dollop of greek yogurt on top keeps the healthy trend going while still delivering your creamy...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Passover Apple Crisp
Even if you don't celebrate Passover, this apple dessert is a perfect for friends and family. The "crisp" is made with matzo meal instead of oats or flour.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sugar Free Applesauce
Packaged applesauce is usually packed with high fructose corn syrup, but this homemade version is plenty flavorful without all the added sugar.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Dump Cobbler
Need an easy apple dessert? Just a few ingredients and 20 minutes in the oven yields a home-style cobbler everyone will love.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Panera Bread Brown Betty
Made with vanilla extract, eggs, bread crumbs, butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, apples or pears or peaches, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler
The absolute easiest, hands-off apple cobbler. You just need three ingredients, a couple hours in the crockpot, and the all-important ice cream on top.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Cream Cheese Crisp With Brown Sugar Topping
Made with apples, sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
The perfect hot dessert when apple season comes around. Skillet-simmered apples in a thick, pie-spiced glaze go down an absolute treat with a cool spoonful of ice...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Pears
If you are looking for an elegant dessert that isn't a lot of work, then you should try this simple baked pear recipe.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Oat Crisp
A perfect blend of sweet and tart, combined with the nutty flavor of oatmeal. An easy dessert that is always a favorite.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Glazed Pears
Made with apricot preserves, cinnamon stick, pears, apple juice, vanilla extract, butter
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Apple Crumble
Dust off that trusty crock pot of yours because we're going to semi-skillfully throw some apples and crumbs together for dessert. It's all about liberating flavors with...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Batter Fried Apples
The apples are coated in a batter and then fried until golden brown. This dish can be served as a side dish or a dessert.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crispy Pear Dessert
Made with baking powder, salt, egg, butter, pears, lemon juice, sugar, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Fresh Pear Cobbler
Made with egg, milk, salt, fresh pears, sugar, butter, flour, baking powder, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Ginger Ale Applesauce
An easy applesauce recipe with a delicious ingredient twist: ginger ale! A little cinnamon and brown sugar helps add a little additional flavor as well.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Homestyle Slow Cooker Applesauce
What better way to enjoy apples, even when it's not apple season, than with homemade crock pot applesauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler Topped With Fruit and Nut Cereal
Tart apples are mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and then topped with your favorite granola cereal. Slow cook overnight and you...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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