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33 Apple Pie Twist Recipes for a New Take on a Classic

By: Shivani Choudhary
Updated On: October 10, 2024

I've always had a soft spot for apple pie. There's something magical about the flaky crust, the sweet and tart filling, and that unparalleled aroma that fills the kitchen. But after making classic apple pies for years, I started craving a little variety. That's when I embarked on a delicious adventure to discover new ways to enjoy one of America's favorite desserts.

If you're ready to shake things up, you’re in for a treat. Here are 33 Apple Pie Twist Recipes for a New Take on a Classic that will bring a fresh spin to your dessert table. From turnovers to tarts, these recipes promise to add a delightful surprise to your apple pie experience.

Apple Pie Twist Recipes

1. Apple Pie Turnovers

A convenient, hand-held twist on the classic pie.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups peeled, sliced apples
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  3. Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
  4. Place apple mixture in the center of each square, fold over, and seal with a fork.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

2. Apple Pie Ice Cream

An icy dessert perfect for summer get-togethers.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Mix the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  2. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker.
  3. When almost set, swirl in the apple pie filling.
  4. Freeze for a few hours before serving.

3. Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast

Transform your breakfast into a dessert-like experience.

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices of thick bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup apple pie filling

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon.
  2. Cut a pocket into each slice of bread and stuff with apple pie filling.
  3. Dip each slice in the egg mixture.
  4. Cook on a greased skillet until golden brown on each side.

4. Apple Pie Smoothie

A healthy, refreshing drink with a pie-like flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

5. Apple Pie Oatmeal

Start your day with a warm, comforting breakfast.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions:

  1. Bring water to a boil.
  2. Add oats, apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve hot.

6. Apple Pie Bars

Simple to make and easy to share at gatherings.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 cups sliced apples
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix flour, butter, and sugar to form a crust.
  3. Press half of the crust mixture into a baking dish.
  4. Layer apples on top and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
  5. Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden.

7. Apple Pie Parfait

A layered dessert that’s easy to prepare and looks stunning.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1 cup granola
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, layer apple pie filling, granola, and whipped cream.
  2. Repeat layers until the glass is full.
  3. Serve immediately.

8. Apple Pie Pancakes

A cinnamon-spiced treat perfect for weekend breakfast.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pancake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pancake batter by mixing pancake mix, egg, and milk.
  2. Fold in diced apple and cinnamon.
  3. Cook pancakes on a greased skillet until bubbles form, then flip.
  4. Serve with syrup or whipped cream.

9. Apple Pie Cheesecake

A creamy twist on classic cheesecake with apple pie filling.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple pie filling

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix graham crackers and butter, press into a springform pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour mixture over crust, drop spoonfuls of apple pie filling on top.
  5. Swirl with a knife and bake for 50 minutes.

10. Apple Pie Crescent Rolls

A quick and delicious treat using pre-made crescent roll dough.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can crescent roll dough
  • 2 cups apple pie filling
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Roll out crescent dough and spoon apple pie filling onto each triangle.
  3. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  4. Roll up each crescent and bake for 12-15 minutes.

11. Apple Pie Muffins

Perfect for a sweet breakfast or snack on the go.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup chopped apples

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
  3. Combine the two mixtures and fold in the apples.
  4. Pour into muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes.

12. Apple Pie Milkshake

A fun, creamy beverage that tastes like dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup apple pie filling
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Blend ice cream, milk, apple pie filling, and cinnamon.
  2. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.

13. Apple Pie Chia Pudding

A healthy, make-ahead breakfast option.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1/2 cup apple pie filling
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Mix chia seeds and almond milk.
  2. Stir in apple pie filling and cinnamon.
  3. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Serve chilled.

14. Apple Pie Waffles

Crispy waffles with a sweet, spiced apple topping.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup waffle mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Prepare waffle batter with mix, egg, and milk.
  2. Cook in a waffle iron.
  3. Meanwhile, cook diced apple, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a pan until tender.
  4. Serve waffles topped with apple mixture.

15. Apple Pie Protein Shake

A nutritious, protein-packed drink with the flavors of apple pie.

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Pour into a shaker bottle and enjoy.

16. Apple Pie Donuts

Bite-sized donuts with a sweet apple pie glaze.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup apple pie filling

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
  3. Fold in apple pie filling.
  4. Pour batter into greased donut pans and bake for 15 minutes.

17. Apple Pie Granola

Perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup dried apples, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Mix all ingredients except dried apples in a bowl.
  3. Spread mixture on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  5. Mix in dried apples once cooled.

18. Apple Pie Pop Tarts

Homemade pop tarts filled with sweet apple pie goodness.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pie crusts
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Roll out pie crusts and cut into rectangles.
  3. Spoon apple pie filling onto half of the rectangles, leaving space around edges.
  4. Brush edges with beaten egg and top with remaining rectangles.
  5. Press edges to seal and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Mix powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze, drizzle over cooled pop tarts.

