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This collection of fall dessert recipes features all the best warm and cozy treats with autumn spices and flavors to enjoy all season long!

Collage of fall dessert recipes.

WHY We Love Fall Desserts

Turn on the oven and bring out the warm pies, delicious crisps, sweet cookies, and cakes. Nothing is more cozy than a fall-centered dessert when the weather starts cooling down. We love that so many of these treats center around the weather and the seasonal produce like pumpkin and apples!

  • For more fall dessert tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!

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BEST Fall Desserts

There are so many fall desserts we love, but we wanted to share our go-to’s. These are on the rotation for our most frequently enjoyed sweets!

Some classics we love, include: Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Bread Pudding Recipe, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Pumpkin Brownies. And don’t forget our favorite apple desserts like our Recipe for Apple Crisp and Apple Crescent Dumplings to serve with a warm glass of Apple Cider Recipe!

1 Crock Pot Apple Crisp

Dessert Crock Pot Apple Crisp
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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2 Pecan Pie Bars

Dessert Pecan Pie Bars
Total Time: 1 hour

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5 from 159 votes
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3 Pumpkin Delight

Dessert Pumpkin Delight
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes

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5 from 546 votes
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4 Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Dessert Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Total Time: 45 minutes
4.95 from 20 votes
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5 Old Fashioned Donuts

Dessert Old Fashioned Donuts
Total Time: 33 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 22 votes
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6 Apple Pie Recipe

Dessert Apple Pie Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes

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4.99 from 81 votes
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7 Caramel Apples

Dessert Caramel Apples
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 27 votes
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8 Pumpkin Cupcakes

Dessert Pumpkin Cupcakes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Recipe Video

4.99 from 101 votes
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9 Pumpkin Dump Cake

Dessert Pumpkin Dump Cake
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Recipe Video

4.98 from 1047 votes
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10 Pumpkin Brownie Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Brownie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes

Recipe Video

4.98 from 489 votes
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Fall Cookies

Who can deny a fresh baked cookie from the oven? Especially on a fall day? Not I!! Here are some great ideas for fall cookies to make this season.

11 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dessert Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time: 20 minutes

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4.99 from 71 votes
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12 Butterscotch Cookies

Dessert Butterscotch Cookies
Total Time: 18 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 23 votes
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13 Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe

Dessert Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 18 minutes
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14 Molasses Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Dessert Molasses Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 22 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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15 Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 29 minutes

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5 from 17 votes
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16 Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Dessert Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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17 Iced Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Dessert Iced Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.88 from 47 votes
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18 Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 26 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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19 Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Dessert Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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20 Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe

Dessert Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe
Total Time: 27 minutes

Recipe Video

4.98 from 35 votes
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21 Iced Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

Dessert Iced Pumpkin Cookie Recipe
4.91 from 11 votes
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22 Molasses Cookies Recipe

Dessert Molasses Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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5 from 27 votes
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23 Pecan Praline Recipe

Dessert Pecan Praline Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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24 Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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25 Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

Dessert Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 19 minutes
5 from 16 votes
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26 Reese’s Pieces Cookie Recipe

Dessert Reese’s Pieces Cookie Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes
5 from 17 votes
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27 Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Dessert Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes

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5 from 13 votes
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28 Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

Dessert Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
4.98 from 39 votes
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29 Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dessert Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time: 29 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 1 vote
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30 Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies

Dessert Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies
Total Time: 13 minutes
5 from 11 votes
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fall Cakes, Cupcakes + Cobblers

The kids love to help make some yummy cakes and cupcakes. Here are the ones that we love to make most this time of year.

