Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes Apple Pie Recipes Our 16 Most Popular Apple Pie Recipes, Including Martha’s Favorite Who knew there were so many delicious ways to interpret this classic dessert? By Lynn Andriani Lynn Andriani Lynn Andriani is a New York City-based writer with 24 years of experience working in professional publishing and communication roles in addition to being a food writer for six years with MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Published on September 10, 2024 Close Photo: Nico Schinco There are few American desserts as beloved as apple pie. With its simple combination of fruit and crust, it's the pie that shows up everywhere, from roadside diners to Thanksgiving tables, and is most likely to win any pie popularity contest. But there's definitely not just one way to make this classic. In this collection, we're showcasing a wide variety of apple pie recipes—whether you want a familiar and reliable, good old-fashioned dessert or you're up for something outside the box. You'll find versions inspired by other well-known desserts (think cake and bread pudding) and others that stay within the apple pie guardrails but feature a bit of flair in their design or presentation. Some call for one type of apple, while others use a mix. And they also range in serving size, so you're sure to find one that suits your gathering. One thing's for sure: they're all delicious on their own or with a spoonful of something creamy, whether whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla. The Best Apples for Baking Pies, Cobblers, and Other Dishes, According to Apple Farmers 01 of 16 Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Rachel Marek This traditional recipe is straightforward, calling for tart, firm Granny Smiths and a buttery, flaky pâte brisée crust. Make it once and you'll come back to it again and again. View Recipe 02 of 16 Cinnamon-Swirl Apple Slab Pie Will Anderson This beautiful slab pie is baked in a sheet pan, which means it serves a crowd. Its beautiful presentation is thanks to swirly cinnamon butter rounds that you shingle on top of the dough and apples. View Recipe 03 of 16 Apple-Raspberry Pie Gentl and Hyers Apples and berries are an unexpected combination that works beautifully in this tasty pie. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries; both deliver that signature sweet-tart punch. View Recipe 04 of 16 Diamond Apple Pie Johnny Miller Although this dessert may taste like a traditional (and delicious) apple pie, its looks are anything but. You cut pie crust dough into diamonds, and brush half with egg yolk and half with egg white and sugar. The result is an eye-catching pattern that glitters. View Recipe 05 of 16 Vegan Apple Pie linda xiao Made with safflower oil, this pie will please vegans and omnivores alike. The rich crust is a perfect contrast to the sweet fruit inside. View Recipe 06 of 16 Apple Crumble Pie Nico Schinco Oats give the crumble layer of this pie great texture, and the filling includes three apple varieties, ranging in taste from sweet to tart. View Recipe 07 of 16 Cheddar-Crusted Apple Pie Yossy Arefi In this savory-sweet pie, a crust made with shredded sharp cheddar makes a terrific counterpoint to tart Granny Smith apples. View Recipe 08 of 16 Apple Pie Bread Pudding Bryan Gardner Here's a great hybrid dessert. It's got all the soft, spiced fruit of apple pie plus the chewy and golden chunks of brioche that make bread pudding so fabulous. View Recipe 09 of 16 Best Apple Pie Nico Schinco The name says it all, this is quite simply our best classic apple pie recipe. It uses a mixture of different apples for the filling and produces a pie with a bold, aromatic filling inside a golden-brown double crust. View Recipe 10 of 16 Brown-Butter Apple Pie Marcus Nilsson With its toasty, caramelized flavor, brown butter takes apple pie to the next level. Here, you combine it with the apples, which imparts a wonderfully nutty flavor. View Recipe 11 of 16 Apple-Pie Cake Sonia Bozzo Inspired by pie, yet cake-like in its slice-ability, this genius dessert is baked in a springform pan and has layers of crumbs and apples. View Recipe 12 of 16 Martha's Favorite Tarte Tatin Although this rustic French classic isn't a pie, we couldn't resist adding it. It's an upside-down tart that you bake in a skillet. The caramelized liquid from the sugar and apples seeps down in the crust to create an insanely good dessert. View Recipe 13 of 16 Stencil Apple Pie Johnny Miller Humble popsicle sticks are the secret to making this artful pie. You use them to create an arrow pattern, and cinnamon sugar provides the contrast. View Recipe 14 of 16 Mile-High Apple Pie (AKA Martha's Favorite) Kate Mathis It's Martha's favorite, she says this is the most exquisite pie. And with 5 1/2 pounds of apples, you can call her masterpiece the Mt. Everest of pies. You'll need to make a deep-dish crust to hold everything in, but it's absolutely worth it. View Recipe 15 of 16 Apple Pecan Pie Martyna Szczesna When you can't decide between apple or pecan pie, turn to this creative recipe, which combines both. The filling includes apples and pecans, and it's topped with a crumb mixture made with more pecans. View Recipe 16 of 16 Apple Galette Gentl & Hyers If you're short on time or just don't feel like making a two-crust pie, try this free-form galette. And just like pie, it's great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit