From desserts to main dishes, your favorite pan is perfect for baking the season's best recipes.
36 Apple Recipes to Make in a 13×9 Pan
Updated on Sep. 18, 2024
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Easy Apple Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, I found this old-fashioned easy apple cake that is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it’s quick to fix, and when it’s served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, it’s one of my family’s very favorites. —Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 278 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped it with apples. —Ann Hillmeyer, Sandia Park, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 512 calories, 32g fat (18g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Cranberry Cream Cheese French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend makes this French toast bake with blueberries, but I make mine with cranberry sauce. Either way, it’s divine. It makes a great brunch dish for Christmas morning. —Sandie Heindel, Liberty, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 375 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 231mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Butternut Squash Apple Bake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even those who aren't fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples covered in a cinnamon-sugar glaze for a quick and easy dinner accompaniment. —Ellie Klopping, Toledo, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 120 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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Herbed Apple-Cranberry Bread Dressing
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Not all stuffings are created equal. My version of the classic side dish features apples for a sweet crunch and cranberries for a little tartness. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 315 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe for baked apple dumplings with Mountain Dew from a friend of mine, then tweaked it to suit my family's tastes. The soda is definitely the secret ingredient in this rich apple dessert. —Chris Shields, Monrovia, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
2 dumplings: 414 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The heartwarming taste of cinnamon and apples is the perfect accompaniment for these tender pork chops. The dish is always a winner with my family. Because it calls for only four ingredients, it's a main course I can serve with little preparation. —Joan Hamilton, Worcester, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 527 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.
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Autumn Sweet Rolls with Cider Glaze
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love cooking with pumpkin because it’s versatile, colorful and nutritious. Combining it with chopped apple and cider gives these glazed rolls their autumn appeal. —Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 306 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Acorn Squash with Cranberry Stuffing
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you have squash or cranberry lovers at the table, here’s your new go-to recipe. It’s colorful, the blend of flavors is delicious and it’s a fitting addition to a Thanksgiving menu. —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 270 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 5g fiber), 2g protein.
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Apple Crumb Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple crumb bars for parties and for family, and they're always a hit. —Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 174 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Cookie Crust Deep-Dish Apple Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my favorite make-and-take desserts, this deep-dish pie is based on an old Hungarian recipe that's popular in this part of Ohio. The easy cookie crust is the best part. —Diane Shipley, Mentor, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 357 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Sausage and Apple Quinoa Casserole
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves the variety this casserole offers. It’s unlike anything else I’ve made. —Brenna Norby, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 443 calories, 29g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.
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Apple Pear Cake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my sister Catherine made her apple cake for me, I knew I needed the recipe. For my version, I added some pears from the trees on our acreage. The resulting apple-pear cake is so moist and tastes so good. Now every time I make it, people want my recipe. —Mary Ann Lees, Centreville, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 613 calories, 30g fat (6g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Pear and Apple Coffee Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The mix of apples, pears and sour cream gives this coffee cake a moist texture. —Debbie Vanni, Libertyville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 395 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Caramel Apple Crisp
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my kids and I make apple crisp, we use all sorts of apples to boost the flavor and texture. Add melted caramels, and you’ve got something scrumptious. —Michelle Brooks, Clarkston, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 564 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (59g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can’t resist a “taste test” before a party, just arrange each apple bar on a serving platter and no one will know a piece is missing from the pan! —Katherine White, Henderson, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 191 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Deep-Dish Apple Pie
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This deep-dish apple pie is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone. —Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 208 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Gran’s Apple Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured. Even though I've lightened it up, it's still a family favorite. —Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 181 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Caramel Apple Strata
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're planning to host a breakfast or early brunch, you'll appreciate this overnight strata. It works perfectly as your something sweet, tastes like a sticky bun and won't dry out as coffee cakes sometimes do. —Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 462 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 198mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
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Smoked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Apple and sweet potato flavors combine so nicely with smoked pork chops. My family enjoys simple dinners like this one.—Helen Sanders, Fort Myers, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 584 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 2462mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 4g fiber), 52g protein.
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Apple Bars
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is about family, comfort and simplicity. My mom made this delicious sweet treat many a winter night and served it warm with some of her famous homemade ice cream. I like to make a double batch and pass on the love! —Elizabeth Monfort, Celina, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 240 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Glazed Apple-Maple Blondies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My 6-year-old son and I conjured up this recipe to use the last of the apples we picked from the local apple orchard. Each bar goes beautifully with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream. —Heather Bates, Athens, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 blondie: 192 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Apple Pear Coffee Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this apple pear coffee cake recipe to make for a breakfast I was hosting. The pan was empty before the breakfast was over! It's one of my most-requested recipes, probably because it's a bit different. —Joanne Hoschette, Paxton, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 313 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Harvest Squash Medley
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To me, cooking is an art, and I love trying new recipes. For this one, I dressed up baked butternut squash, sweet potatoes and apples with citrus and spices. —Ruth Cowley, Pipe Creek, Texas
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Apple Crumble
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The neighbor who shared this recipe with me predicted that I'd serve it often, just as she has for more than 30 years. It's easy to put together and is wonderfully fruity. I like to serve it with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. —Diann Mallehan, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 362 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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German Apple Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It's an excellent choice for a Christmas potluck or actually any time of year. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 455 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Crisp
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I live in apple country, and making a delicious apple crisp is one way to use the fruit. This treat doesn’t take a lot of time to assemble. —Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 426 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 79g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Dutch Baby
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish has been a longtime family favorite for Christmas morning. It is light, airy, and filled with eggs and juicy apple. I like to serve it alongside bacon or sausage. —Teeny McCloy, Red Deer, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 223 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 156mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Scalloped Apples Casserole
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When preparing my first Thanksgiving dinner years ago, I wanted to add something special to the table and came up with this recipe. It's been a part of our traditional dinner ever since. —Kellie Erwin, Westerville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 271 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Apple Dumpling Roll-Ups
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A family friend gave me a simple way to make apple dumplings without lots of steps. I love the sticky cinnamon topping. —Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 339 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Pan Goody
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found the recipe for this unique casserole years ago and adapted it to my family's taste. Dotted with dried cranberries, the tender apple bake is sweetened with brown sugar and a little cinnamon. We enjoy it on breakfast buffets, but it also makes a fun side dish, particularly with a pork entree. —Jeanne Bredemeyer, Orient, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 316 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Apple Cranberry Crisp
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Apple cranberry crisp is a wonderful dessert for fall, when both cranberries and apples are in season. The fruits are quite compatible in flavor and color, and they help make any table look festive and inviting. —Martha Sue Stroud, Clarksville, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 407 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These bars make an excellent fall dessert. We like to warm individual servings in the microwave and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It quickly became a family favorite; maybe it'll become one of your family's, too. —Carol Stuber, Osawatomie, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 250 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Cranberry Slab Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules and let the grandkids have it for breakfast. —Brenda Smith, Curran, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 478 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Apple-Almond Bake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When my children were young, they loved this apple dessert—and they still do 45 years later! I like it served plain at room temperature, but it's hard to resist when served warm with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 433 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Red Apple Butter Bars
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Fall means apple-picking time, and we love using the fresh fruit to bake up these bars. The streusel on top makes them even better. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
