12 Apple Cinnamon Recipes That Don’t Feel Like a Repeat

Apple cinnamon lands with more than just nostalgia, it’s flavor that carries through cake, oats, muffins, rolls, dumplings, and more without feeling overdone. These recipes go beyond basic spice: some hold crumb tops, some use real fruit folded into batter, and others bake soft in pans, rise tall, or stay chewy through the center. A few are finished in the air fryer, some in the Instant Pot, and others hold in the fridge overnight and still show up ready the next day. Whether it’s for breakfast, a cold slice with coffee, or something quick to finish dinner, every one of these sticks to simple prep, bakes clean, and doesn’t need frosting or extras to come out right.

Apple Cinnamon Cake

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Soft-crumb cake with chopped apples folded in and a cinnamon sugar layer baked through the center. The texture holds up without getting dense. Serve warm or cold, no glaze needed. A clean slice that cuts sharp and stays soft.
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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Cinnamon pancakes topped with cooked diced apples. — Apple Cinnamon Pancakes. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Pancake batter loaded with shredded apple and cinnamon, griddled until golden with crisp edges. The apples melt slightly into the batter. Serve stacked or solo. They land with flavor even before syrup hits the plate.
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Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft dough rolled with apple pieces and cinnamon sugar, baked golden and tight. The apples soften without turning wet. Serve with or without icing. A cleaner, sharper roll that still pulls apart warm.
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Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

A close-up of a dessert topped with apple slices, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce. — Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Cheesecake set in the pressure cooker with apple-cinnamon compote baked right into the filling. The texture stays smooth and the top finishes without cracks. Serve chilled or cool. It holds firm flavor without turning too sweet.
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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Two jars of apple oatmeal topped with chopped apples, surrounded by whole apples and a bowl of mixed nuts and dried fruits. — Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Rolled oats soaked overnight with milk, chopped apples, and cinnamon. The apples stay crisp, and the oats turn soft without losing shape. Serve cold or slightly warmed. A no-cook option that finishes ready to go.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Warm oats simmered with diced apple and a full hit of cinnamon until thick and creamy. The fruit breaks just enough to blend. Serve hot, no topping required. It holds heat and flavor in one scoop.
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Apple Cinnamon Loaf

Four thick slices of apple bread are stacked on a wooden board, with red and green apples and a lemon half in the background. — Apple Cinnamon Loaf. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Quick bread loaded with apple and cinnamon, baked dense but soft and cuttable. The crust finishes golden while the center stays firm. Serve sliced, warm or cold. A one-pan bake that holds together without extras.
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Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites

A white bowl filled with round oat and nut snack balls with visible red fruit pieces, placed on a light-colored cloth. — Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Bite-size cookies baked with real apple pieces and cinnamon for soft, chewy texture that doesn’t fall apart. No frosting, no drizzle, just built flavor. Great for packing or batch baking. They stay soft long after cooling.
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Homemade Apple Cinnamon Fritters – My Dad’s Favourite

A glazed apple fritter sits on brown parchment paper, with green apples and a bowl of glaze nearby. — Homemade Apple Cinnamon Fritters – My Dad’s Favourite. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Apple-loaded batter fried into golden rounds with crisp edges and soft centers. Dusted with cinnamon sugar while still hot. Serve as-is, no syrup or icing needed. They keep flavor and crunch in one bite.
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Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings

A stack of baked pastry balls, one cut open to reveal a filling of diced apples and sauce, resting on a marble surface. — Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Pastry-wrapped fruit crisped in the air fryer until the outside flakes and the center turns soft. The apricot adds just enough contrast to the apple. Serve hot, no glaze needed. They land fast with a full finish.
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Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake

A square slice of apple walnut cake with a crumbly topping sits on a teal plate; a fork rests in front, holding a bite of the cake. — Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A light, snack-style cake with cinnamon and apple baked in and sugar crisped on top. It cuts clean and doesn’t need icing. Serve warm or room temp. Built to slice and serve straight from the pan.
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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

A partially eaten muffin with crumb topping and white drizzle sits in a muffin tin, surrounded by other whole muffins and slices of apple in the background. — Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Soft muffins packed with apple chunks and topped with a cinnamon crumble that crisps as it cools. The inside bakes through without turning wet. Serve fresh or next-day. A bakery-style muffin that holds up.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins