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Fall is a season of vibrant foliage, crisp weather, and of course, pumpkins. Yes, it is also the start of the pumpkin spice latte, but pumpkin is so much more than the famous drink.
When the weather starts to cool down, there is nothing better than that unmistakable aroma of pumpkin spice filling the air. Pumpkins are not only a symbol of the season, but also a versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into a variety of delicious recipes.
Whether it be fresh pumpkin or canned pumpkin, be sure to stock up to get the most use of pumpkin season.
There are classic pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread desserts, but also savory dishes. Pumpkin pasta or a rich sauce should be your dinner repertoire this season.
Scroll below for pumpkin recipes to try out this season.
This delicious beverage tastes just like your favorite Starbucks fall drink, but with the convenience of making it at home.
With pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice, whip up the fall favorite in less than five minutes.
Tender and warmly spiced—these muffins are the perfect fall treat!
These pumpkin muffins taste sweet, but not too sweet, so that they can pass for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Love pumpkin pie filling? This is the fall treat for you.
These buttery sugar cookie cups are filled with a classic pumpkin pie filling. They are a fun twist to the classic pumpkin pie.
A great treat for those who are slightly adverse to pumpkin flavor.
Sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, the pumpkin plays a supporting role to these chewy and soft cookies.
Besides being delicious, these cupcakes come together in one bowl and are topped with a hard to resist swirl of brown butter cream cheese frosting.
Use room temperature full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest frosting.
A multi-layered delight!
A crunchy pecan crust topped with homemade pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and whipped cream, is sure to be a hit at home or with guests.
A cake for those who are seeking a recipe who want pure pumpkin and warm spices with nothing else in the way.
One of the best pumpkin desserts for those who really love pumpkin.
There are plenty of pumpkin cakes to make – but this one is unique and provides a distinctive flavor.
The smooth pumpkin mixture is topped with a sweet meringue, and is flavored throughout with warming chai spices.
The chai spice plays so well with the pumpkin for the ultimate fall flavor.
This pumpkin roll is easy and mess free. Parchment paper is the trick for the best way to make a pumpkin roll.
Gone are the days of a paper towel or large towel layered with powdered sugar.
Allow it to cool, rolled up. Then unroll it and spread with cream cheese frosting.
A real breakfast treat for the fall season.
Top ’em off with quick candied pecans and pepitas to elevate this recipe for a family brunch.
If you’re a fan of wonderfully moist and perfectly spiced fall breads, this pumpkin bread recipe is for you.
Top with a sweet, creamy and tangy cream cheese icing.
The pumpkin cinnamon swirl mix adds a sweet and spicy component that can’t be matched with plain brownies.
Pumpkin and cheesecake are the best of both worlds.
Of course, this pumpkin cheesecake is delicious by itself, but is just over-the-top impressive with the addition of the caramel sauce and rum-infused whipped cream.
This will be one of your favorite pumpkin recipes for guests.
This is not your regular cheesecake.
Instead of a regular pie crust – there is a crunchy gingersnap cookie crust, and it is topped with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce.
Probably one of the most popular pumpkin recipes – the classic pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin pie is the most iconic of the Thanksgiving desserts.
However, this recipe has been tested and tried by millions of people. Jazz it up by serving a slice with a spoonful of warm, delicious caramel pecan topping.
Packed with curry spices and pumpkin flavor, it’s comforting and nourishing.
The roasted pumpkin adds a depth a flavor to the soup. Garnish with fresh black pepper, or a touch of olive oil to finish off the soup.
Combining easy canned ingredients with seasonal ingredients, this quick one pan meal will warm you up during the colder months.
Feel free to add ground beef or chicken if you don’t want beans.
Cozy up with this creamy pasta dish.
Pumpkin puree is mixed with cream and seasoned with nutmeg, before being tossed with warm pasta.
Breathe in that sage, garlic, butter, pumpkin-gnocchi-pillow combo. Just, wow!
The gnocchi is a bit time consuming, but the homemade gnocchi is absolutely worth it, and the quality is much better than purchased from the grocery store.
Lasagna roll ups are so much better than regular lasagna. They are pre-portioned out, and the filling combinations are endless.
The pumpkin filling is loaded with ricotta, parmesan and sage. The béchamel sauce is creamy with hints of nutmeg.
Savory and crispy – it is a medley of fall flavors.
A ricotta pumpkin filling, caramelized onions, bacon, sage and parmesan make this taste like fall heaven.
Comfort food at it’s finest and perfect for this time of year.
The warming beef stew with pumpkin is easy to make and can either be cooked in a slow cooker or in a regular Dutch oven.
Add some parmesan cheese on top and serve it with some crusty bread or sweet potatoes.
A hearty chicken curry perfect for those cold days.
Pumpkin puree replaces the heavy cream for a lighter sauce, but is still creamy from the coconut milk.
This twist on the original recipe for White Russian uses pumpkin spice creamer for a subtle autumn flavor.
Garnished with a graham cracker rim, it’s the perfect dessert drink.
Sure, we all know and love pumpkin spice lattes, but every now and then we might need a little something boozy.
It’s the perfect cocktail for brisk fall evenings, nights by the fire, and definitely Thanksgiving.