While very easy to make, this creamy brie looks elegant and enticing. You can use butterscotch or caramel sauce from the store, but I HIGHLY recommend trying out this Spiced Molasses Butterscotch recipe for this dish. The hint of spice just makes this appetizer even better.

Baked Brie Serving Ideas

This delicious appetizer is perfect as part of your next charcuterie board or cheese board, or you can serve it on its own on a beautiful serving platter. Either way, take the time to showcase this beautiful little wheel of cheese!

Ingredients for Baked Brie

You only need a handful of ingredients to make this recipe for baked brie. I recommend these dried fruits because they pair so well with the brie, but you can choose different ones if you like. Here’s what you need:

• 1 8-ounce wheel of brie
• ¼ cup pecans, chopped, salted, and toasted
• 1/3 cup butterscotch sauce (or caramel sauce)
• ¼ cup dried apples, chopped
• ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup pomegranate arils

Some suggestions for alternate toppings are dried cherries or sweet jam for the fruit, and chopped almonds or walnuts for the nuts. Consider a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a sweet sauce if butterscotch isn’t your thing.

How to make Baked Brie with Dried Fruit, Nuts, and Butterscotch

When you’re frazzled preparing for guests, you need an easy appetizer recipe, and this one fits the bill!

1. First, chop the pecans and place them under a hot broiler for 30-60 seconds, watching them carefully. Don’t leave them in too long otherwise they’ll burn as they’re baked with the Brie. When they are nice and hot, remove them from the oven and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt. Set aside to cool.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking pan with a sheet of parchment paper. You can also use a small cast-iron skillet and use that in your serving presentation.
3. Unwrap the brie cheese and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet or skillet. Drizzle some of the butterscotch sauce over the top of the brie. Then pile on the chopped dried fruits and nuts.
4. Top it with a little more butterscotch sauce before the dish goes in the oven, and then let it bake for 15-20 minutes. If you can’t tell it’s ready just by touching it, insert a skewer into the center, and if it comes out with melted cheese on it, it’s ready!
5. Sprinkle with the pomegranate arils and add a sprig of fresh rosemary for garnish.

When it comes out of the oven, the sauce has made its way all around the whole thing, and the fruit and nuts are perfectly toasty. Transfer it to a serving plate or leave it in the cast iron skillet and dig into the melty cheese with some crackers or baguette slices! 

FAQs

Do you cut off the brie rind before baking?

No, keep the rind of the brie wheel intact so the cheese doesn’t melt all over the pan. It’s perfectly safe to eat and adds a nice earthy flavor to the cheese.

What is the best type of Brie to use for Baked Brie?

Because you have so many complementary flavors, you don’t need to break the budget on an expensive brie. Choose a budget one if you like and let the fruit, nuts, and butterscotch elevate this appetizer!

How long will Baked Brie stay warm?

You can dip right into this cheese for a good 10 minutes, longer if you serve it in a cast iron skillet. After that, you can still spread the cheese with a knife.

Reheat your wheel of brie by placing the whole thing in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

What do I do with leftover Baked Brie?

Once it cools to room temperature, you can transfer what you have left to an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat as desired in the microwave

More Serving Suggestions

If you want more options than crackers and bread, I suggest these pairings for your baked brie:

• Fresh fruit such as apple slices, grapes, or pear slices
• Pita Chips
• Bagel Chips
• Fig Jam
• Apricot Jam
• Rosemary Sprigs (for decoration)

More Holiday Appetizers

Baked brie is perfect for holiday parties and gatherings! Here are some other recipes that you can also try for your next party:

• Need some guidance on getting that charcuterie board just right? Check out my post on How to Make a Meat and Cheese Board for some helpful tips and ideas!
• Sausage Cranberry Brie Bites are a fun, festive, and delicious starter to any meal. Rolled up in puff pastry, this appetizer has just the right mix of flavors from Italian Sausage, sweet cranberry sauce, and creamy brie cheese!
• These Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites are the perfect slightly sweet, yet savory appetizer. We enjoyed them on one of our excursions during our Alaska cruise with Princess Cruises. They’re delicious all year long, but I’m really looking forward to serving them over the holidays!
• These Poached Pear and Goat Cheese Appetizers have a pear slice soaked in Merlot on your favorite cracker along with pieces of arugula. Top it with goat cheese and a pecan half, and you’ve got a great appetizer to get your party started! 
• If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer or party snack, these Cranberry Meatballs are a must-try! These delicious, beefy cocktail meatballs are smothered in a tangy sauce, making the perfect bite! Make this easy recipe and serve them at your New Year’s Eve party, for game day, or at your next potluck! 
• Want more meatballs? These 3-ingredient Grape Jelly Meatballs are one of THE most popular appetizers here on 365, and for good reason(s), they’re delicious AND they’re easy! They make a fantastic and easy dinner over some rice, too!

This post was originally published December 17, 2015. It has been updated with pictures and in format on November 18, 2024.

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Baked Brie with Dried Fruit, Nuts, and Butterscotch

Your baked brie just became a little more exciting with the addition of some dried fruit and nuts. Remember to add the drizzle of butterscotch so you can hear that extra, "Oh, wow!" when guests bite into this easy appetizer!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Brie

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 300kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 8 oz brie
• ¼ cup pecans chopped, salted and toasted
• ⅓ cup butterscotch sauce caramel sauce will work as well
• ¼ cup dried apples chopped
• ¼ cup dried apricots chopped
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup pomegranate arils
• Crackers or sliced baguettes/ french bread
• fresh rosemary for garnish if desired

Instructions

• Chop the pecans and place them under a hot broiler for 30-60 seconds, watching them carefully. When they are nice and hot, sprinkle them with a pinch of salt and set aside. Don't leave them in too long otherwise they'll burn while they're baked.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small cast iron pan, or other oven safe dish, place the brie with the rind intact, and drizzle with half of the butterscotch sauce.
• Sprinkle all the dried fruits and the pecans over top, letting some fall to the sides of the brie as well. Drizzle the remaining butterscotch sauce over the fruit and nuts.
• Bake the brie for 15-20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with pomegranate arils, and a sprig of fresh rosemary. Serve immediately, with crackers and/ or sliced baguettes or french bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg

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Salads aren’t just for summer! I love a fresh green salad any time of year. Making one with seasonal ingredients like apples and pecans makes this salad perfect for the cozy winter months. The apples add a pop of sweetness, while the pecans provide a nutty crunch. The vinaigrette ties everything together with a hint of sweetness. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

• If you’ve ever admired those amazing, colorful salads your friend makes, then you’ll be happy to show off this salad recipe! It has all the elements that make a salad memorable- flavor, texture, and variety!
• This salad is winter in a bowl! Pomegranate and pumpkin seeds bring in the flavors of the season. The red pomegranate seeds combined with the salad greens makes a festive salad for the holiday season, too!
• Salad lovers will love the fresh combination of bright flavors in this delicious salad!
• It only takes about 10 minutes to make this epic winter salad.

