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While it is now time to say goodbye to all things summer, the comforting flavors of fall are upon us.
Bidding farewell to peak-season berries and sweet fruits might be bittersweet, but we have all of autumn’s best produce to look forward to: apples, pecans, and of course, pumpkin come to mind.
There are few things better than filling your home with the scent of a freshly baked dessert. Who doesn’t love walking into a house on a crisp, fall day and sweet apple pie fills the air?
Fall-favorite ingredients like pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pecans are best enjoyed in the form of a homemade treat—from cakes and cookies to pies.
Embrace the season with a collection of fall-inspired recipes – from sweet apple desserts to pumpkin bread recipes. No matter the fall dessert you choose to bake, it will certainly bring warmth and a sense of comfort to the table.
Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or simply enjoying the changing leaves, you will find inspo to create comforting and flavorful desserts that celebrate the flavors of autumn.
Scroll below to find fall baking recipes to try out this fall.
Featuring a Biscoff cookie crust and a creamy pumpkin swirl cheesecake filling, they are the best way to celebrate the autumn season.
They are rich and delicious.
These bars are a heavenly blend of seasonal flavors and irresistible textures.
There are a lot of pumpkin cheesecake recipes – but this one is one of the best.
Baked with an entire can of pumpkin puree, warm spices, a brown butter graham cracker crust, and is topped with a cloud of soft whipped cream.
This is the perfect cozy fall dessert.
An easy recipe, these spicy pumpkin bars with smooth cream cheese frosting are a quick treat that hits all the right notes.
Loaded with lots of flavor – thanks to the cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice – this will be one to enjoy underneath cozy blankets and a fireplace.
This stovetop pumpkin pudding is easy and comes together in minutes.
Creamy and gently spiced, enjoy this sweet treat topped with whipped mascarpone cream.
The airy sponge cake with a velvety cream cheese filling, is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
The delicious treat looks great on a Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert table because its rolled presentation adds such a fancy touch.
Dare I say, these are much better than the Starbucks muffins.
The luscious swirl of tangy cream cheese filling adds a creamy contrast to the spiced pumpkin muffin.
These will one of your favorite things to eat this fall season. Don’t forget a pumpkin spice latte to match the muffins.
The spicy gingersnap cookie crust adds a bold flavor to otherwise bland pie crusts. A must try for the holidays.
The salted caramel sauce is a game changer in this pie.
Mix this sauce with the traditional pumpkin pie filling and it is one the best fall desserts.
Pumpkin pie and cheesecake come together harmoniously in this dessert.
It’s like eating two fall favorite desserts in one.
Pumpkin pie – but, make it fancy.
Mascarpone cheese is used in the filling and creates a beautiful effect.
Just when you think you’ve seen all the pumpkin bread recipes – this one tops them all!
This moist bread has a crunchy pumpkin spice streusel topping and a sticky maple glaze.
It is very simple to make, and will wow your guests with these complex flavors.
Tart-sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp provide the perfect balance of flavor, and also make the cake incredibly moist.
The hint of rum baked into the buttery cake – will quickly be one of your favorite recipes.
This simple cinnamon sugar apple cake is light and fluffy, loaded with fresh apples, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar layer.
This classic recipe has a double crust to hold the apple filling and a cooked filling- which is key for robust flavor and texture.
The pie crust is quite unique as it has a bit of vinegar in it.
This creates the flakiest pastry, and as you break into the pie crust you can literally see layers upon layers of apple.
A Dutch apple pie is essentially a classic apple pie meeting an apple crisp for the best of both worlds.
It is the epitome of apple perfection and a warming dessert perfect for sweater weather.
Golden meringue crowns moist, apple-packed cupcakes for a stunning dessert.
Yes, this one is a bit more time consuming – but it is totally worth it for the holiday season.
A spiced apple cake coated with salted caramel sauce and a nougat peanut frosting – are what fall dreams are made of.
A super simple pie with all the fall flavors.
Sweet cinnamon sugar, caramel bits, and vanilla come together quickly and are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
If you prefer your cookies sweet and savory – these are for you.
They have a nice crisp exterior from the cinnamon sugar coating and a lovely chewy middle. They are easy to whip up and come together in minutes.
The meeting of two classic fall desserts.
With its buttery pecan-studded crust and lusciously smooth cheesecake, it’s a dessert that promises to steal the show at any gathering.
Made with a traditional brownie layer on the bottom, then swirled with gooey cookie pie and finished off with toasted pecans – these will be your favorite way to make brownies.
Gooey, nutty, and perfectly balanced between salty and sweet – there is nothing better than pecan pie.
Finish it off with ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
From the rich maple flavor in the blondies to the decadent maple butter sauce, it is one of the best fall dessert recipes.
Don’t forget to top it off with cold vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat.
Brown sugar and maple syrup are a match made in fall heaven with these cookies.
Soft in the center with perfectly crisp edges, they give any cookie a run for its money.
The wonderful flavors of the season meet in this dessert.
The flavor of traditional cheesecake is kicked up a notch with the addition of maple. The pecan topping is an excellent addition that could be eaten separately.
Made with sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and plenty of spices, the creamy cheesecake filling packs a ton of flavor.
The crunchy graham crust is the perfect contrast to the silky meringue topping.
The perfect addition to the Thanksgiving table – this spiced sweet potato cake is taken truly over the top by a marshmallow fluff-based frosting.
This maple sweet potato pie is meant to feed a crowd.
The meringue on top is a show stopping finish that has a lovely light maple caramel flavor.