31 Pumpkin Magic Cake

Dessert Pumpkin Magic Cake
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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4.98 from 90 votes
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32 Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Dessert Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 307 votes
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33 Easy Apple Cake Recipe

Dessert Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 30 votes
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34 Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Roll Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

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5 from 3 votes
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35 Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Dessert Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 28 votes
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36 Pumpkin Cobbler

Dessert Pumpkin Cobbler
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 21 votes
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37 Neiman Marcus Cake

Dessert Neiman Marcus Cake
Total Time: 42 minutes

Recipe Video

4.96 from 25 votes
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38 Apple Dump Cake Recipe

Dessert Apple Dump Cake Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
5 from 21 votes
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39 Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe

Dessert Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 2 votes

40 Crock Pot Apple Crisp

Dessert Crock Pot Apple Crisp
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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41 Recipe for Apple Crisp

Dessert Recipe for Apple Crisp
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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4.95 from 20 votes
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42 Apple Cobbler Recipe

Dessert Apple Cobbler Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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5 from 11 votes
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43 Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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44 Funnel Cake

Dessert Funnel Cake
Total Time: 30 minutes

Recipe Video

4.94 from 32 votes
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fall Pies

Pie SCREAMS fall time!! Don’t you agree?! Here are some of the pies we highly recommend making this time of year. Nothing beats a slice of fall pie!

45 No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Dessert No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 17 minutes

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5 from 3 votes
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46 Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

Dessert Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

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5 from 5 votes
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47 Mini Pecan Pies

Dessert Mini Pecan Pies
Total Time: 23 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 42 votes
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48 Mini Pumpkin Pies

Pumpkin Pie Bites
Dessert Mini Pumpkin Pies
4.60 from 5 votes

49 Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Dessert Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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50 Sugar Cream Pie Recipe

Dessert Sugar Cream Pie Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes

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5 from 21 votes
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51 Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Dessert Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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5 from 52 votes
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52 Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Dessert Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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5 from 20 votes
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53 Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Dessert Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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5 from 20 votes
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54 Oatmeal Pie Recipe

Dessert Oatmeal Pie Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours

Recipe Video

5 from 11 votes
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55 Apple Crumble Pie Recipe

Dessert Apple Crumble Pie Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
4.50 from 2 votes
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56 Easy Pecan Pie Recipe

Dessert Easy Pecan Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Recipe Video

4.81 from 21 votes
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57 Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Dessert Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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5 from 31 votes
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58 Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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5 from 14 votes
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More Fall Dessert Ideas

From brownies and bars to cheesecakes and rolls, you’ll find even more fall-flavored desserts perfect for any Autumn event or a cozy night at home.

59 Pumpkin Beignet Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Beignet Recipe
5 from 3 votes
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60 Scotcheroos

Dessert Scotcheroos
Total Time: 20 minutes

Recipe Video

4.97 from 411 votes
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61 Caramel Apples

Dessert Caramel Apples
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 27 votes
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62 Homemade Donuts

Breakfast, Dessert Homemade Donuts
Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes

Recipe Video

4.98 from 71 votes
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63 Pumpkin Bars

Dessert Pumpkin Bars
Total Time: 45 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 10 votes
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64 Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

Dessert Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars
Total Time: 5 hours
4.89 from 70 votes
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65 Easy Rice Pudding

Dessert Easy Rice Pudding
Total Time: 55 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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66 Pumpkin Custard

Dessert Pumpkin Custard
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Recipe Video

4.98 from 91 votes
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67 Blondie Recipe

Dessert Blondie Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

Recipe Video

4.88 from 16 votes
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68 Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Dessert Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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5 from 11 votes
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69 Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Dessert Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
5 from 29 votes
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70 Apple Crescent Dumplings Recipe

Dessert Apple Crescent Dumplings Recipe
Total Time: 38 minutes
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71 Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe

Dessert Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
4.85 from 20 votes
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72 Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

Dessert Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars
Total Time: 2 hours 33 minutes
5 from 20 votes
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73 Butterscotch Brownie Recipe

Dessert Butterscotch Brownie Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
4.82 from 11 votes
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74 Caramel Apple Fudge Recipe

Dessert Caramel Apple Fudge Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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75 Apple Pie Caramel Apple Recipe

Apple Pie Caramel Apples {Disney Copycat Recipe} ~ tart Granny Smith apples are dipped in chewy caramel, coated in white chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and then finished off with pie crust crumbs for your favorite Disney treat easily made at home for a fraction of the price! | FiveHeartHome.com for LilLuna.com
Dessert Apple Pie Caramel Apple Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes

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5 from 15 votes
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76 Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Bites Recipe

Breakfast Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Bites Recipe
Total Time: 27 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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77 Pumpkin Parfait Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Parfait Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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78 No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Dessert No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
4.95 from 18 votes
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79 Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
Dessert Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Total Time: 7 hours 25 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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80 Carmelitas Recipe

Dessert Carmelitas Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 62 votes
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81 Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Bread, Dessert Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

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5 from 12 votes
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82 Pumpkin Lasagna

Dessert Pumpkin Lasagna
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Recipe Video

4.97 from 51 votes
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83 Toffee Recipe

Dessert Toffee Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Recipe Video

4.98 from 94 votes
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84 Pecan Pie Bars

Dessert Pecan Pie Bars
Total Time: 1 hour

Recipe Video

5 from 159 votes
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85 Peanut Brittle Recipe

Dessert Peanut Brittle Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 16 votes
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86 Candied Walnuts Recipe

Snack Candied Walnuts Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Recipe Video

5 from 9 votes
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87 Candied Pecans Recipe

Snack Candied Pecans Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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5 from 11 votes
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88 Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Dessert Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

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5 from 11 votes
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89 Caramel Candy Recipe

Dessert Caramel Candy Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

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5 from 10 votes
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90 Turtle Recipe

Dessert Turtle Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Recipe Video

4.94 from 168 votes
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91 Halloween Snack Mix

Dessert, Snack Halloween Snack Mix
Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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92 Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Dessert, Snack Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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4.95 from 34 votes
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93 Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Recipe

Dessert Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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4.98 from 71 votes
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FAQS

What Produce is in Season For Fall Baking?

  • Pumpkin. Most recipes that use pumpkin call for canned pumpkin puree. Be sure you don’t accidentally buy canned pie filling or seasoned pumpkin.
  • Apples. Choose apples that hold their structure when baked (typically, the more tart apples): Honeycrisps, Pink Lady, Braeburn, Jonagold, and Granny Smith. 
  • More fall fruits perfect for baking with or adding a fruit topping to a delicious dessert: pear, grape, persimmon, cranberry, fig, key lime, pomegranate, banana, kiwifruit, lemon, mango, pineapple, or raspberry.

How Many Fall Desserts Do I Need For a Party?

  • When hosting a fall party, I like to plan for guests to be able to have 2 servings of dessert.
    • 10 guests: Serve 2 desserts (10 servings of each dessert for a total of 20 servings) 
    • 30 guests: Serve 3-4 desserts (total of 60 servings)
    • 50 guests: Have 5-6 dessert choices (total of 100 servings)

Can I Make Pumpkin Pie Spice?

  • Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is one of our favorite spices to use because you get the taste of fall flavors in every bite. It’s a perfect blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg!

Best Toppings for Fall Desserts?

How to Make a Perfect Pie Crust?

  • Fall is known for its delicious pies. We have a wonderful Easy Pie Crust recipe that contains tips and tricks on how to mix up flavorful tender crust.

How to Prepare and Store Fall Desserts?

  • Make ahead of time. Whether you’re making one batch or ten, most of the desserts on this list can be fully made ahead of time or partially prepared so all you have to do is mix and bake. 
  • STORE. To make a large amount ahead of time be sure that you have enough room in the fridge or freezer to store them all. You can also choose a dessert that can be fully prepared and kept at room temperature for 1-2 days.

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2 Comments

  1. Mary says:

    You once had a pumpkin spice trifle recipe on your site which I printed. It has been well used, but now I would like to able to download it in my recipe file on my phone. I cannot find your recipe any longer on your website. My family expects me to make it every Thanksgiving it is such a hit. Can you tell me where I might be able to find it?
    Thank you

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    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      So that recipe was a contributor recipe that we no longer have on the website. But here is a link to a printable version of the recipe. Hope this helps! https://lilluna.com/wprm_print/101881

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