Ingredients for Winter Salad

Gather together the following ingredients for your salad:

• Baby spinach
• Apples (I like to use a sliced Honeycrisp apple for this recipe)
• Feta cheese
• Chopped pecans
• Pomegranate seeds or arils
• Pumpkin seeds
• Mint

Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients

• Avocado oil
• Red wine vinegar
• Honey
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

See the complete ingredient list with amounts and instructions in the recipe card below.

Equipment Needed 

Making a great salad means using the right tools. Here’s what you need to make the perfect winter salad:

• Cutting board 
• Knife 
• Bowl 
• Spoon 
• Measuring spoons and cups

How to Make a Fresh Winter Salad

Making a salad isn’t a recipe as much as a set of simple directions. The key is not to drown your salad in dressing. Start with a little, and you can always add more to taste!

1. Arrange the salad ingredients in your serving dish or large bowl.
2. In a separate small bowl, add the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Mix them with a fork until combined.
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette salad dressing on top of the salad or toss to coat. Enjoy!

Recipe Substitutions and Additions

You can customize this winter salad any way you like! Here are some suggestions:

• For this salad you can use blue cheese, goat cheese, gouda, or shaved parmesan cheese.
• Instead of apples, you can use other fresh fruit like pears or blueberries.
• You can use olive oil in place of avocado oil.
• In place of the pomegranate arils, try using dried cranberries or goji berries.
• Quinoa or brown rice is a great addition to this salad.
• Add grilled chicken, salmon, or chickpeas to add protein when serving this as a dinner salad.
• Any vinaigrette would go great with this salad if you don’t want to make your own dressing.

How Do I Store Leftover Winter Salad?

You can keep the undressed salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. One of my favorite ways to meal prep salads is to put individual servings in a mason jar to keep them fresh.

Once you’ve added the dressing it really doesn’t last, so it’s best served fresh!

What goes well with this Winter Salad Recipe?

Try serving this with Crockpot Pot Roast on a cold winter evening. It pairs nicely with chicken, like this Barbecue Chicken or this Air Fryer Whole Chicken.

Or serve this salad with a warm, comforting pasta dish, like Ravioli Lasagna, Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni, or Baked Macaroni and Cheese!

Don’t forget the Homemade Bread!

My Favorite Salad Recipes

If you’re a salad fan like me, you’ll want to try one of these tasty salad recipes next time you make salad:

• Strawberry Spinach Salad brings fresh ingredients and a pop of color to your table! Tossed with poppyseed dressing, this easy summer salad recipe can be served as a side dish or topped with chicken for a light meal. 
• This Couscous Chicken Salad is made with pearl couscous, grilled or cooked chicken, bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, arugula, and feta cheese, tossed with a paprika vinaigrette! It’s an easy and delicious salad to eat warm for dinner, and again the next day cold for lunch.
• This is the perfect classic Chicken Caesar Salad recipe! Crisp romaine leaves are tossed with tangy Caesar dressing, fresh Parmesan, and crunchy croutons for a delicious, refreshing meal idea with slices of boneless skinless chicken breast added.

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Winter Salad

This Winter Salad brings together spinach with apple slices, feta cheese, crunchy pecans, and a light, sweet vinaigrette. The flavors balance each other, with a combination of sweet, salty, and fresh.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Winter Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 5 ounces baby spinach
• 1 Honeycrisp apple, sliced
• ½ cup feta cheese
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• 4 ounces sugar pomegranate seeds
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
• 4 sprigs mint julienne-cut

Vinaigrette Ingredients

• ¼ cup avocado oil
• ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

• Arrange the salad ingredients onto your serving dish.  
• To a separate small bowl, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Mix with a fork until combined.  
• Drizzle the vinaigrette on top of the salad or toss to coat. Enjoy!

Notes

You can keep the undressed salad in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2318IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

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This isn’t your typical porridge-style oatmeal. Baked oatmeal has the best texture, like a cross between overnight oats and a soft granola bar. It is easy to customize and you can meal prep it ahead of time so you can have a wholesome breakfast ready with no morning prep!

Why You’ll Love Baked Apple Oatmeal

This is one of my favorite ways to make oatmeal. Apple Pie Oatmeal has all the cozy flavors of fall, and it smells so good as it bakes!

Oats are a great source of fiber and protein, and we’re using fresh, whole ingredients for this healthy breakfast bake. Your whole family is going to love this oatmeal bake!

Ingredients Needed for This Baked Apple Oatmeal Recipe

This apple pie oatmeal recipe only requires a handful of simple ingredients:

• Rolled oats– make sure you don’t use quick oats!
• Pecans– chop these for a crunchy texture
• Chopped apples -I like to use tart apples like Granny Smith, chopped into bite-sized pieces.
• Milk– provides the necessary moisture
• Egg– this is a binder for all the ingredients
• Honey– for a little added sweetness
• Apple pie spice-see notes below
• Salt– just a dash of salt enhances all the flavors!

Please review the recipe card below for the exact amounts you need of each ingredient.

How to Make Apple Baked Oatmeal

Make this recipe the night before, or plan on about 45 minutes to prep and bake in the morning.

1. First, preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare an 8 X 8-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Toast your chopped, crunchy pecans by placing them on a baking sheet and roasting them for about 5 minutes or less. Be sure to check them at the 2 1/2 minute mark and every 30 seconds after that. They can go from being nicely toasted to burnt in the blink of an eye!
3. Next, in a medium bowl, beat the egg. Add the milk, honey, apple pie spice, and salt to the beaten egg. Mix well.
4. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, toasted pecans, and apple pieces. Then spread this oat mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. Pour the milk mixture gently and evenly over the oats. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden brown.

I like to serve baked oatmeal fresh out of the oven, with just a few minutes to cool. If you make it the night before, reheat individual servings.

Recipe Notes

• If you don’t have apple pie spice on hand, you can make your own with my recipe, or substitute 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• When working with the wet ingredients, I put the milk into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, then add the egg, honey, and spice right into the cup and mix everything together in it. That way, I’m not making more work for myself by dirtying an additional bowl, and I can easily pour it into the pan instead of having to use a ladle. 

FAQs

Can I use steel-cut oats in this Baked Apple Oatmeal?

