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12 Apple Pie Recipes To Give Your Fourth Of July Dessert Spread An All-American Vibe

Apple pie is most definitely the most iconic American dessert there is. So it's safe to say that it wouldn't be a real Fourth of July weekend without a few mouthwatering apple pie recipes on your barbecue menu. After all, you need something sweet to follow your buffet of burgers, hot dogs, and all the BBQ side dishes you could possibly want.

Bake your pie while you get the grill started, or make it ahead of time and freeze it until the Fourth. Either way, you're guaranteed to end up with a delicious dessert that will please everyone's tastebuds.

Image: Crepes of Wrath

by Rebecca Deczynski

Spiced Bourbon Apple Pie

A touch of bourbon adds a complex kick to A Beautiful Mess’ cheerily decorated apple pie. This makes a kitschy centerpiece.

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Caramel Apple Crumble Pie

If you like caramel drizzled on your Frappuccino, just imagine how amazing it is doused on your apple pie by Averie Cooks.

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Fried Apple Pies

Perfect for easy eating, Half Baked Harvest’s fried apple pies make the perfect addition to your summer barbecue menu.

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Rose Apple Pie With A Bourbon Glaze

Opting for A Cozy Kitchen’s pretty rose-inspired apple pie instead of layering on the extra pie crust makes for a light, summery version of this all-American dessert.

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Dutch Apple Pie

If you’re a fan of a crumbly topping, A Spicy Perspective’s is your new go-to. It perfectly balances that pie-to-crumble ratio.

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Rhubarb Apple Pie

Rhubarb is a summer farmers’ market staple, and it adds a seasonal freshness to A Cozy Kitchen’s apple pie.

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Cheesy Apple Pie

We all know that adding cheese to anything makes it better. So obviously A Beautiful Mess’ apple pie is no exception.

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Raspberry Apple Pie

Sweet raspberries add an extra sweetness to A Spicy Perspective’s otherwise classic apple pie. Try this one out for your next picnic.

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Maple Apple Pie With Walnut Crumble Topping

Don’t reserve your maple syrup for the breakfast table. Brown Eyed Baker uses the all-natural sweetener to spruce up a crunchy-topped apple pie.

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Classic Apple Pie

You can’t go wrong with a classic. Crepes of Wrath’s apple pie just so happens to be a show-stopping crowd-pleaser.

Image: Crepes of Wrath

Double Crust Apple Pie

If you favor a thick crust over any fancy lattice work, The Kitchn’s double-crust pie is about to become your new favorite.

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Apple Pie With No Refined Sugar

OK, so you want your dessert but you don’t want to make things too sweet. Luckily Naturally Ella has a solution for you that’s still delicious with this naturally sweetened pie.

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