Calling All Apple Pie Lovers! 25 Ways to Celebrate America's Favorite Dessert

Warm, gooey apple pie is the go-to dessert everyone knows and loves. Whether you’re serving deep dish, double crust, lattice-top or Dutch crumb, it’s tough to beat this American classic. This year, up your pie game by trying some new twists on a family favorite, or simply serve up the original, a la Mode. Get our from-scratch recipe below.

Go from simple ice cream to spectacular sundae in just a few steps. Transform plain vanilla with apple pie filling and top with crispy cheddar pie crust shards for a delightful dessert.

This easy recipe is the perfect way for non-pie makers to make a great looking pie without spending all day in the kitchen. The beauty of these types of pies is that they are adaptable to almost any type of filling: pumpkin, berries, apples, etc. And, it’s perfectly fine (i.e. encouraged) to use a store-bought crust.

If you're feeling ambitious, just a few ingredients and a little knowledge is all it takes to reach pie crust nirvana. Try this basic buttery pie crust for your next from-scratch apple pie.

Throwing a party? Send guests home with their very own handheld apple pie-in-a-jar — a sweet treat they'll be sure to remember.

If you're a lover of berries, this is the cocktail for you. It combines raspberries, blueberries and blackberries for a fruity sip perfect for fall (or any time, really).

Turn orchard-fresh apples into a lip-smacking dip perfect for your next al fresco gathering.

Ever wondered which type of apple tastes best in a pie? Check out our list of the best varieties for cooking and baking.

Ginger and Cachaca, a Brazilian liquor, add an unexpected twist to this pie-inspired drink.

An abbreviation for "Pennsylvania Dutch" apple pie, this classic style forgoes the top crust or lattice found on typical apple pies. Instead, a simple streusel of flour, brown sugar and butter is sprinkled over the sweet apple filling before baking. The result is a sweet, crunchy and crumbly topping that adds tantalizing texture.

Ideal for a casual dinner party, small wedding or baby shower, these miniature pies will capture the hearts and tummies of all your guests.

Smooth, decadent and topped with a graham cracker crust rim, this chilled sip can be enjoyed year-round by the pool, campfire or cozied up with a good book.

"Baking" an apple pie just got much easier when you make these adorable graham cracker apple pie stackers. Smear plain or vanilla Greek yogurt on top of a graham cracker square, then add chopped Granny Smith apples, a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Preserve fall flavors and impress your friends and family with this canned apple pie filling that gets an extra kick from spiced rum.

These delicious, handheld fried pies are a longtime favorite with kids and adults alike as the best part of a lovingly packed lunch.

Whip up a pie that tastes like it came straight from the orchard — because it did. Snag our top tips for a day of good old-fashioned apple picking.

Dress up your crust with a fancy "how did they do that" design.

Like your apple pie warm? This great holiday cocktail uses Tuaca, a delicious Italian liqueur made with citrus peels, spice and vanilla.

Guests coming? Fill your home with the scent of warm apple pie — without all the baking. Snag our recipe for toxin-free air freshener you can make on the stove.

Add good old American flair to your favorite cake recipe with an apple pie presentation. Slice apples and fan each slice out along the top of a pre-made coffee cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, add a grouping of blueberries in the center, then drizzle with icing in a lattice design. Apple pie in no time!

Forget the marshmallows and chocolate and kick up your camping menu with personal apple pies you can make in a pie iron.

Apple amber is an Irish dessert of pureed apples topped with sweet, airy meringue.

The perfect summer party dessert, these bite-sized treats are as sweet as they are adorable.

Nothing’s better than homemade apple strudel — unless it’s having one all to yourself. These individual strudels have a crunchy phyllo wrapper with a sweet interior of shredded apples, golden raisins and walnuts. Serve this classic German confection, aka apfelstrudel, as a sweet ending to your Oktoberfest celebration.