Summer is coming to an end, kids are back to school, football season kicks off, and fall arrives. As our taste buds switch from bright desserts to treats filled with warm spices, it’s a wonderful time to get into the kitchen to bake an assortment of goodies. These baking recipes will make your September extra sweet.
Summer Stone Fruit Bread Pudding
“Here’s a summer take on a family favorite. The satisfying comfort food made for the summer using peaches, nectarines, plums, or your favorite stone fruits. Top it with ice cream or whipped cream and it will be the perfect ending to a summertime barbeque or any gathering.” – George
Ms. Geraldine’s Fresh Apple Cake
“This recipe is from a true Southern lady who made this for our family in my childhood days, and I’m sure many more times. Super yummy and a great way to get that apple a day. The whole family loves this wonderful taste of my childhood in the South!” – Debbie
Deep Summer Fruit Cobbler
“I needed to use some fruit and came up with this cobbler recipe.” – MiMi
Cherry Crisp
“Delicious, quick, and easy cherry crisp made with cherry pie filling and pantry ingredients.” – Lisa
Jayde’s Citrus Ricotta Cookies With Citrus Glaze
“I wanted to make cream cheese cookies, but no cream cheese. But I had ricotta, fruit, and a cake mix. These came out so good, Light, cake-like citrus sunshine in a cookie.” – Lisa
Apple Cinnamon Toffee Bars
“Apple and cinnamon blondie bars with toffee chips!” – Kevin
Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Caramel Cake
“I had an idea for some things in the pantry and made this cake last night. We loved it and hope that you will too.” – Sharon
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
“Whenever I think of Strawberry Shortcake, I think of the biscuit or scone type, not the sponge cake little cups you get at the grocery store.” – Angela
Molasses (Lassie) buns
“I brought this recipe home from Newfoundland, where my family was vacationing. It’s a very robust soft cookie (not really buns) recipe and reflects the robust life on the big island.” – Leanna
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
“These taste wonderful! The batch does only make ten, and you will want more than that. – Amanda
Oooey Gooey Cinnamon Swirl Cake
“This is a quick and easy fix for when you have to have that cinnamony cake thing. Most of the ingredients we already have on hand, and throwing it together is no fuss and no muss!” – Chris
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
“These Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are soft and chewy and full of pumpkin spice. They are a fall twist on the classic cookie.” – Debbie
Naughty Cheesecake Bars
“With two kinds of cookies in the crust, a cheesecake center, and a cookie and candy topping, these bars are truly naughty!” – Laurel
Grandmy’s Sunshinesicle Orange Cheesecake
“I was inspired by the fundraising that my girlfriends and I did. During the fundraising, I came up with this great idea for orange cheesecake.” – Maria
Chewy Caramel Brownie Pie
“This is an easy pie/cake to make. I made it for my family, and it was gone in no time flat. It’s time to make it again. So good, so gooey, and so sinfully delish!” – Vicky
Ghee’s Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
“My mother (my kids called her Ghee) was a from-scratch baker. This was one of her favorite pies to prepare for all of us.” – Patti
Oatmeal Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
“This recipe is my favorite because of the person I thought of when it was created. My boyfriend Joe loves chocolate and oatmeal. So when combining my ingredients, I made sure to include these two ingredients and they made for the best chocolate chip cookies. It’s a tradition I use weekly, and Joe couldn’t be happier!” – Teresa
OMG The Best Dark Chocolate Brownies Ever
“Thick, fudgy goodness… These will be your go-to brownies! Not too sweet, the dark chocolate is key in this wonderful recipe.” – Carrie
Double Crunch Peanut Butter and Jam Bars
“We love crunchy peanut butter and cherry jam together. Baked in a bar, you’d better grab one while you still can. I always have to make three batches so everyone gets seconds.” – Kait
Hello Dollies
“This recipe was given to me over 25 years ago by a friend. It’s scrumptious and easy to make. Not for the diet cautious.” – Zelda