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).
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1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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6
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
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7
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
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8
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.
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9
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.
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10
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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11
Rustic Apple Galette
You'll love the spiked butterscotch sauce that coats this rustic-looking dessert.
Get the recipe at Country Living.
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12
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.
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13
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.
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14
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
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15
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
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16
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.
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17
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.
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18
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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19
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
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20
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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