No, steel-cut oats take much longer to soften, and instant oats get mushy too quickly, so I don’t recommend using anything but rolled oats (also called old-fashioned oats) in this breakfast recipe.

How can I adjust this recipe for my diet?

• Make this dairy-free by using non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk.
• Omit the chopped pecans for nut allergies.
• You can make this recipe eggless by using ¼ cup applesauce or a mashed banana instead of an egg.
• Sweet maple syrup or agave nectar can be used in place of honey.
• Add in some pure vanilla extract for added flavor.

What toppings should I use?

This Baked Apple Pie Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast just as it is, but you could serve it with some fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup over the top. I’ve also topped it with a splash of cream or milk, and even a pat of butter!

Can I double the recipe?

If you’re serving a larger group or just want leftovers for the week, double the recipe and use a 13×9 inch baking dish instead. The bake time should not change, but just check it to make sure it cooks completely!

How do I store leftover Baked Apple Oatmeal?

Transfer your oatmeal by individual servings into an airtight container, or wrap the whole thing tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can you freeze Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal?

Yes, you can! Freeze the entire thing in a freezer-safe container, or transfer individual portions to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months!

Reheat in the microwave for 30-40 seconds, or heat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes in an oven-safe baking dish.

More Oatmeal Recipes You’ll Love

Oatmeal is the featured ingredient in all of these scrumptious treats. Try one of these next time:

• Berry Baked Oatmeal
• Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
• Cherry Oatmeal Muffins
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
• Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
• Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

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Baked Apple Oatmeal

This easy Baked Apple Oatmeal is a tasty breakfast recipe! Made with filling, nutritious ingredients like oats, fruit, and nuts, this breakfast is one you’ll want on a chilly Fall and winter morning.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Apple Oatmeal

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 220kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats not instant
• ½ cup pecans coarsely chopped
• 1 ½ cups chopped apple
• 1 ½ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice *See note
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Prepare an 8 X 8-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
• Toast pecans by placing them on a baking sheet and roasting them for about 5 minutes or less. Be sure to check them at the 2 1/2 minute mark and every 30 seconds after that. They can go from being nicely toasted to burnt in the blink of an eye.
• In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Add milk, honey, apple pie spice, and salt. Mix well. *See note.
• In a small bowl, combine oats, toasted pecans, and apple pieces.
• Place oatmeal mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Pour milk mixture gently and evenly over the oats.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.

Notes

• If you don’t have apple pie spice on hand, you can make your own with my recipe, or substitute 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• Also, when mixing the liquids together, I’ll put the milk into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup then add the egg, honey and spice and mix everything together in it. That way, I’m not making more work for myself by dirtying an additional bowl, and I can easily pour it into the pan instead of having to use a ladle. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

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Maybe it was just how I was raised, but for some reason, I always crave something sweet after a meal. Sometimes I pop a piece of chocolate in my mouth. Other times, nothing but a homemade dessert will do.

This Applesauce Cake recipe comes in handy when I want something fresh and sweet but not too sugary. This cake has a tender, moist crumb and just a little bit of chewiness on the outside edges. It’s perfect served as is, or topped with some warm Caramelized Apples and a spoonful of fresh whipped cream.
The leftovers make a nice afternoon snack too!

Applesauce Cake Ingredients

You may have many of these ingredients in your pantry already! Gather the things you’ll need:

• One stick of unsalted butter (1/4 pound / 8 tablespoons)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup applesauce, not unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• Optional- ½ cup raisins and ½ cup chopped walnuts

What kind of applesauce should I use?

Applesauce comes in several different varieties, and I used regular applesauce in this recipe. You can use chunky applesauce, flavored applesauce, and even homemade applesauce in this recipe. Just know it will slightly affect the flavor and sweetness of the finished product.

If you want to make your own, try my Homemade Baked Applesauce recipe. It is delicious!

How to make this easy Applesauce Cake

I love a recipe that comes together quickly and easily! Since I don’t think this moist cake needs frosting, it was ready to eat in less than an hour!

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray, lining it with parchment paper, or using a baker’s release mixture.

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter. You can also use a mixing bowl and an electric mixer. Add the sugar gradually and beat well on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Next, add the applesauce and mix thoroughly. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until well combined into the applesauce mixture. It will look like lumpy, but no worries, it will turn out fine.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until just blended. Spread the cake batter into the prepared pan.

Bake the cake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean. Place on a wire rack and let cool completely. Enjoy a slice of this old-fashioned Applesauce Cake topped with a dollop of my Stabilized Whipped Cream and nice cup of coffee!

Flavor Variations

• Amp up the apple flavor by using chunky applesauce or even some chopped fresh apples!
• Use oil instead of butter. Using vegetable oil or canola oil will give you a slightly fluffier crumb and adds to the moistness of the cake as well.
• Add a little more warmth with a teaspoon of vanilla extract or maple syrup.
• I kept my cake plain, but the nuts and raisins do add a nice flavor and texture to this simple cake.
• If you choose to frost your cake, try cream cheese frosting, caramel frosting, or cinnamon cream cheese frosting! Or serve it with a simple fresh whipped cream.
• More like a quick bread than a cake, this Irish Apple Cake has chopped apples throughout if you want a dessert with even more apple flavor.

How to store Applesauce Cake

Applesauce cake can be covered and stored either at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to four days. Use a rectangular cake keeper to cover the cake.

Don’t have a cake keeper? You can use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cover your cake. Another option is just to put it in a large lidded container since there is no frosting to worry about.

Can this cake be frozen?

You can also freeze this cake. Once it has cooled completely, wrap it in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it to room temperature before serving.

Love Apples? Try one of these recipes!

I have so many apple recipes on the blog just waiting for you to try. Here are some of my favorites:

• Apple Crumb Cake – this one is at the TOP of the list!
• The EASIEST Apple Cream Pie – ok, this is there, too because it’s a pie I grew up eating and love to this day.
• Apple Crisp
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
• Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

More Cake Recipes

Whether you need a cake for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, I’ve got the perfect cake recipes for you to try.

This Citrus Layer Cake makes a beautiful layered birthday cake. Chocolate lovers will eat up this Oreo Cake. Key Lime Crème Poke Cake makes a lovely citrus dessert for a summer soiree!

If you’re looking for a nice after-dinner treat, try this coffee-infused Easy Tiramisu Poke Cake. Or try this tasty Banana Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake!

I adapted this recipe from an old recipe in The Fanny Farmer Cookbook.

