9 Amazing Apple Pie Recipes

Tart Granny Smith apples, plenty of dried fruit and spices, citrus, and rum go into this richly flavored (and vegetarian) version of mincemeat pie.

Recipe: Apple and Dried-Fruit Spice Pie

Cardamom and candied ginger add an intriguing flavor twist to this pie recipe courtesy of reader Elaine E. Johnson.

Recipe: Three-Spice Apple Pie

Studded with tart cranberries and sweet currants, laced with brandy and finished with a buttery, crisp topping, this dressed up apple pie is a Sunset favorite.

Recipe: Apple-Cranberry-Currant Pie with French Topping

Zoe Nathan of Santa Monica’s Huckleberry Bakery tops her pies with a variety of cutout shapes; for this one, you’ll need a 2 1/2-in. apple-shaped cookie cutter.

Recipe: Caramel Apple Pie with Pastry Cutouts

Basically an open-face pie, this is a great dessert for pie-phobes to make because the crust is so easy to handle. Quick prep time makes it a low–stress choice for holiday dinners, too.

Recipe: Apple Pumpkin Galette

Portland pasty chef Michelle Vernier cooks the fruit ahead so the pie won’t collapse in the oven.

Recipe: Lattice-Top Apple Quince Pie

Homey and very moist, a cream torte is like a cross between a cake, a custard, and a dutch baby. To keep the batter from leaking out of the springform pan, be sure the pan bottom and rim fit together tightly; or line the pan with foil before buttering and flouring it.

Recipe: Apple Cream Torte

You’ll need a nonstick 10-in. tart pan; if yours isn't non-stick, butter a regular pan and dust with gluten-free baking mix like Cup4Cup (or flour).

Recipe: Apple, Fig, and Honey Tart

This pancake-like cake is great for after dinner or as a breakfast treat. It's great for capping a holiday meal, too, as it cooks while you dine. And it comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Recipe: Apple Oven Cake