How Many Apples Are in a Cup?

Here is your worry-free guide to fall baking.

Recipes typically call for cups of apples rather than a certain number.

But how many apples are in a cup?

Hand Holding Apples

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Don’t worry: We’re breaking it down to simplify your fall baking task.

Here’s just how many apples you’ll need for yourfall recipes.

Let’s begin with the basics.

Easy Apple Butter Recipe

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A General Apple Size Guide

We base our calculations on an average medium apple.

Remember that these proportions will change.

Here’s a general guide forhow to translate those apples into measurements.

Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

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1 medium apple =

From there, you’ll need a little basic math to make your calculations.

Easy Skillet Apple Pie

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Now, fill your home with the season’s scents and bake the day away.

This recipe calls for three pounds of crisp apples, which we now know are about eight medium-sized apples.

Choose from Gala, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or your favorite variety.

Enjoy the classic caramel apple flavoring in this sweet blondie-pie combination.

Using store-bought pie crust helps this recipe come together quickly.

Don’t let this recipe’s simplicity fool you.

It still has all your favorite fall spices and taste.