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Applesauce Cake

When you want something sweet but not overly sugary, try this spiced Applesauce Cake! Enjoy this fluffy, airy cake spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and made moist with the addition of applesauce. Frost if desired, but it's perfectly delicious just as it is!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Applesauce Cake

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 229kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup regular applesauce *NOTE
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ cup raisins optional
• ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray and flouring it or use a baker’s spray.
• In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar and beat well.
• Add the applesauce and mix thoroughly.
• Blend in the eggs.
• In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Add to the butter mixture and beat until just blended.
• Spread into pan.
• Bake for 25 – 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Notes

• Makes one 9 X 13-inch or two 8-inch rounds. *If using two 8-inch round pans, bake for 25 – 30 minutes. Test for doneness by placing a toothpick in middle to see if it comes out clean. Allow the cake(s) to cool in the pan before turning it out onto a wire rack.
• Consider adding raisins and/or walnuts for some texture. Nutritional information has been calculated without them. 
• Frost with a cream cheese frosting, if desired or plain fresh whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

This post was originally published March 4, 2014. It has been updated both in format and with picture on 3/20/23.

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I love apple pie, especially when it has a crumble topping! But sometimes, making a pie crust just isn’t in the cards for whatever reason. I can get the same flavors with a lot less work by making this easy Apple Crisp recipe, making this a favorite fall dessert for my family!

Apple Crisp, Apple Cobbler, Apple Crumble- What’s the difference?

Sometimes our terminology depends on where we live. But generally, a cobbler is a fruit dessert with a top crust, but no bottom crust. A crisp and a crumble are pretty much the same things– a fruit dessert with a streusel topping, often made with old-fashioned oats, then baked until the top is crispy. There’s also something called a Brown Betty- layers of fruit and crumb filling baked together.

What type of apples should I use for Apple Crisp?

Apple crisp tastes best with firm, tart apples that hold up well to baking. Look for Granny Smith apples, Honeycrisp apples, or Golden Delicious apples. Of course, you can use whatever kind of apples you prefer.

Apple Crisp Ingredients

Gather together the things you’ll need to make this easy recipe. Note– this makes an 8×8 dish. Double the ingredients for a larger crowd and use a 9×13 baking dish.

• 2-3 medium apples
• Salt (divided)
• All-purpose flour
• Light brown sugar
• Old-fashioned/rolled oats
  • Quick tip: A great option is to substitute quick-cooking oats for the old-fashioned oats in this recipe. DO NOT use steel-cut oats as they take much longer to cook and have a different texture and flavor. 
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Butter, melted
• Lemon juice
• Cornstarch
• Sugar
• Water
• Vanilla extract

How to Make Apple Crisp

With just a few easy steps, you will be on your way to enjoying this delicious apple recipe!

The first thing to do is preheat your oven to 350 degrees, then spray an 8×8 dish with cooking spray. Set it aside.

In a medium bowl, combine ½ tsp salt with flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then mix well. Add the melted butter to the flour mixture and stir until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then reserve 1 cup and set it aside for your crisp topping.

Core, peel, and dice or slice your apples. Place them in a large bowl and sprinkle the sliced apples with the lemon juice. This will help keep them from browning.

In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch, sugar, and ⅛ tsp of salt, then mix well. Whisk in the water and heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until the mixture forms a thick paste, then remove from heat.

Add vanilla extract to the heated mixture and stir. Pour over apples and toss to coat them.

Add the flour/butter mixture to the coated apples and thoroughly combine, then place the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover the top of the apples with the reserved cup of crumb topping.

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping and a drizzle of caramel sauce!

Can I make Apple Crisp in advance?

This recipe is the perfect apple dessert to make ahead of time! Simply bake as directed, cool to room temperature, then cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate. When you’re ready, reheat it uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. If you’re worried about a soggy topping, go ahead and make the topping ahead of time as directed but don’t add it to the apple crisp in the initial bake- wait until you reheat it.

You can also store leftover apple crisp by placing any leftovers in an airtight container. Keep them in the refrigerator and enjoy them the next day reheated in the microwave. This apple crisp will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. 

Favorite Apple Recipes

A quick look around my blog will prove how much I love apple desserts! I can’t even list them all here, but you’ve got to try some of my favorites:

For a decadent treat, try these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. This Apple Ginger Galette would make a stunning addition to your holiday dessert table. If you’ve gotta have pie, you must make my aunt’s Apple Cream Pie– it’s delicious! Try apples for breakfast with these Baked Apple Cinnamon Pancakes or this Apple Crumb Cake which I absolutely fell in love with after the first bite.
You might not be able to eat just one of these Apple Dumplings! So easy to make with apples tucked in cinnamon sugar crescent roll dough, they’re perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, too.
Love a good blondie? Then this Cinnamon Apple Blondies Recipe has your name all over it! It’s a perfect treat for Fall.

Instead of using just the cinnamon and nutmeg in this crisp recipe and other apple recipes, substitute this Homemade Apple Pie Spice to add even more flavor.

Holiday Desserts

Need the perfect complement to Apple Crisp to serve for the holidays? Try one of these festive desserts:

• No-Bake Pumpkin Nutella Cheesecake
• Peppermint Dream Dessert
• Easy Cranberry Pie
• 5-Ingredient Chocolate Torte
• Peppermint Brownie Pie

This is simply the best Apple Crisp recipe that I know you’ll want to make again and again. Let me know what you think!

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Apple Crisp

This easy Apple Crisp with oatmeal crumble topping is a real game-changer. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and some simple ingredients including cinnamon, brown sugar, and cornstarch, you'll have this ready and on the table in no time!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Crisp

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 515kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced apples
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups flour
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 10 tablespoons butter melted – (1/2 cup +2 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 
• In a medium bowl combine the 1/2 teaspoon of salt, flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. 
• Add the melted butter and mix until it resembles coarse meal. Reserve 1 cup and set aside for topping. 
• Core, peel, and dice the apples. Place them in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. 
• In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch, sugar, and the 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Mix well. 
• Whisk in water and heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until mixture forms a thick paste. Remove from heat. 
• Add vanilla to heated mixture and stir. Pour over apples and toss to coat. 
• Add flour/butter mixture to coated apples and thoroughly combine. Pour into prepared baking dish and cover with the 1 cup of reserved topping
• Bake for 50-60 minutes until top is golden brown. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

This post was originally published 1/1/12, and has been updated in format and with pictures of 12/15/22.

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We are a little nuts for coffee cakes around here. If you like Cinnamon Coffee Cake and apple recipes, this Apple Crumb Cake recipe is going to win your heart—and your taste buds.

I have baked my fair share of crumb cakes, folks, and of course, baking is my love language. BUT, let me tell you: this is the BEST Apple Crumb Cake Recipe you’ll ever try. It immediately received rave reviews when I made it.

