As there is a chill in the air outside, the aroma of warm spices begins to fill kitchens. From pumpkin and apple to warm spices, these must-try fall baking recipes will warm your home and heart. Whether you’re in the mood to whip up crisps, cookies, loaves of quick bread, or buttery pies, embrace the season with any of these irresistible dessert recipes.
Apple Rolls With Caramel Topping
“Made this recipe up and have had lots of raves when I sent them to work with my husband and when we tailgated 2 weeks ago.” – Dianne
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Pumpkin Mousse Frosting
“I put pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in anything and everything in the fall. I invented these in the kitchen the other day and they were a big hit with everyone who ate them, from elementary school kids to grandparents.” – Andrea
Iced Cinnamon Apple Raisin Bread
“This was my mom’s recipe that she would make every fall after visiting the apple orchard. The aroma as it bakes is unbelievable!” – Family Favorites
Gingersnap Cookies With Pumpkin Dip
“Just in time for all your fall parties. You can make the dip ahead of time and refrigerate, and make the gingersnap cookies fresh. These recipes, when used together, will get loads of compliments.” – Angela
Apple Walnut Blondies With Maple Butter Glaze
“I hope you enjoy this one.” – Cari
Bourbon Squash Cake
“I was kind of surprised to see this in my grandmother’s recipe box a while back. It had lots of little stars around the outside she had put on it. I decided to try it out myself… it was sooo moist. I decided to post this in honor of my Grandma Helen.” – Kellie
Apple Spice Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
“I love a lot of swirl in my coffee cake, so I tested this one and it’s a keeper… This cake is moist.” – Mary
Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake
“This pumpkin cake is perfect to make around the holidays. If you’re a fan of pumpkin, you’ll love this cake.” – Kathleen
Grandma Ann’s Iced Oatmeal Spice Cookies
“These bring back many childhood memories, and they were also a favorite of my father’s. It took a while for me to develop the exact recipe, as my mother did not leave this one with us. She may have gotten her recipe from my father’s mother because he once said he used to eat cookies like these as a boy.” – Susan
Pumpkin Cheesecake Gingersnap Streusel Bars Recipe
“Irresistibly delicious pumpkin and spice cheesecake bars with a gingersnap crust and rolled oat streusel/crumble topping!” – Kevin
Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies
“Looking for a way to use up some leftover ricotta and canned pumpkin, I decided to get creative. Yummy ricotta cookies… with an autumn twist! My daughter loves them with the frosting, but they are just as yummy without.” – Karen
Cream Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potato Bread
“A yummy twist to my traditional sweet potato bread recipe. I made it this way for the first time and it is delicious!” – Elaine
Fall Apple Tart
“I just made this for the first time the other day. It was awesome! So simple and tasty, it’s a favorite now.” – Erica
Sour Cream Pumpkin Coffee Cake With Pecan Streusel
“I admit there are a few steps to this, but if you like coffee cake and enjoy pumpkin, it is well worth the time because you are in for a real treat with this recipe! From the pumpkin and spices to the pecan streusel, it screams fall and cooler weather.” – Lisa
Spiced Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
“This is a super easy, semi-home made type of cake that I find is perfect for this time of year. With pumpkin and apples being used, two of fall’s essential flavors are sealed inside this delicious, decadent dessert.” – Cadence
Old Virginia Apple Cobbler
“Taken from my late Aunt Dorothy’s personal cookbooks. She was 92 at her parting and these recipes have entertained her Bridge Club and church folks for decades!” – Amy
Delicious Pumpkin Roll
“Out of this world is the only three words used to describe this delicious cake! Use it as your Thanksgiving dessert and your guests will have a go-to dessert for years to come.” – Bryson
Apple Pie Muffins
“I made these for the first time Christmas morning and everybody just loved them. They are so moist and deee-lish!” – Jane
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles
“Most people love a good snickerdoodle… well that’s never been a favorite of mine and one day was thinking… But this time came to a wonderful result. And now this cookie is one of my most requested best sellers!” – Wendy
Apple Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Glaze
“I just made this for my dad’s birthday and it was so tasty I had to share. It’s a keeper! So moist!! Typically I make cakes from scratch but to save time, I used a box mix.” – Kim
Apple Crisp Best Ever! No Oats
“I never cared for oats on my Apple Betty or apple crisp. This is delicious! For a variety, I add some chopped walnuts or pecans and substitute the apple juice with orange juice. It’s apple picking time!” – Jewel
Apple Cider Bread
“This Apple Cider Bread is tender and full of warm cinnamon spice. The sugary top is kissed with just enough sweetness.” – Debbie
Cinnamon Chip Pumpkin Muffins
“I had leftover pumpkin puree from making soup so I threw together some muffins for a potluck at work. I was asked for the recipe by so many people, I went back and made them a second time so I could write down the recipe. I added the cinnamon chips both times and they make these muffins special.” – Laurie
Apple Cider Donuts
“There is nothing better in the fall than those melt-in-your-mouth apple donuts from the local orchard! This is my take on those tasty donuts!” – Megan
Layered Fresh Apple Cake
“Enjoy this cake quickly… once everyone tries it, it will disappear fast! No matter where my brother was stationed in the Navy, this cake was always at the top of his care package request list.” – Maddie
Caramel Apple Turnovers With Mascarpone
“What to do when you have a bunch of leftover puff pastry and more apples than you can eat? Make turnovers! That’s what I did. Made my own caramel again, but this time it is a lovely apple-flavored caramel. Apples and cinnamon inside of puffy pastry are exactly what I think I need to get into the season coming.” – Maggie May
Autumn Barm Bread
“This is a very special bread that I made for our Church Arts and Craft Fair this year 2012. I make this for us at home all the time. I use different berries; I like to use currants and Craisins. This time I used Craisins infused in pomegranate juice with orange zest and Grand Marnier. With all of these flavors infused, it was the perfect touch.” – JoSele
Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pie
“This sweet potato pie is a pie my aunt always used to make and serve it with vanilla ice cream. A memory that I’ll never forget.” – Teresa
Pumpkin Apple Muffins
“These are crazy good. I’ve literally had 2 separate marriage proposals (as a joke, I think…) after friends have tried these. I’m not kidding, it is the best pumpkin muffin you’ll ever have and they taste even better the second day.” – Maiah
Pumpkin Maple Pull-Apart Bread With Whiskey Sauce
“Yummy bread with lots of warm, fall flavors. I took this to my office and it was devoured. You can omit the whiskey to make it a little more kid-friendly if you are concerned about the alcohol.” – Lindsey
Double Caramel Apple Cookies
“I adapted these from several different recipes and was so proud of how they came out! Homemade caramel can be substituted by store-bought, but I love knowing these are completely from scratch.” – Chelsea