From sugar-dusted doughnuts to bubbling crisps and spiked cocktails, these cozy apple cider desserts and drinks are full of sweet, spiced fall flavor.

20 Apple Cider Desserts

Apple Cider Doughnuts
Autumn Sweet Rolls with Cider Glaze
Apple Cider Doughnut Holes
Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks
Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread
Sparkling Cider Sangria
Cinnamon-Pear Rustic Tart
Apple Cider Cocktail
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
Caramel Apple Float
Caramel Apple Crisp
Vanilla Citrus Cider
Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts
Hot Buttered Cider Mix
Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts
Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots
Cider Doughnuts
Warm Cider Cranberry Punch
Caramel Apple Strudel
Apple Cider Desserts FAQ
What fall dessert recipes can I make with apple cider?
Apple cider adds a juicy, sweet-tart flavor to fall desserts like cakes, doughnuts, cocktails and sweet rolls. Stir it into batters or whisk with powdered sugar into a thick, apple-forward glaze. To intensify the flavor, reduce it into a syrup or simmer it with spices and then add it to drinks to sip on at the end of a meal.
What cider-infused treats can I make for Thanksgiving?
Instead of a classic pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, or in addition to it, make cider-infused treats like pear and apple crisps, tarts, spiced cakes and warm dessert drinks. Drizzle reduced cider over bundt cakes, beat it into cream cheese frosting to top pumpkin bars or use it to flavor holiday cocktails made with bourbon or brandy. These desserts and treats bring a cozy, spiced twist to the Thanksgiving table without straying from familiar flavors.
What apple-inspired baked goods are best for a breakfast treat?
The best apple-inspired baked goods for breakfast include apple muffins, coffee cakes, quick breads and cinnamon rolls. Including cider in apple breakfast recipes, like oatmeal bakes or glazed pull-apart bread, doubles down on the apple flavor while complementing other fruits or spices, like cinnamon or cranberry. These treats can be made ahead and frozen for busy mornings, or served warm from the oven.