• Moist, buttery crumb.
• Loaded with REAL apples.
• A hint of vanilla flavor.
• Covered with a sweet cinnamon sugar crumble!

It’s that time of year when I’m starting to dig my sweaters and wool socks out of storage. There’s nothing like a a slice of fresh baked apple crumb cake on a crisp autumn morning. All you need is a strong cup of hot coffee and you’re ready to take on your day!

One more reason I love this crumb cake recipe? It’s so easy! There’s no frosting or decorating to worry about; just mix, bake and eat. The hardest part is waiting for it to bake and then cool off after it comes out of the oven.
Seriously.

But, if you’re looking for an apple cake loaded with apples, pecans, and a caramel glaze, then this Apple Dapple Cake is for you.

Want a quick bread instead? Then make this easy Apple Bread with a brown butter crumb topping.

What do I need to make this easy cake with apples?

Here are the ingredients you need to make the cinnamon apple cake.

• All purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Butter – Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
• Granulated sugar
• Light brown sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla extract
• Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• Diced apples
• Lemon juice

For that show-stopping crumb topping, you’ll also need. . .

• Light brown sugar
• Cinnamon
• Flour
• Butter – This butter should be COLD. Use it straight from the fridge for best results.

How do I make this cinnamon apple crumb cake?

Making an apple crumb cake recipe from scratch is a breeze. Hardly any more work than opening a boxed mix.

First, preheat your oven and line a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. You can use baking spray or butter to grease the pan instead if you prefer.

Now, make the cake batter. Mix together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a separate large bowl, you’re going to combine the wet ingredients by creaming the butter with the sugars first. Mix in the vanilla and egg.

Add in half the flour mixture. Mix lightly. Then add the sour cream and mix again. Stir in the rest of the dry ingredients, followed by the sour cream. Mix gently until no lumps of flour remain.

Finally, in a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with the lemon juice and fold into the batter.

Tip: Be careful not to mix the batter more than necessary. Over mixing results in a denser, tougher cake.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to spread the batter to the edges in an even layer.

Next it’s time to make your crumble topping! Mix together the flour, sugars and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Cut in the chilled butter with forks or a pastry cutter. Continue until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the buttery crumble topping over the top of the batter.

Baking time for my apple crumb cake is about 50 minutes. The cake is ready when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Which fresh apples are best?

When it comes to apple recipes, the apples you use have a big impact on the flavor of the finished product. Nine times out of ten, apples with a firm texture and a bit of tartness are best for baking.

I prefer Granny Smith apples for a soft apple crumb cake, this Skillet Apple Crisp and my favorite Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. The extra tartness brings out a bolder apple flavor, but they aren’t too tart. You’ll love them in sweet recipes, too like Caramel Apple Pound Cake and Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies.

Honeycrisp, Fujis and Pink Lady apples are two other good choices with a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavor. Braeburn and McIntosh aren’t quite as tart, but also produce good results.

Apple Recipes

Don’t stress too much about having the ideal variety of apple when you’re making apple recipes. The most important thing is that they are fresh, firm and flavorful!

Today’s crumb cake is an ideal autumn breakfast. Make sure to try your hand at this Baked Apple Cinnamon Pancake and these Apple Streusel Muffins this fall, too. These Apple Cinnamon Scones with Maple Glaze are great any time of year! Perfect for tea time or coffee with a friend.

For weekend breakfast and brunch, you can’t go wrong with this Baked Caramel Apple French Toast. It’s Caramel Apples baked into an easy breakfast casserole! Amazing.

If you have extra apples to use up at the end of “apple season”, you have a great excuse to make a batch of Fried Apple Rings or some homemade Baked Applesauce! Or chop them up to toss in a Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad for lunch.

Apple Desserts

Apple Crumb Cake is sweet enough that you can serve it for dessert, as well as breakfast.

Want an even more decadent option? These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are made with real sweet apples, a creamy cheesecake filling and sweet ribbons of caramel on top of the apples! If you love caramel apples you’ll enjoy these Caramel Apple Pie Crust Cookies and my Bacon Caramel Apple Crisp too.

Cakes are always more delicious when apples are added to them! This Easy Apple Cake is a definite showstopper, and will be the highlight of any dessert table. Dust with a bit of powdered sugar, and top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and you’ve even got the perfect weeknight dessert, too.

Sometimes, you need a good apple dessert you can eat with your hands! Apple Cinnamon Cookies and Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are two fall desserts you can take anywhere.

Cake Recipes

Back to today’s topic: cake!

I love coffee cake. Especially when it’s covered in a crumb layer like this one. But let me tell you: not all crumb coffee cakes are winners. Too often, the cake itself is dry, tough and flavorless. Not this soft buttery cake!

This apple crumb cake has a moist, buttery crumb and real fruit in every bite. If that’s your style too, you’ll enjoy this Orange Cranberry Coffee Cake. Not into the orange flavor? I have a straight up Cranberry Coffee Cake recipe too.

My love for sharing crumb cake recipes goes way bake to my first year of blogging. This Easy Blueberry Crumb Cake was a hit with readers, and was my inspiration for today’s great recipe. I still make it every summer when blueberries are in season!

Not in the mood for crumb cake or coffee cake? Peruse these other easy cake recipes to find the perfect dessert for any craving!

• Cinnamon Roll Cake
• Chai Spiced Pumpkin Cake
• Brown Sugar Pound Cake
• Brown Sugar Pound Cake
• Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
• Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cake
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
• Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Pineapple Soak Cake
• Pineapple Rum Cake
• Oreo Cake
• Patriotic Layer Cake: a red, white, and blue dessert
• Citrus Layer Cake

With no complicated steps, and minimal effort, you can enjoy a slice of warm apple crumb cake any time of day. Serve it plain, with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or drizzle it with some caramel sauce to make it a caramel apple crumb cake!

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Apple Crumb Cake

It's fall season, and this easy Apple Crumb Cake makes the perfect breakfast, dessert or afternoon snack. This buttery, moist cake is loaded with apple chunks and cinnamon, and baked with a crunchy streusel topping! It's an easy recipe that family and friends will keep coming back for.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Crumb Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 12 people

Calories 454kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups diced apples
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Crumb Topping

• ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup butter chilled

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F, and butter a 9 X 13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Apple Cake

• In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with the lemon juice.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a mixing bowl, cream the butter. Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl a couple times while mixing.
• Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
• Add half the dry ingredients and mix until just barely combined. Add half the sour cream and mix until barely combined. Add remaining flour, mix, and then remaining sour cream. Mix until just smooth.
• Gently fold in the diced apples, being careful not to over mix.
• Pour batter into the prepared cake pan, and spread evenly to all edges.

