Cozy Fall Apple Recipes

When the weather cools and the leaves start to turn, there’s nothing quite like the taste of crisp, sweet apples. Whether you’re baking up something cozy or sharing dessert with friends, apples add that perfect touch of fall flavor.

This season, grab a bag of fresh apples from your local Brookshire Brothers and try one (or all!) of these delicious recipes. From a wholesome crumble to buttery turnovers and a decadent caramel cheesecake — you’ll fall in love with every bite.

🍎 Healthy Apple Crumble

A warm, comforting dessert that’s naturally sweetened and full of flavor. It’s the perfect balance of tender baked apples and golden, crunchy topping. 

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 5 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the crumble topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Toss apple slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Spread evenly in a greased baking dish.
3. In another bowl, mix oats, almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle topping over the apples.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
6. Serve warm — try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of maple syrup!

🥐 Easy Apple Turnovers

Flaky, golden, and filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples — these turnovers are the ultimate fall treat.

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 package puff pastry (thawed)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir together cornstarch and water, then add to the skillet to thicken the filling. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
4. Cut puff pastry into 5x5-inch squares. Add a spoonful of apple filling to the center of each.
5. Fold each square into a triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Brush lightly with egg wash.
7. Bake for **15–20 minutes**, or until golden brown.
8. Cool slightly and drizzle with icing if desired.

🍰 Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Creamy, rich, and perfectly indulgent — this caramel apple cheesecake brings together everything you love about fall in one delicious bite.

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons melted butter

Cheesecake Filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Layer:

• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Caramel Sauce:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the crust.
4. In a skillet, cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for about 5 minutes. Spoon over cheesecake layer.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. For caramel, melt brown sugar and butter in a saucepan, add cream and salt, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick.
7. Drizzle caramel over chilled cheesecake before serving.

🍂 Celebrate Fall with Brookshire Brothers

Whether you’re baking something sweet for your family or preparing desserts for a fall get-together, fresh apples from Brookshire Brothers are the key ingredient to every cozy recipe.

Visit your local store to pick up your favorite varieties — Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith — and discover more fall-inspired ingredients in our produce department.