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These apple pies, tarts, and cakes up the ante on the American classic
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.
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.
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