Crumb Topping

• in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, both sugars, and cinnamon. Add the chilled butter and with a pastry cutter or two forks, mix until a coarse meal is formed.
• Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake. 
• Bake for about 50 minutes until lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool before serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg

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Sometimes you just need something really yummy for breakfast.

Ok, maybe there’s more than just sometimes.
Breakfast is a favorite meal at our house and at least once a week we have it for dinner.
And if we go to a restaurant that serves breakfast all day, you can bet your sweet bippy that that’s what I’m having!

This easy French toast casserole is a great make ahead breakfast, and is perfect to serve overnight guests when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking.

Every year I serve a breakfast casserole for Christmas morning breakfast because it’s easiest for me to put everything into the casserole dish and prepare it ahead of time so we can enjoy family time while it’s baking in the oven.

This decadent French toast along with the others make for a great brunch recipe.

What Do I need for this Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole?

• Challah bread, French, or Italian Bread
• Apples
• Eggs
• Milk
• Heavy Cream
• Sugar
• Vanilla Extract
• Lemon juice
• Caramel Sundae Topping
• Cinnamon
• nutmeg
• All-Purpose Flour
• Light Brown Sugar
• Salt
• Butter

How do I make this overnight French toast?

1. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg for the cinnamon sugar mixture.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with the lemon juice. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples and toss to coat.
3. Place the bread cubes and apples in a large mixing bowl and lightly toss. Pour into a 9 X 13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, cream, sugar and vanilla.
5. Carefully pour the mixture of eggs and milk over the bread and apples.
6. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator to sit overnight.
7. In a medium bowl, make the streusel topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter (this is the one I really like!), cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Place the mixture into a plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
8. The next morning, heat oven to 350°F. Uncover the French toast, and drizzle 1/3 cup of caramel syrup over the the pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over it.
9. Bake for 45-55 minutes depending on desired outcome. 45 minutes will result in a softer and soggier French Toast and about the latter will be firmer.
10. Drizzle the top of French toast with more caramel sauce when serving, if desired, and / or maple syrup.

What kind of bread should I use for a breakfast casserole?

I mostly use a loaf of Italian Bread or French Bread when I make my overnight French toasts, but you can also use Challah.
Whatever type you use, you just want to make sure that you have about 10-12 cups of bread cubes.

Purchase the bread at least a day in advance so that the bread has a chance to harden a bit. Using day old bread will soak up more of the egg and milk mixture.

What apples are best for this Apple French Toast recipe?

I prefer to use Braeburn, but any apple that is best for baking can be used. They are:

• Jonagold
• Braeburn
• Honeycrisp
• Pink Lady
• Granny Smith Apples

Recipe Tip

I recommend putting a large cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil under the pan as it bakes. The bread expands as it bakes and the filling may drip out of the pan, so having something underneath will make clean up that much easier.

French Toast Recipes –

This isn’t the only baked French Toast here on 365 Days of Baking and More. I’ve got quite a few that are delicious all year long.
Since we’re talking Fall and caramel apples, this Pumpkin Spice Baked French Toast is perfect for this time of year, too.

Got a lot of fresh berries on hand? This Almond Berry French Toast Casserole is not only colorful, it’s delicious.
If blueberries are your favorite, then you’ll definitely want to give this Baked Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast a go. Bursting with fresh blueberries, this recipe is a keeper all year long.

It might not have all the fixin’s the other French toasts above have, but this Baked Cinnamon French Toast, is one I’d eat all day, every day.So good and super easy, this recipe is perfect for holiday mornings or when you’ll have a busy day ahead and don’t want to spend a lot of time on making breakfast.

If you have a fondue pot, you’ll want to make this French Toast Fondue. It’s more of an experience and allows for great conversation while cooking your egg dipped bread cubes, and then dipping them in the maple butter.

Combine your love of strawberries and coffee in this Strawberry Stuffed Mocha French Toast. Stuffed French toast makes me swoon every time!

Breakfast Recipes

Looking for other menu ideas to serve for that first meal of the morning?

We absolutely LOVE these Loaded Huevos Rancheros. There is so much flavor in each and every bite, and it’s a dish that will leave you comfortable full and very happy.

Want muffins? I’ve got those, too!
These Apple Streusel Muffins are one of my favorites. Chocolate Banana Muffins, Strawberry Cream Muffins, and Lemon Zucchini Muffins are also good ones to put on the breakfast table.

These Raspberry Cream Cheese Scones are a reader favorite and these Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers are an easy breakfast treat that the whole family will enjoy.

This easy recipe makes a delicious breakfast and is a great way to use your favorite apples.

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Caramel Apple French Toast Bake

Every bite of this Caramel Apple French Toast Bake will have you enjoying the tastes of Fall at breakfast. The combination of baked French toast, apples, caramel sauce, with a cinnamon streusel topping means mornings around the table will never be the same!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Caramel Apple French Toast Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Refrigeration 8 hours hours

Total Time 9 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 419kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 1 day old loaf French Bread cut into one inch cubes
• 3 cups apples peeled, cored and chopped small
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ⅓ cup caramel sundae topping plus additional for drizzling

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Streusel Topping

• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons butter cold

Instructions

• Spray an 9 X 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with the lemon juice.
• Add the apples to the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss to coat
• Place the bread cubes and apples into a large bowl and lightly toss. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar and vanilla.
• Evenly pour mixture over the bread and apples. I find it easiest to use a ladle to do this.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place into refrigerator to sit overnight.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Place mixture into a plastic bag. Seal and refrigerate overnight. This step can also be done in the morning before placing baking dish into the oven – whichever you find is easiest.
• When you're ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Evenly drizzle the 1/3 cup caramel topping over the contents, and Sprinkle the Streusel topping evenly on top.
• Bake for 45 – 55 minutes depending on the desired outcome. 45 minutes will yield a softer, soggier result, and about an hour will be more firm.
• Drizzle with additional caramel topping before serving, if desired, and / or maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg

I used to rate everything I make on a scale of 1 -4 and this Caramel Apple French Toast Bake earned 3 1/2 rolling pins.
I am absolutely in love with the fact that I can make a breakfast dish the night before and pop it into the oven with little prep the next morning knowing the whole family’s going to love it.

 This post was originally published 10/7/2014. It has been updated with pics and in format on 9/24/2022.

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Crisp Fall days call for warm apple cider and delicious cookies!

 But heck, I’ll eat cookies all year long, I don’t have to wait for a particular season! I’m sure you don’t, either.

