15 Recipes With Apple Butter (Desserts and More)

For fall treats that are sweet and full of flavor, try these recipes with apple butter. 

In case you’re not familiar with it, apple butter doesn’t actually include any butter.

The apples are usually accompanied by some brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. 

You’ll crave recipes with apple butter all year long.

When apple picking season comes around, you’re guaranteed to find tons of fresh apple butter at your local farmers market or orchard. 

There are so many uses for apple butter that are absolutely delicious.

From pies and cookies to pancakes and sandwiches, there’s no limit to what you can create. 

1. Apple Butter Snickerdoodles

We’re starting off this list with one of my favorite dessert choices: cookies! 

These snickerdoodles aren’t just your average cookies, either. These are packed with delicious apple butter.

With all of the cinnamon-sugar and apple flavors, they’re the perfect fall treat. 

If you love chewy cookies, these are for you.

You get a nice crunch from the cinnamon sugar on the outside, and the inside is wonderfully moist and satisfying. 

2. Apple Butter Cake With Brown Sugar Buttercream

Apple butter cake is decadent and delicious. The spiced apple cake is so inviting and warm. It’s the epitome of fall. 

There’s no better topping for this cake than the incredible brown sugar buttercream.

It takes an already fantastic cake and turns it into something magical. 

The only problem with this cake is that you’ll have a hard time convincing your friends and family that it’s homemade. 

3. Slow Cooker Apple Butter

For any apple butter purists out there, this recipe is where you should start. 

The slow cooker is one of the easiest ways to make apple butter since it’s pretty hands-off.

Also, making it at home will save you so much money especially if you plan to use a lot of apple butter this season. 

Warm, spiced, and sweet, this apple butter has so many uses and is a great gift. 

4. Apple Butter Pancakes

I guarantee these apple butter pancakes will quickly become a habit this fall. 

They’re loaded with delicious apple butter and all its lovely flavors.

Whether you’re using homemade apple butter or store-bought, these pancakes are so easy and quick to make. 

Apple butter pancakes make a fantastic breakfast on a holiday morning. Plus, they’re easy to make for a crowd.

They’re sure to keep you full until dinner.

5. Apple Butter Muffins

If you’re looking for a breakfast that’s more on-the-go friendly, these apple butter muffins are a perfect choice. 

These muffins are moist and flavorful with tons of spices, and the apple butter is so inviting.

The cinnamon crumble topping is so good. 

For many families, holiday mornings are more chaotic than anything.

If that sounds familiar, go with these wonderful muffins, and you won’t be disappointed. 

6. Gluten-Free Apple Butter Waffles

Apple butter waffles are another insanely good breakfast recipe.

Plus, they’re gluten-free, so nobody has to miss out on any of this deliciousness. 

Waffles are great even when they aren’t filled with apple butter and cinnamon flavors so you don’t want to skip these. 

Whether it’s Halloween morning or just a chilly Sunday, apple butter waffles are a terrific way to start your day. 

7. Homemade Oatmeal Bars With Apple Butter

Now that breakfast is over, let’s talk about some dessert. However, these have oatmeal and apple butter, so they actually are breakfast-worthy.

Oatmeal bars with apple butter are buttery and crumbly with a cozy and delicious filling.

They’re a sweet, chewy, and lovely dessert that will quickly become your go-to recipe for any party or holiday. 

8. Apple Butter Breakfast Sandwich

Apple butter breakfast sandwiches make a great meal with an unexpected twist. 

There’s something about a classic bacon and egg sandwich that just hits the spot.

Since it’s a simple dish, you only need a few ingredients to accomplish this greatness. 

With a generous slather of apple butter onto some good bread, you’re about to have the best breakfast sandwich of your life.  

9. Baked Apple Butter Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Baked apple butter ham and cheese sandwiches are a take on a viral recipe.

It started with basic Hawaiian rolls and some deli meat and cheese. 

As you might have noticed from this recipe, that’s no longer the case. These sandwiches are spectacular.

They have so much flavor from the salty ham, melted cheese, and spiced apple butter. 

These sandwiches make the ideal party food. They’re easy to throw together and are tasty hot or cold. 

10. Apple Butter Pie

Apple butter pie is the absolute best recipe for Thanksgiving, especially if you’re tired of the same old pie lineup.

Move over pumpkin and pecan, there’s a new pie taking over the fall season. 

Since apple butter has a similar consistency to pumpkin pie filling, it just makes sense to make the swap.

Plus, I know a lot of people who don’t love pumpkin pie, but who doesn’t love apples and cinnamon?

11. Apple Butter Spice Cake

If you’re in the mood for a truly comforting cake, this is it! This recipe is heavenly and can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack. 

Along with apple butter, this spice cake is also full of fresh apples. The spices are delicious, familiar, and warm.

The bright and tangy whipped cream cheese frosting is the perfect match for all of the flavors in this cake.

12. Apple Butter Cheesecake

Cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite desserts. Pair it with some nostalgic apple butter for a delightful twist. 

Start with a classic graham cracker crust and add the tangy and sweet filling.

Swirl in some apple butter for a flavor bomb that’s beautiful and delicious. 

Don’t worry if you’re a bit nervous to make a homemade cheesecake. This one doesn’t require any baking and is rather quick and easy. 

13. Apple Butter Cheesecake Streusel Bars

Apple butter cheesecake streusel bars are layered with incredible flavor in every bite. 

From the creamy cheesecake filling to the nutty pecan crumble, your friends and family will gobble these up. 

If you love pies with a crumble topping, these are a great alternative.

Plus, they’re more handheld and don’t completely fall apart when you serve them. 

14. Apple and Honey Cookies

Apple and honey cookies are a yummy treat for all ages. If you have little ones around, get them to help ice and decorate these tasty cookies. 

Apple butter gives these cookies a delightful apple flavor. The cookies are soft and chewy and make a terrific fall dessert. 

Decorate with sprinkles, sanding sugar, or just the icing. They’ll be a hit at the cookie exchange no matter what. 

15. Apple Butter Overnight Oats

This is not your average overnight oats breakfast. This recipe feels so indulgent and delicious. 

The oats are supremely creamy and the apple butter swirled in provides a surprising pop of flavor.

Top them with apples and pecans for a welcomed crunch. 

These are more of a healthy breakfast but they definitely don’t taste like it.

You can enjoy overnight oats cold or hot, whatever your preference.