31 Caramel Apple Desserts to Enjoy This Fall

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31 Caramel Apple Desserts to Enjoy This Fall2/31 Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ooey, gooey caramel meets your favorite crisped rice treat in this whimsical fall recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 3/31 Caramel Apple Float 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Float Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t love the flavors of

caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together?

caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I’m feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel syrup around the inside of my glass before adding the apple cider and ginger ale. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania 4/31 Caramel-Apple Skillet Buckle 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandma used to bake a version of this for me when I was a little girl. She would make it using fresh apples from her tree in the backyard. I’ve adapted her recipe because I love the combination of apples, pecans

Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple?

and caramel. —Emily Hobbs, Springfield, Missouri 5/31 Apple Scones 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Scones Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 scones Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A drizzle of caramel complements the apple and whole wheat flavors of these rustic-looking scones. —Arlene Cook, Bainbridge, Georgia 6/31 Caramel Apples 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apples Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings (8 apples) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a

double batch because these treats always go fast!

double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas 7/31 Caramel Apple Strudel 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My father, who was born and raised in Vienna, Austria, would tell us stories about how his mother covered all the kitchen counters with dough whenever she made apple strudel. This recipe is a modern, delicious way to carry on part of my family’s heritage. —Sarah Haengel, Bowie, Maryland 8/31 Caramel Apple Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME

Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this recipe through the years to get it exactly where we want it. I’ve entered several pie contests with it and placed first each time—one bite and you’ll know why this pie’s a winner! —Laurel Dalzell, Manteca, California 9/31 Caramel-Apple Shortbread Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There is nothing like seeing my friends almost melt to the floor when they bite into something I

These cookies never fail to elicit oohs and aahs

made. These cookies never fail to elicit oohs and aahs. —Amber Taylor, Lenoir City, Tennessee 10/31 Oatmeal Cookie Bars 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars make an excellent fall dessert. We like to warm individual servings in the microwave and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It quickly became a family favorite; maybe it’ll become one of your family’s, too. —Carol Stuber, Osawatomie, Kansas 11/31 Caramel Apple Cupcakes 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

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Approved Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they’re the perfect mix of two favorite fall treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas 12/31 Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe

for caramel apple cookies is a fun twist on traditional oatmeal raisin

for caramel apple cookies is a fun twist on traditional oatmeal raisin. These treats are hard to resist! —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia 13/31 Apple Crostata 31 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Crostata Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like an apple pie without the pan, this scrumptious tart has a crispy crust that cuts nicely and a yummy caramel topping. —Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas 14/31 Caramel Apple Coffee Cake with Walnuts 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Coffee Cake with

—Sharon Cable, Dyersville, Iowa

Walnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe after a trip to an orchard with my family. This moist cake is full of hearty apples and nuts, while the caramel topping adds a delectable finish. —Sharon Cable, Dyersville, Iowa. 15/31 Caramel Apple Cheesecake 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This apple cheesecake won the

grand prize in an apple recipe contest

grand prize in an apple recipe contest. With caramel both on the bottom and over the top, every bite is sinfully delicious. —Lisa Morman, Minot, North Dakota 16/31 Apple Crisp Pizza 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this recipe. As it bakes, the enticing aroma fills my kitchen, and friends and family linger waiting for a sample. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa 17/31 Caramel

They are particularly good with breakfast or during a coffee break

Apple Muffins 74 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These muffins are perfect for anyone who loves caramel apples. They are particularly good with breakfast or during a coffee break. —Therese Puckett, Shreveport, Louisiana 18/31 Apple Pie Bites 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Pie Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These apple pie bites are fun for kids to make. Simply wrap strips

of pastry around apple wedges and shake on some cinnamon-sugar

of pastry around apple wedges and shake on some cinnamon-sugar. Then just bake and watch them disappear! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 19/31 Gourmet Caramel Apples 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gourmet Caramel Apples Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they’ll be the treats you can’t wait to make each year. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 20/31 Chunky Apple Cake 125 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chunky Apple

For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream

Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After taste testing lots of apple cakes, I’ve found this apple cake recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the yummy brown sugar sauce really makes the cake special. For a festive occasion, top with a dollop of whipped cream. —Debi Benson, Bakersfield, California 21/31 Caramel Apple Bites 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids can help make these perfect fall bites

by dipping the baked cookies in caramel and nuts

by dipping the baked cookies in caramel and nuts. It’s a fun food craft for all of us. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 22/31 Spiced Apple Cake with Caramel Icing 1 Review Spiced Apple Cake with Caramel Icing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Easy to prepare and popular with my friends and family, this apple cake is one of my all-time favorite autumn recipes. A slice of this soft treat is delicious with a hot cup of coffee or tea. —Monica Burns, Fort Worth, Texas 23/31

It’s a family fave and always on my buffet when I put together a brunch

Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This apple bread pudding with caramel sauce has been in my life for a long time. It’s a family fave and always on my buffet when I put together a brunch. It’s also special enough for dinner dessert. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, California 24/31 Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings

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