This is one of my all-time favorite oatmeal cookie recipes. I first shared these Apple Oatmeal Cookies on the blog years ago and it’s still my go-to cookie when fall arrives. The recipe brings together the chewiness of a classic oatmeal cookie with juicy apple chunks and a touch of cinnamon apple pie spice. 

The apples soften as the cookies bake, releasing incredible fragrance and flavor. While I think of them as fall cookies, they’re just as delicious any time of year! 

If you like apples and cinnamon, then you need these easy cookies in your life. 

What do I need to make Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies?

These simple ingredients for apple oatmeal cookies are pretty straightforward. 

• Unsalted Butter
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Large Egg
• Vanilla Extract
• All-Purpose Flour
• Old-fashioned oats
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Fresh Apples
• Lemon juice

See the recipe card for exact amounts and step-by-step directions!

How to make Apple Cinnamon Cookies with Oatmeal

Making these apple cookies is a cinch! Follow this easy recipe for good, chewy cookies:

1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel, core, and dice your apple into small pieces. Toss diced apples with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
3. In a mixer, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until soft and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add them to the wet ingredients and beat until just blended. Mix in the chopped apples with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until well incorporated. Use a medium cookie scoop to place a cookie dough ball on the prepared baking sheet. Continue, keeping the cookies about 1 inch apart.
5. Bake cookies for 10-13 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let them cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. 

These delicious treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature and are best within 2-3 days.

What kind of apples are best?

I recommend Granny Smith apples for this oatmeal cookie recipe. The tartness helps balance out the sweetness of the sugars for a well-rounded dimension of flavors.

If you don’t have Granny Smith, any apple on the tarter side of the spectrum will do. Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples would be good choices too.

Can I use quick-cooking oats instead of old-fashioned oats in oatmeal cookie recipes?

Most oatmeal cookie recipes will tell you exactly what kind of oats you should use. In these Apple Oatmeal cookies, we used old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats (or instant oats) will not work well here.

They absorb moisture more quickly and would make these cookies dry and crumbly. In general, it’s always best to use the type of oat a recipe was tested with for the best results!

Can I freeze oatmeal cookies with apples?

Yes, you can definitely freeze these oatmeal cookies! Store them in a freezer bag or other airtight container. They stay good in the freezer for up to several months. 

When ready to thaw, just leave them on the counter overnight before serving.

Apple Recipes

Another thing I love about this recipe is that puts apples in the spotlight! Lately, it seems that apple desserts have been overshadowed by pumpkin when it comes to fall flavors.

I try to keep a healthy balanced. You might say my version of a “balanced diet” is making an apple recipe for every pumpkin one!

This Baked Applesauce is by far the best applesauce you’ll ever try. It’s so easy too! You could even use your homemade applesauce to make a batch of my Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies.

When you need a cozy weekend breakfast, it’s hard to beat this Baked Apple Cinnamon Pancake! Or try these Apple Streusel Muffins for a delicious treat with your morning coffee.

Whether you’re craving pie, cake, or something entirely different, I’m positive we have the perfect apple recipe!

• Skillet Apple Crisp
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
• Apple Cream Pie
• Bacon Caramel Apple Crisp
• Fried Apple Rings
• Caramel Apple Pound Cake
• Caramel Apple Pie Crust Cookies
• Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad
• Apple Cinnamon Sweet Rolls Monkey Bread

Cookie Recipes

After you try today’s recipe, make another favorite that combines apple with oatmeal: Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies! The peanut butter adds a fun twist to the already delicious cookies.

These Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies are especially popular with chocolate fiends. So are these Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies!

Check out these other recipes our readers love.

• Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
• Pecan Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
• Wasabi Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies
• Lace Cookies
• Chocolate M&M Cookies
• Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
• Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Drop Cookies

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Today’s recipe was originally adapted from Joy the Baker.

Toasty on the outside and chewy on the inside, these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies will have you ready for fall!

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are chewy, sweet cookies full of fall flavor. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these oatmeal cookies have real apple bits in every bite!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes minutes

Total Time 28 minutes minutes

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 111kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Mixer
• baking sheets
• parchment paper or silpat liner
• cooling rack

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter room temperature
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar packed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1 ¼ cups old fashioned oats
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 large Granny Smith apple
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment or a Silpat pad.
• Peel, core, and dice the apple into small pieces. Place into a small bowl and toss with the lemon juice.
• In a mixer, cream the butter and sugars until soft and light, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat until just blended. Mix in the apple. Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 10-13 minutes or until desired doneness. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was first published on 11/29/12. It has been updated on 3/10/22 in format and with pictures.

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We can really never eat enough pancakes here at the 365 homestead. 

Plus, there’s never a wrong time to eat pancakes.

We have “breakfast for dinner” at least a couple of times a month. And the most requested menu item is always (you guessed it) pancakes.

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I can’t get enough of pancakes in all their forms. Banana Peanut Butter Chip Pancakes and Cranberry Pancakes  and Buttermilk Pancakes , oh my!

For me, it all started back when I was a kid and we’d go to IHOP (International House of Pancakes). Oh, how I LOVED digging into a plate of the silver dollar pancakes and all the different syrups.

One of the best things about being a grown-up is that I can now make pancakes whenever I want, however I want.

These days, I often find myself trying to decide between a pancake topped with fruit, like these incredible Apple Cinnamon Pancakes or a pancake topped with syrup. Lucky for me, I can have BOTH!
This particular apple cinnamon baked pancake combines the best of both worlds.

You’ll love the combination of fluffy pancake with juicy apples and cinnamon spice!

Baked Pancake

My love for pancakes does not extend to a love of flipping pancakes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a pretty darn good pancake flipper by now. I’ve got my technique down pat.

Still, sometimes I don’t want to stand over the stove flipping pancake after pancake. While I could use those days to make Waffles or Baked Cinnamon French Toast, sometimes only a pancake will do. On those occasions, you need a good baked pancake recipe!

Baking one BIG cinnamon apple pancake in the oven, means I can pour the batter into a pan then walk away while it cooks perfectly every time.
Also, making Sheet Pan Pancakes from Mix means that you can adapt them to your family’s tastes and include any kind of berries, fruit, nuts and spices.

What do I need?

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this apple cinnamon pancake recipe.

• apples
• sugar
• cinnamon
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• buttermilk
• eggs
• butter
• flour

Pro Tip: Make your own homemade buttermilk by whisking 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Let the mixture sit to curdle for about 15 minutes then proceed with the recipe as directed. I do this almost every time a recipe calls for buttermilk and it works exactly like the stuff that comes in a carton at the store AND it’s THE secret ingredient in my grandma’s Griddle Cakes!
(If you choose to do this for this recipe, you’ll need 1 ½ tablespoons of white vinegar for the 1 ½ cups of milk called for.)

How to Make a Baked Pancake

This baked apple cinnamon pancake is so quick and easy to make. The most labor intensive step is peeling and coring the apples, but it’s well worth it for this tasty baked pancake!

STEP 1. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt) in a large mixing bowl.

STEP 2. Peel, core and dice two apples, then toss them with a little of the reserved flour.

STEP 3. In another bowl, beat together buttermilk, eggs and melted butter. Now add that mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

STEP 4. Fold the apples into the batter.

STEP 5. Pour the batter into a 9 x 13 baking dish and bake for 25 – 30 minutes.

Serve slices of the baked pancake topped with maple syrup! It would also be delicious with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream!

You can even make a plain baked pancake and top it with this easy 3 Ingredient Strawberry Sauce.

Tips and Tricks

• Save even more time by buying sealed packs of pre-peeled chopped apples from the grocery store.
• Be careful not to overmix the dry and wet ingredients when combing them. Vigorously beating the batter will make the pancake tough.
• The pancake should be golden brown on the edges when it’s fully baked. Be careful not to overbake or the edges will begin to burn.

After you try this Baked Apple Cinnamon Pancake recipe, check out some of my other favorite pancakes. . . 

• Chocolate Cherry Pancakes
• Zucchini Pancakes
• Lemon Crepes
• Easy Crepes
• German Pancake
• Lemon Poppy Seed Dutch Baby (aka German Pancake)

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Baked Apple Cinnamon Pancake

This Baked Apple Cinnamon Pancake brings together classic fall flavors in one easy recipe. By baking the batter in the oven, you can create a perfect apple pancake breakfast. No griddle or flapjack flipping required! 

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Cinnamon Apple Pancake, Baked Pancake, Pancakes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 245kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Equipment

• 2 Mixing bowls
• 1 9 X 13-inch baking dish
• 1 whisk
• 1 rubber spatula

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 2 apples Jonagold, Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady are best

Instructions

• Remove 1 tablespoon of flour from the 2 cups, and place it into a medium mixing bowl to be tossed with the apple pieces. Coating the apple with some of the flour will help suspend it in the batter.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs and melted butter.
• Peel, core and dice the apples, and put into the bowl with the tablespoon of flour. Toss to coat.
• Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Fold in the diced apple.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
• Serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg

This post was originally published 3/20/14, and has been updated with pictures and in format on 1/21/22.

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Once you you taste this homemade applesauce you’ll never want to go back to the store bought stuff.

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Until now, I always thought of applesauce as something that was just. . . fine. You know, I’d eat it, but I never thought of it as a food to be excited about.
This homemade BAKED Applesauce changed my mind.

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Why this Homemade Applesauce Recipe is Best

• Apple chunks. Unlike store bought versions, this sauce has some texture. The apple pieces hold their shape as this bakes, then melt in your mouth when you take a bite.
  OR, you can use an immersion blender and make it completely smooth, too.
• Cinnamon and vanilla. This vanilla brings out the sweetness of the apple while the cinnamon adds a light spice.
• Easy to make. Most of the cooking time is hands off while the applesauce bakes.
• Your house will smell amazing. All the cozy aromas of apple and cinnamon fill your kitchen when you make this applesauce!

The aroma of baking apples reminds me falls when we lived in New England. We’d go apple picking then come home to turn our spoils into everything from apple butter to Apple  Muffins. I may have gotten these particular apples from the store instead of a country orchard but they made me just as happy simmered into this perfect cinnamon applesauce.

What do I need?

Here’s what you need to make the BEST homemade applesauce.

• apples
• sugar
• cinnamon
• vanilla

So simple. So good.

What kind of apples are best?

I recommend using a combination of sweet and tart apples for best flavor. In my recipe, I use half Granny Smith and half Honey Crisp. Pink Lady and Fuji apples are other great choices for homemade applesauce.

Tips and Tricks

• Feel free to adjust the sugar to your taste. I find that this Baked Applesauce is on the sweeter side. For less sweetness, reduce the sugar by about 2 tablespoons.
• Use a potato masher to crush the apples after baking. You can make your applesauce as smooth or chunky as you like!
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy within 3 days. I think it tastes best served warm but leftovers are delicious cold as well.

Applesauce Recipes

We liked this apple sauce so much we enjoyed every last drop straight out of a bowl with a spoon. In the event you somehow end up with leftover baked applesauce, you can use it to make this Applesauce Cake or some Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies.

Love berries? This Cinnamon Blueberry Applesauce is another take on homemade applesauce that we love.

Apple Recipes

Grab an extra bag of apples for making more delicious desserts and side dishes with apple. My Apple Cream Pie recipe is perfect alternative to a traditional apple pie and tastes great cold the next day!

This Skillet Apple Crisp never gets old, no matter how many times I make it. I like mine with an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream or some fresh whipped cream. Meat lovers rave for my Bacon Caramel Apple Crisp variation!

If you need a great weekend breakfast that’s both impressive and easy, you can’t do better than my Caramel Apple French Toast Bake recipe. Although this German Pancake (aka Dutch Baby) is amazing too!

Make sure to check out all of the apple recipes on the blog:

• Apple Cinnamon Scones
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
• Apple Streusel Muffins
• Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
• Caramel Apple Pound Cake
• Fried Apple Rings
• Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad
• Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Skillet Cookie
• Cinnamon Blueberry Applesauce

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This Baked Applesauce stands head and shoulders above anything from a jar! Warming cinnamon spice and a hint of vanilla are baked with apple chunks to create a sauce that smells as delicious as it tastes. 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Homemade Applesauce

Servings 6 people

Calories 193kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Equipment

• Large Mixing Bowl
• rubber spatula
• 2 1/2 qt. baking dish
• Baking Sheet
• aluminum foil

Ingredients

• 8 apples I used 4 Granny Smith and 4 Honeycrisp
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Prepare a 2 1/2 quart baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix well.
• Peel, core and cut apples into slices.
• Place apples into a large bowl.
• Pour sugar mixture over apples and toss to coat.
• Pour apples into prepared baking dish and cover with tin foil.
• Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until apples are tender.
• Uncover and use a potato masher to crush the apples.
• Serve warm.

Notes

Occasionally, the baking dish will overflow while it’s baking, so I like to put the dish on a aluminum foil-lined baking sheet to prevent it from spilling into the oven. You can always use an oven-safe large pot to cook it in as well and disregard the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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This post was originally published 11/13/11, and has been updated in format and with photos on 12/27/21.

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