17 Apple Pie Recipes That Might Actually Beat Grandma’s

The Best Apple Pie Ever

EVER?! This pie comes with some pretty steep claims that it totally lives up to. It earns its wow factor from the rich, caramel-like filling that coats every slice of tart apple goodness. Granny Smith apples are the go-to for their firm texture and tangy flavor, though Honeycrisp works beautifully too. The apples are tossed in a buttery sugar mixture infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, then topped with an extra brush of the sauce for a golden, glossy crust that tastes just as incredible as it looks. Try it, you know, for research’s sake. (via Audrey’s Apron)

Sour Cream Apple Pie

If you’ve never tried sour cream in apple pie before, prepare to be converted. This cozy twist on the classic bakes tender apples into a rich, custard-like filling that’s creamy, tangy, and seriously irresistible. Finished with a buttery cinnamon crumble topping and flaky pie crust, every bite has the perfect mix of crunchy softness and delicious flavor. (via Completely Delicious)

Gluten-Free Apple Pie

This gluten-free and vegan apple pie delivers everything you want from a classic slice: tender, flaky crust, warm cinnamon-spiced apples, and that cozy homemade flavor. The coconut oil pastry comes together easily in the food processor, while the perfectly cooked apple filling keeps every bite rich, sweet, and never soggy. Finished with a beautiful cutout crust, it’s a total showstopper for holidays, gatherings, or any cozy baking day. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Paleo Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Skillet Cookie

This Paleo apple pie snickerdoodle skillet cookie is the ultimate mashup dessert for anyone craving cozy fall flavors without the traditional ingredients. Packed with warm cinnamon spice and tender baked apples, this gluten-free, grain-free treat delivers all the nostalgic comfort of apple pie in gooey cookie form. Serve it warm for an extra-indulgent dessert everyone will want seconds of. (via The Paleo Running Momma)

Open-Face Apple Pie

There’s no need for a double crust when you can create a beautiful apple rosette design with your filling. All you have to do is thinly slice the apples and layer them vertically, starting from the outside, and you’ve officially reached Martha Stewart status. (via Honestly YUM)

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

If you thought salted caramel was just a passing phase, we’re happy to report that it’s here to stay. Mix it with the apples inside your pie and then drizzle it all over the final product to serve. YUM! (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

Snickers Caramel Apple Pie

Whether you’re a cooking novice or a total expert, this pie needs to be on your weekend to-do list. Technically, there’s no cooking involved at all, so there’s no risk of burning anything… like your last baking experiment. (via I Heart Nap Time)

Caramel Apple Pie

We have great news! You don’t have to choose between flakey pie crust and buttery crumble. This pie has both AND a caramel drizzle. (via Foodie Crush)

Apple Pie Bites

The only thing that could be better than apple pie is pie you can grab on your way out of the door. These bites have only six ingredients, and in less than 30 minutes you could be enjoying a piece of hand-held bliss. (via The Blond Cook)

Caramel Apple Slab Pie

We’ve all been there. You make a beautiful pie, only to have it ruined when you go to slice it in that awkward pie pan. Preserve your work of art by making a slab pie on a sheet pan. Clean up is a breeze and the pieces slice like a dream. Plus, you’ll be able to feed an army. (via The Recipe Critic)

Caramel Apple Crumble Pie

This dense apple pie is packed full of oats, apples and spices. That combination totally means you can eat it for breakfast, right? (via Averie Cooks)

Brown Butter Oatmeal Crumb Apple Pie

If you ever want to take a dish up a notch, just add browned butter. The nutty flavor is perfect to pair with apples and will leave everyone who eats your pie perplexed by its unique flavor. (via Baker by Nature)

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

One could argue that a shortbread crust is superior to pie dough. If you’re part of that opinion, these apple pie bars are right up your alley. Top with streusel and salted caramel and you may have something better than pie on your hands. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

Maple Apple Pie

Maple + apple = a match made in heaven; this we recognize. What you may not know is that roasting your apples before filling your pie results in an easier to slice and less wet product. Try it! (via Kitchen Heals Soul)

Mile-High Apple Pie

What you’re looking at is a pie that contains 12 apples. Yep, 12! This one will definitely keep the doctor away. (via Sugar Hero)

Salted Caramel Apple Galette

Think of a galette as the easier little sister to pie. There’s no crimping the edges on a pie plate, perfectly rolling out a circle of dough or *gasp* fiddling with a lattice top. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

Easy No-Bake Apple Pie Bites

Don't want to spend more time prepping and baking an apple pie recipe? You'll fall in love with these easy no-bake apple pie bites!

With healthy ingredients like cashew butter, dried apples, and honey, your body and taste buds will thank you for the goodness you've created. (via Brit + Co)