Cozy apple desserts filled with warm spices, caramel, and all the best flavors of fall.

Apple Desserts ⬇️

Apple Cider Donuts 

Caramel Apple Nachos

Apple Cider Donuts

These soft and cozy baked Apple Cider Donuts are filled with warm fall spices, sweet apple cider and apple butter. Finish them with a cinnamon-sugar coating and a light apple cider glaze for an easy fall treat! 🍎🍩

Ingredients

For the donuts

• 1 box spice cake mix
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons apple butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

For the cinnamon-sugar coating

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup, for brushing

Optional apple cider glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons apple cider
• Splash of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, applesauce, apple cider, apple butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir just until combined.
3. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with one corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the donut cavities, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
5. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
6. Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
7. While the donuts are still slightly warm, lightly brush each one with maple syrup and coat it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. To make the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider and a splash of vanilla. Add additional cider as needed until smooth.
9. Drizzle the glaze lightly over the cinnamon-sugar-coated donuts. Let it set for a few minutes before serving.

Tip: Add the apple cider to the glaze gradually so it doesn’t become too thin.

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 Caramel Apple Pie Nachos 🍏

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Total time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6–8 servings

Ingredients

• 4–5 (8-inch) flour tortillas, cut into 8 wedges each
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider drink mix
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Apple Extract
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup caramel sauce, warmed
• Whipped cream
• Small handful dried cranberries, chopped
• Optional: chopped pecans or toffee bits

Instructions

1. Combine the granulated sugar and 1½ teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, apple cider drink mix, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
3. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape. Remove from the heat. Add Apple Extract. 
4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F.
5. Working in small batches, fry the tortilla wedges for 30–60 seconds per side, or until lightly golden and crisp.
6. Remove with a slotted spoon and briefly drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
7. While still warm, toss the tortilla chips in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Arrange the chips on a serving platter and spoon the warm cinnamon apples over the top.
9. Drizzle generously with warmed caramel sauce. Add whipped cream and sprinkle with the chopped dried cranberries.
10. Finish with chopped pecans or toffee bits, if desired. Serve immediately.