I don't know about you, but once the turkey's gone and the plates are cleared, I want something sweet, fruity, and kissed with warm fall spice. Apple desserts just feel like Thanksgiving to me. I've gathered 24 of my absolute favorites that are perfect for that post feast moment.

1. Maple Apple Upside Down Cake

While we're talking about upside down cakes, let me introduce you to this beauty. Every single thing about this vegan cake is tantalizing, from its tender crumb to that sticky maple caramel topping. And I love that it's so simple to serve. No fancy piping or decorating needed here.

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2. Easy Apple Pandowdy

I've been baking for years, but I only recently discovered the Pandowdy. It's an old fashioned fruit dessert that reminds me of a cobbler or a crisp. You get a saucy fruit base topped with pastry dough, usually a shortcrust. It's rustic, simple, and completely charming.

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3. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Okay, let's kick things off with a serious showstopper. These apple pie bars are rich, buttery, and completely over the top in the best way. I'm talking layers of tender apples, warm cinnamon, and gooey caramel that make them dangerously hard to stop eating. It all starts with a flaky homemade shortbread crust that just melts in your mouth. Then I pile on fresh apples tossed with flour and cozy spices.

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4. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Be careful with these because they are sinfully good and highly addictive. The crust is flaky, sweet, and so tender. Then there is that cheesecake filling. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's smooth like velvet. It's luscious, sweet, and completely to die for.

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5. Apple Pie Ice Cream

Who needs actual pie when you can have the whole experience in ice cream form? This incredible recipe features cinnamon ice cream loaded with chunks of soft apples and crunchy graham crackers. It's so flavorful and the texture is absolutely amazing. A little drizzle of caramel sauce on top is all you need.

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6. Apple Crisp with Cranberries and Walnuts

This delicious crisp is like a triple dose of fall goodness. It's bursting with apples, cranberries, and walnuts, so every bite is sweet, tart, and just a little bit nutty. It's a fun twist on the classic that I just adore.

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7. Spiced Apple Upside Down Cake with Bourbon Caramel Glaze

This is not your average spiced apple cake. It's all grown up and way more delicious thanks to a boozy bourbon caramel glaze. Every single bite is rich, moist, and seriously decadent. This one is for the adults at the table.

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8. Glazed Puff Pastry Apple Roses

I know Thanksgiving gets busy, but you absolutely have to make time to stop and smell the apple roses. Yes, actual roses made from apples! They're sweet, light, and super tasty. Plus, they might be the most stunning holiday dessert you'll ever bring to the table. And lucky for us, they're crazy easy to put together.

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9. Apple Cake

This cake is absolutely loaded with fresh apples and fragrant spices. It is so wonderfully moist, almost dense in the most incredible way, and every single bite is a dream. I top the whole thing with a homemade caramel sauce that might just change your life. Don't be surprised if this becomes a holiday tradition in your kitchen.

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10. Apple Tarte Tatin

This topsy turvy tart is probably the grandma of the classic upside down cake. Apples get caramelized in butter and sugar, then covered with flaky pastry and baked. It's made completely upside down, so the big reveal is half the fun. It makes a truly special treat after a big holiday meal.

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11. Apple Cobbler

If apple crisp rules the midwestern table, apple cobbler is the queen of the south. It's another iconic dish that just screams fall weather. This version comes together with saucy cinnamon apples and a rich, buttery biscuit topping.

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12. Rustic Skillet Apple Pie

Apple pie without all that fussy work? Sign me up! I love a traditional apple pie, but making one from scratch can honestly feel like a whole project. I'm looking at you, fancy lattice top. This rustic version gives you everything you crave with so much less effort.

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13. Caramel Apple Clafoutis

A clafoutis is technically a baked flan, but it looks and tastes like a soufflé filled with fruit. Think of it as a soufflé and a cobbler having a delicious baby. The edges get puffy and light, just like a pancake. But the center stays soft and pudding like.

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14. Apple Bourbon Pot Pie

If the filling is your favorite part of an apple pie, you're going to love this fun twist. It's basically a dessert version of a savory pot pie. Instead of chicken and veggies, this one is loaded with cinnamon apples. I add bourbon and apple cider for a little kick, then top the whole thing with a super buttery pastry crust.

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15. French Caramel Apple Cake

Ooh la la! This French inspired apple cake will send your tastebuds straight to dessert heaven. It features silky caramel, soft cinnamon apples, and sweet vanilla cake. Each layer is lovely on its own, but all together? It's completely and totally irresistible.

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16. Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake)

This easy dessert is so appley and delicious that I struggle to control myself around it. This Russian treat is incredibly light and airy. Trust me when I say you'll want to make extra because it goes fast. Luckily, you only need six simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.

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17. Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

This apple and cream cheese cake is scrum diddly umptious, and that's nothing bundt the truth! I couldn't help myself. Between the moist apple cake, the hidden cheesecake center, and that luxurious cream cheese frosting, I'm drooling just thinking about it.

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18. Apple Cream Pie

This pie is exactly what it sounds like: apples dusted with cinnamon, sugar, and flour, then baked in rich cream. To me, that sounds absolutely heavenly. The result is a fabulously creamy, custard like apple pie that's best served nice and cold.

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19. Rustic Apple Galette

Meet the OG pie, the galette. It's not fussy at all, just totally delicious and beautiful in its simplicity. You can make a galette with any fruit, but this apple version is basically autumn on a plate. I start with a simple homemade pie dough, though a store bought one works perfectly fine if you're short on time.

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20. Apple Dumplings with Browned Butter Salted Caramel Sauce

These little dumplings are basically a love letter to fall. Imagine tender apples stuffed with cinnamon sugar and snuggled up in flaky pastry. I bake them until they're soft, a little nutty from that gorgeous browned butter, and beautifully caramelized. Serve them warm with a scoop of caramel ice cream and you can thank me later.

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21. Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies

Skip the drive thru and make these delicious hand pies at home instead. Homemade is always better anyway, right? These little pockets are brimming with caramel and tender apples. The crust is absolutely stellar. And yes, there's even more caramel drizzled on top.

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22. French Apple Rose Tart with Frangipane

If you loved the idea of those apple roses but wanted something a bit more substantial, this scrumptious tart is for you. It's bigger, sweeter, and maybe even yummier. Everything sits on a sugar cookie crust, which is brilliant. The frangipane filling is nutty, sweet, and wonderfully custard like.

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23. Apple Pomegranate Cobbler

A classic apple cobbler is already a cozy Thanksgiving win, but this one is extra special. It has all the things I adore about the original: a fruity sauce, chunks of fresh apple, and that fluffy biscuit topping. But adding pomegranate makes it brighter, prettier, and even more delicious than your typical cinnamon apple situation.

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24. Apple Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is simple, rustic, and easily one of my all time favorite desserts. It's soft, chewy, moist, and just sweet enough without being overpowering. It's a total dream for carb lovers like me. And honestly, it's so easy to make because it's practically a dump and bake kind of recipe.

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