27 Caramel Apple Desserts That Are Better Than Pumpkin Spice

We here at Just A Pinch are equal opportunity fall dessert fans. We don’t believe in letting pumpkin steal the show – we’re also big big big fans of apple desserts…particularly caramel apple desserts. However; making caramel apples usually leads to a sticky mess that is hard to eat. Well – these caramel apple dessert recipes give you all that heavenly flavor in easy-to-enjoy packages. From cake to bars to pies to dips to cookies, we’re drooling for these caramel apple delicacies!

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

“It is always a crowd pleaser and it’s incredibly easy to whip together with minimal effort on your part. Sweet tender spiced apples make up the base of the cake with swirls of sweet caramel throughout. Then we have a beautiful top layer that is soft, buttery and has a few little delicious crunchy spots.” – Jessica


Bacon Caramel Apple Crisp

“This apple crisp dessert is your favorite comfort food with apples, cinnamon, and a streusel topping. Now it’s made even better with the addition of Pure Farmland All Natural Uncured Bacon and even a bacon caramel! I mean, does dessert really get any better than this??!! I feel like there should be a mic drop.” – Lynne


Creamy Caramel Apple Taquitos

“These Creamy Caramel Apple Taquitos are filled with cinnamon apples, caramel, and cream cheese, rolled in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel.” – Christy


Caramel Apple Dip

“This super delicious caramel apple dip recipe is a quick and easy dessert that only contains 4 ingredients!” – Sara


Caramel Apple Cheesecake

“It’s a creamy, silky cheesecake topped with caramelized apples and caramel sauce. One decadent cheesecake for the fall season. Or any time you want a caramel apple dessert. Each bite is a pure indulgence that melts in your mouth!” – Anna


Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies

“Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies are a delicious, individually-portioned dessert. These pies have a tender, flaky all-butter pie dough and are filled with cinnamon apples and rich caramel.” – Tiffany


Caramel Apple Bread

“Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredibly delicious & easy to make caramel glaze. Fantastic apple quick bread recipe that everyone goes crazy over!” – Jessica


Caramel Apple Cookies

“Don’t let pumpkin steal the spotlight this fall. Instead, try these yummy caramel apple cookies for a unique treat that’s bursting with seasonal flavors.” – Crissy


Salted Caramel Apple Pie

“This Salted Caramel Apple Pie is loaded with juicy apple slices and salted caramel sauce! Baked in the flakiest all-butter pie crust, it’s the perfect apple pie for Thanksgiving or Christmas!” – Ashley


Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Lasagna

“Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Lasagna is fun and delicious combo of classic caramel apple pie and yummy cinnamon rolls. This awesome fall treat (just like this amazing Apple Crumb Cake) is delicious dessert, but it is great idea for easy breakfast casserole, too.” – Vera


Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler

“This Caramel Apple Pecan Cobbler is loaded with juicy, tender, tart apples, chopped pecans and delicious caramel, topped with a delicious cobbler topping and then caramel drizzled over the top for an incredibly delicious, family favorite, homemade dessert that tastes like heaven.” – Terri


Caramel Apple Chimichangas

“Fall is a time of the year when we enjoy beautiful dishes … Delicious Caramel Apple Chimichangas dessert is one of them.” – Dragana


Caramel Apple Poke Cake

“This Poke Cake is a show stopping dessert! The spiced apple cake is baked, poked with holes, then filled with caramel for an incredibly tender, cake literally seeping with flavor. This Poke Cake is better if prepared the night before and refrigerated, making it a fabulous make ahead dessert. I’ve included tips and tricks and everything you need to know about how to make the best Caramel Apple Poke Cake of. your. Life.” – Jen


Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

“I have a confession. I made and shot these salted caramel apple pie bars 2 weeks ago and have made them 3 more times since. They are THAT good. Imagine a slice of apple pie, but better. A buttery shortbread crust. A brown sugary oat streusel. Gooey cinnamon apples. And silky smooth salted caramel…all in one.” – Sally


Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

“The perfectly spiced, moist cake is studded with bits of juicy apple while ribbons of sweetened cream cheese swirl throughout. Drizzled with a creamy glaze and caramel sauce and you have me sitting here wondering why on earth this cake is not sitting in my kitchen right now.” – Mel


Caramel Apple Fudge

“One of the best fall treats – homemade caramel apple fudge! This fudge reminds me of those green caramel apple suckers! SO good!” – Beth


Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

“These Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes are so easy. This dessert has a graham cracker crust topped with a creamy filling and sprinkled with spiced apples on top with a little drizzle of caramel.” – Christy


Copycat Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Recipe

“What are your favorite seasonal Starbucks drinks? If you said the Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice (a yummy, hot apple cider drink with cinnamon and caramel!), you aren’t alone!” – Carissa


Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles

“These caramel apple snickerdoodles are so soft, thick and chewy and stuffed with a caramel apple Milky Way inside! Everyone’s favorite cookie with a caramel apple twist.” – Jessica


Crazy Caramel Apple Pie Bombs

“Crazy Caramel Apple Pie Bombs are the pull apart bread of your dreams. This fabulous recipe is packed with caramel and apples and baked to perfection. Pull one open and a river of sweet caramel runs over the apple pie bombs.” – Donna


Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

“This Caramel Apple Sheet Cake is moist and buttery, with cinnamon and apples throughout. Plus a silky icing infused with caramel flavor that is to die for!” – Amy


Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

“Caramel apple cinnamon rolls stuffed with cinnamon, brown sugar, caramel, granny-smith apples and drizzled with apple cider caramel sauce and pecans. My cinnamon rolls have the most wonderful, bakery-style buttery flavor! These apple cinnamon rolls are the perfect fall treat!” – Marzia


Caramel Apple Pie Bread Pudding

“Oh my! You combined apple pie and bread pudding?! I must try this. It looks and sounds incredible! Perfect for dessert, or even breakfast!” – Denise


Caramel Apple Cheesecake

“A delicious, creamy, and flavorful dessert with fresh apples and a crunchy streusel. These caramel apple cheesecake bars are served with a caramel drizzle making them the ultimate Fall dessert!” – Chelsea


Baked Caramel Apple Donuts Recipe

“This Baked Caramel Apple Donuts Recipe is perfect for Fall, Thanksgiving, or any time of year! Try these Baked Donuts with your family and friends!” – Heather


Caramel Apple Cupcakes

“Caramel Apple Cupcakes made with a spiced apple cupcake & topped with caramel icing. They melt in your mouth and are the perfect use for all those apples!” – Lindsay


Easy Caramel Apple Slab Pie

“Yes, you read that right. This ooey, gooey caramel apple slab pie stars store-bought pie dough, which can be braided, baked and served up by the slice. Feel free to use whatever apples you fancy (one variety, or a mix!), but I love pairing the tanginess of Granny Smith apples with the chewy sweetness of caramel.” – Kelly