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30 Fun Apple Recipes Kids Can Make

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I love this list of fun apple recipes kids can make! There are so many innovative ways to use apples to make snacks, desserts, muffins, and more! Plus, some of them are basically candy, but that’s all the more fun for the kids to create! Easy apple recipes like these are a must!

Some of these recipes will require adult supervision and assistance, but the kids will have such a blast helping to craft these special treats, and they’re a great way to get them involved and creative in the kitchen.

Apples are not only delicious on their own, but they’re a great addition to many other ingredients!

Want more tasty apple recipes to try? Check out this list of over 20 apple pie recipes that are totally drool-worthy!

What are the best apples for baking and cooking?

When it comes to baking and cooking, you want apples that hold their shape, balance sweetness with tartness, and don’t turn mushy too quickly. Here are the best picks:

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  • Granny Smith – Tart, firm, and dependable; perfect for pies and crisps.
  • Honeycrisp – Sweet-tart with a juicy crunch; great in baked desserts.
  • Braeburn – Balanced flavor, holds shape well in high-heat recipes.
  • Jonagold – Sweet with a hint of tang; excellent in cakes and muffins.
  • Pink Lady (Cripps Pink) – Firm and slightly tart; ideal for tarts and cobblers.
  • Fuji – Very sweet, less tart, works well in breads or sauces.
  • Golden Delicious – Mellow sweetness; blends nicely in apple butter and sauces.
  • Rome Beauty – Firm and mild; often called “the baker’s apple” for its reliability.

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1
Delicious Apple Cinnamon White Cake
Apple Cinnamon White Cake
This yummy Apple Cinnamon White Cake is sure to get the kids out of bed in the morning! Let them help you bake the weekend before and then freeze it for a weekday morning treat!
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2
Easy Apple & Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Easy Apple & Cheese Flatbread Pizza Recipe
These savory Easy Apple Cheese Flatbreads would be an awesome afternoon snack!
Check out this recipe
3
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Bake up these hearty Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Cookies and stick them in the cookie jar for hungry hands!
Check out this recipe
4
S’mores Apple Nachos
S’mores Apple Nachos
Combine two snack favorites (nachos and S’mores) in one dish with these Apple Nacho S’mores! Kids will gobble them up!
Check out this recipe
5
Apple Pie Jars
Apple Pie Jars
This tiny Apple Pie in a Jar is just adorable. And handy! No fighting over the last piece of pie!
Check out this recipe
6
Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie
Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie
Teach the kids to make this Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie for a quick morning breakfast!
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7
Cinnamon Apple Chips Recipe
Cinnamon Apple Chips Recipe
Replace fried potato chips with these healthy and sweet Cinnamon Apple Chips!
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8
Slow Cooker Apple Oatmeal
Slow Cooker Apple Oatmeal
Show the children how to mix the ingredients in the crockpot the night before to make this Slow Cooker Apple Oatmeal!
Check out this recipe
9
Snickers Caramel Apple Bars Recipe
Snickers Caramel Apple Bars Recipe
These indulgent Snickers Caramel Apple Bars are definitely a special treat! Let the kids help you bake them and then hand them out as party favors to guests!
Check out this recipe
10
Crunchy Apple Peanut Butter Wrap
Crunchy Apple Peanut Butter Wrap
This quick Crunchy Apple Peanut Butter Wrap is a fabulous snack for kids to make when they get home in the afternoon!
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11
Apple Pie Sugar Cookie Bars
Apple Pie Sugar Cookie Bars
These Apple Pie Sugar Cookie Bars are sure to please tiny tummies!
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12
5 Ingredient Apple Pie Bites
5 Ingredient Apple Pie Bites
It’s always good to start with an easy recipe when you’re teaching a child to cook. Try these Apple Pie Bites you can make with just five ingredients!
Check out this recipe
13
Tortilla Apple Dumplings
Tortilla Apple Dumplings
These warm Tortilla Apple Dumplings are a fall dessert the kids can put together in a snap!
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14
Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls & Bites
Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls & Bites
Make a batch of these Apple Cinnamon Energy Ball Bites and let the kids pack a few in their lunchboxes!
Check out this recipe
15
Apple Caramel Cupcakes Recipe
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
These super sweet Caramel Apple Cupcakes are so gorgeous! Little ones will love to frost them!
Check out this recipe
16
Apple Pie Ice Cream Sundae
Apple Pie Ice Cream Sundae
Oh my. Let’s just have two desserts at once with this Apple Pie Sundae!
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17
Inside-Out Chocolate Caramel Apples
Inside-Out Chocolate Caramel Apples
Okay. These aren’t actually “apples”, but they’re candies shaped into apples and they’re seriously cute. Take a look at these Inside-Out Chocolate Caramel Apples!
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18
Peanut Butter, Banana, Apple, Cinnamon, & Raisin Face Sandwich
Peanut Butter, Banana, Apple, Cinnamon, & Raisin Face Sandwich
This Peanut Butter Banana Apple Cinnamon Raisin Face Sandwich is sure to be a go-to for the kids when they get hungry!
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19
Mini Cinnamon Sugar Applesauce Muffins
Mini Cinnamon Sugar Applesauce Muffins
Bake up these Mini Cinnamon Sugar Applesauce Muffins and keep them in a ziploc bag. Kids can grab them during the week!
Check out this recipe
20
Apple Smile Snack
Apple Smile Snack
Put a “smile” on your kids’ faces and show them how to make these friendly Apple Smiles with peanut butter and marshmallows!
Check out this recipe
21
Milky Way Caramel Apple Salad Recipe
Milky Way Caramel Apple Salad Recipe
This luscious Milky Way Caramel Apple Salad will be a nice dish to show kids to make. They can even bring it to parties!
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22
Mini Apple Cheesecakes Recipe
Mini Apple Cheesecakes Recipe
These individual Mini Apple Cheesecakes are so cute! Kids will love baking (and eating) them!
Check out this recipe
23
Apple Crumble Bars
Apple Crumble Bars
Bake these Apple Crumble Bars together and let the kids take them to a school bake sale!
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24
Apple Nachos {made with Reese’s Spreads}
Apple Nachos {made with Reese’s Spreads}
Use sweetened peanut butter spread to make these delicious Apple Reese’s Nachos!
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25
Apple OREO Pops
Apple OREO Pops
These Apple Oreo Pops aren’t apples at all. But they are apple-themed and that’s close enough, right? Either way, kids will love to make a batch!
Check out this recipe
26
Apple Cookies
Apple Cookies
These Apple Candy-Filled Pinata Cookies aren’t actually apples either. But – oh my, are they cute or what?
Check out this recipe
27
Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake
Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake
Add a little healthy sweet treat to the kids’ day with this Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake!
Check out this recipe
28
Back to School Apple Cupcakes
Back to School Apple Cupcakes
These Apple Cupcakes are just too cute for words. And they’re perfect for school parties!
Check out this recipe
29
Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
They'll love making their own yummy dip!
Check out this recipe
30
Grinch Caramel Apple Donuts Recipe
Perfect for the holiday months!
Check out this recipe
31
Savor the flavors of Fall
Maple Glazed Apple Fritter Waffles
Kick off the morning with this easy waffle recipe!
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Which of these apple recipes for kids are you going to make first?

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