19. Apple Pie Popcorn

A sweet and crunchy snack perfect for movie night.

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup dried apple chips

Instructions:

  1. Drizzle popcorn with melted butter.
  2. Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over popcorn.
  3. Toss in dried apple chips and mix well.

20. Apple Pie Scones

A delightful treat for breakfast or tea time.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped apples

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix dry ingredients, then cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Stir in milk and apples.
  4. Form dough into a circle and cut into wedges.
  5. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

21. Apple Pie Trifle

Layers of apple pie filling, cake, and cream for a decadent treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound cake, cubed
  • 2 cups apple pie filling
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

  1. In a trifle dish, layer cake cubes, apple pie filling, and whipped cream.
  2. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
  3. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

22. Apple Pie Crepes

Thin, delicate crepes filled with a sweet apple pie mixture.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup apple pie filling

Instructions:

  1. Blend flour, eggs, milk, water, butter, and salt until smooth.
  2. Heat a lightly oiled skillet and pour in batter to form a thin layer.
  3. Cook until edges start to lift, then flip.
  4. Fill crepes with apple pie filling and fold.

23. Apple Pie Pizza

A dessert pizza with all the flavors of apple pie.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pizza dough
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granola

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Roll out pizza dough on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread apple pie filling over the dough.
  4. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and granola.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.

24. Apple Pie Spring Rolls

A crispy, Asian-inspired twist on apple pie.

Ingredients:

  • 8 spring roll wrappers
  • 2 cups apple pie filling
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. Mix apple pie filling with cinnamon and sugar.
  2. Place a spoonful of filling on each wrapper, roll up, and seal edges.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry spring rolls until golden.
  4. Drain on paper towels and serve.

25. Apple Pie Cookies

Small, sweet cookies with a hint of apple pie flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup apple pie filling

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in flour and salt until combined.
  4. Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and make an indentation in each.
  5. Spoon apple pie filling into indentations and bake for 12-15 minutes.

26. Apple Pie Nachos

A fun and shareable dessert option.

Ingredients:

  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • Whipped cream or caramel sauce for topping

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut tortillas into wedges and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
  5. Serve topped with warmed apple pie filling and optional whipped cream or caramel sauce.

27. Apple Pie Bread

A moist and flavorful loaf perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
  3. Combine mixtures and fold in apple pie filling and nuts.
  4. Pour batter into a loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes.

28. Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Gooey cinnamon rolls filled with apple pie filling.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • Cream cheese icing

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Roll out biscuit dough and brush with melted butter.
  3. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Spread apple pie filling over dough and roll up.
  5. Slice into rolls and place in a baking dish.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes and top with cream cheese icing.

29. Apple Pie Crumble

A warm, comforting dessert with a crumbly topping.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups sliced apples
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix apples, sugar, and cinnamon and place in a baking dish.
  3. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter to make the crumble topping.
  4. Sprinkle topping over apples.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes until golden and bubbly.

30. Apple Pie Milk

A unique drink that captures the spirit of apple pie.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup apple pie filling
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Blend milk, apple pie filling, cinnamon, and honey until smooth.
  2. Pour over ice and enjoy.

31. Apple Pie Sandwich

A sweet and savory take on a classic sandwich.

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices of bread
  • 1/2 cup apple pie filling
  • 2 slices cheddar cheese
  • Butter for grilling

Instructions:

  1. Spread apple pie filling on one slice of bread.
  2. Top with cheddar cheese and the other slice of bread.
  3. Butter the outside of the sandwich and grill until golden brown.

32. Apple Pie Dip

Perfect for parties or casual snacking with friends.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup apple pie filling, chopped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Graham crackers for dipping

Instructions:

  1. Mix apple pie filling and caramel sauce.
  2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Spread cream cheese mixture on a serving platter and top with apple pie mixture.
  4. Serve with graham crackers.

33. Apple Pie Fritters

Deep-fried treats that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups chopped apples
  • Oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for topping

Instructions:

  1. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
  2. Combine the dry and wet ingredients and fold in the chopped apples.
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
  6. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Conclusion

Trying out these apple pie twist recipes has been such a delightful experience. Each recipe breathes new life into the classic flavors we all know and love, offering a refreshing take on a traditional favorite. From breakfast options like Apple Pie Oatmeal and Apple Pie Muffins to indulgent desserts like Apple Pie Cheesecake and Apple Pie Fritters, there's no shortage of ways to inject a bit of excitement into your apple pie repertoire.

I'm thrilled to share these inventive and mouthwatering recipes with you, and I hope they inspire you to experiment more in your kitchen. Enjoy the journey of transforming a beloved classic into an array of delectable delights! Happy baking!

Food Lover and Storyteller ????️✨ With a fork in one hand and a pen in the other, Shivani brings her culinary adventures to life through evocative words and tantalizing tastes. Her love for food knows no bounds, and she's on a mission to share the magic of flavors with fellow enthusiasts.
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