Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Fruits Apples 10 Grandma-Approved Apple Recipes to Savor All Season By Hayley Sugg Updated on October 10, 2023 Close Photo: Allrecipes Magazine When the leaves begin changing, you know apple season has finally arrived, and with that that shift in temperatures and foliage comes the need for nostalgic apple recipes. These grandma-inspired apple recipes feature so many apple varieties, from sweet to tart, and they feature a plethora of ways to prepare them. It's no wonder that grandmothers take full advantage of this autumnal fruit when it's fresh off the trees. These grandma-approved apple recipes cover everything from desserts to side dishes, and even have a little homemade moonshine thrown in the mix. 01 of 11 Grandma's Iron Skillet Apple Pie View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Break out the cast iron skillet to create a flaky and golden-brown apple pie. Using a pre-made pie crust cuts down on prep time, meaning you can have this dessert on the dinner table in just over an hour. Our Best Cast Iron Skillet Desserts 02 of 11 Granny's Sweet-and-Tart Apple Crisp View Recipe It's a New Day Featuring the trifecta of tart Granny Smith apples, sweet brown sugar, and heady spices, this apple crisp recipe is like a taste of fall. Kristi Celaya shares, "Goes great with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping! Wonderful hot or cold." 10 Apple Crumble Recipes for Celebrating Fall 03 of 11 Grandma's Apple Dumplings View Recipe Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Buttery and sweet, these apple dumplings feature tender pastry dough and sweet fruit, but they become even tastier when drizzled with the recipe's orange-vanilla sauce. "This was a very easy and tasty recipe. It turned out perfect," says reviewer Jill. 10 Apple Dumpling Recipes Just Like Grandma Made 04 of 11 Grandma's Fresh Apple Cake View Recipe lebaneze94 Studded with pieces of fresh apple, raisins, and walnuts, this simple apple cake is anything but boring. All it needs is a little sprinkle of powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation. Our 10 Best Apple Cakes of All Time 05 of 11 Nana's Apple Crumble View Recipe lutzflcat "A family favorite, this apple crumble was originally my grandmother Hazel's recipe which my mom made on a regular basis," explains Heather Clements. "She would make two at a time to take to sick or shut-in friends, or to potlucks. There is never any left." 06 of 11 Nana's Apple Crisp View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Easier than pie, and just as tasty, this crisp will become your go-to autumn dessert. Reviewer JOYOUS_E raves, "I have made dozens of apple pies and apple crisps using different recipes — this is hands down the BEST I have tried." 07 of 11 Grandma Jeanette's Amazing German Red Cabbage View Recipe lutzflcat "My grandparents own a traditional German restaurant in Germany, and this is the closest red cabbage I have ever had to their restaurant's 'Rotkohl (Red Cabbage)," says reviewer Clara Carson. 08 of 11 Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine View Recipe Photo by Tara. With a base of apple juice and cider, this "moonshine" is full of fruity flavor. What takes it from a mixed drink to a liquor is the addition of grain alcohol and a hearty serving of vanilla-flavored vodka. 09 of 11 Gramma's Apple Bread Pudding View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Gramma knew what she was doing when she gave bread pudding a fall makeover! "I'll admit, this was my first attempt at making a bread pudding, but I have eaten a ton if them in my lifetime, so I knew what I was looking for. If I could give this 10 stars I would! It was SO GOOD and SO EASY," says one rave review from Goudamanda. 10 of 11 Apple Pie by Grandma Ople View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine "This was my grandmother's apple pie recipe," shares MOSHASMAMA. "It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions." 11 of 11 More Grandma Fall Favorites Vista Verde Ranch 15 Old-Fashioned Fall Desserts Like Grandma Used to Make 10 Apple Dumpling Recipes That Are Grandma-Approved 15 Fall Recipes Grandma Used to Make Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit