Apple pie is a timeless American classic, but why settle for the usual when there are so many creative twists to explore? From unexpected adding salted caramel or bourbon (yes! bourbon!) to apple cider whoopie pies, these five apple pie recipes will turn the ordinary into extraordinary. Step out of your pie comfort zone and discover fresh takes on this all-American favorite!
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
Add some zip to your apple pie with this salted caramel version from Sally’s Baking Addiction. This pie is packed with sweet and salty caramel-loaded, cinnamon-spiced apple filling that’s almost too good to be true! The buttery, flaky, handmade pie crust is a must for this delectable dessert so skip the pre-made crust! This one might just take center stage on all your holiday tables!
Bourbon Caramel Apple Pie
How do you make good ol’ American apple pie even better? Add bourbon, of course! This bourbon caramel apple pie from The G&M Kitchen combines tart green Granny Smith apples, plenty of fall spices, a whole lotta’ caramel, and a flaky, buttery homemade crust, resulting in one sensational pie! But the piece de resistance in this dessert is a hefty splash of bourbon, which will bring this pie to a whole new level. Dig in!
Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese
Apples and cheese? Yes, please! It’s not a traditional ingredient, but cheddar cheese will add a flavor profile you never knew you needed. This apple pie with cheddar cheese from Posh Journal uses grated cheddar cheese in the crust and in the pie filling so you’ll get a double dose of sharp cheddar goodness in this pie. Just one bite and you’ll be hooked!
Mini Apple Pies
Grab a fork and dig into these mini apple pies from Show Me the Yummy for a bite-sized version of America’s favorite dessert. These perfect mini pies have flaky pastry crusts, a to-die-for apple filling and a crumb topping you’ll be dreaming about. Granny Smith apples work best in this recipe. And shhhhhh! Don’t tell anyone but pre-made refrigerated pie crust works great for this dessert!
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
If you’ve never had a whoopie pie, you’re in for a treat! Whoopie pies are a staple in the Northeast but they’re so good, they now show up on dessert tables from coast to coast. These apple cider whoopie pies from Parsley and Icing are a mix of reduced apple cider, apple butter, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. You’ll bake the cookies first, brush them with butter and sweet cinnamon sugar next, and then fill them with a bourbon caramel buttercream or brown sugar cream cheese icing. Perfect for individual desserts at a party or wrap each in plastic wrap and take them to your next tailgating soiree.
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