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25 Fall Recipes

A list of fabulous fall recipes featuring hearty and flavorful dishes like baked apples, pumpkin pie and mashed sweet potatoes.

Enjoy the flavors of apple, pumpkin and seasonal vegetables in this list of fall recipes, with plenty of options for casual dinners and elegant gatherings.

A group of fabulous fall recipes like caramel apple dip, homemade pumpkin pie and apple cobbler.

Fall is one of the best times  of the year to focus on cooking and baking. Most of my favorite dishes are considered fall recipes and I’m always tempted to make them all year long. I get pretty impatient because ingredients such as pumpkin are just too good to wait for!

I’m pretty sure each one of these recipes makes fall feel like an even more magical time of the year. You could make the perfect party spread from this list of seasonal dishes.

Of course, food is one of my favorite things and fall food, especially, has the perfect blend sweet, savory and festive options. Between apples, pumpkin, pears and root veggies, it’s hard to choose what the best flavor of fall would be.

I’ve had people attempt to convince me that fall and all its lovely flavors were overrated. I know it can feel like pumpkin comes out of nowhere and blasts onto the scene to take over the fall season. However, there are so many other recipes that don’t involve pumpkin that are perfect for cooler weather. This list has everything from cookies and cakes to savory side dishes along with some comfort food classics like turkey noodle soup.

25 Fall Recipes

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Pear Salad
This pear salad recipe is mixed greens with fresh sliced pears, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese and candied pecans, all tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing. A fresh and colorful salad option that pairs perfectly with chicken, fish and pork.
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A bowl of pear salad with pomegranate, blue cheese and candied pecans.
Apple Pork Chops
This 6 ingredient apple pork chops recipe is the best pork I’ve ever eaten! These apple pork chops are the perfect fall meal for a busy weeknight.
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A pan of apple pork chops.
Baked Apples
These baked apples are stuffed with an oatmeal brown sugar filling, then baked until tender and juicy. Add a scoop of ice cream on top for a simple yet satisfying dessert that everyone is sure to love!
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Baked apples filled with oatmeal, brown sugar and walnuts.
Pumpkin Dip
This light and fluffy pumpkin dip is made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, cream cheese and whipped topping. It’s the perfect dessert or appetizer for any fall gathering and takes just 5 minutes to make.
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Pumpkin dip served with apples, gingersnap cookies and graham crackers.
Turkey Noodle Soup
This turkey noodle soup is chunks of turkey, vegetables and pasta, all simmered together in a homemade broth. The absolute best way to use up leftover turkey after the holidays!
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A pot of turkey noodle soup with vegetables, garnished with parsley.
Apple Crisp
The best apple crisp with tender juicy apples and buttery oatmeal and walnut topping. This crisp is simple to make and always gets rave reviews!
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A bowl of apple crisp garnished with a sprig of mint.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
This homemade pumpkin pie recipe is a flaky crust with a smooth and creamy pumpkin filling, all baked to perfection. Pumpkin pie is a classic dessert during the fall months, and this version is the best I've ever had!
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A slice of homemade pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and a candy pumpkin.
Roasted Cabbage
This roasted cabbage recipe is wedges of cabbage seasoned with olive oil and spices, then oven baked until tender and browned. A simple and inexpensive side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and seafood.
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Roasted cabbage on a pan topped with fresh parsley.
Apple Fries
These apple fries are battered, cooked until golden brown, then coated in cinnamon sugar and served with caramel dip. The absolute BEST way to eat apples!
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A platter of cinnamon sugar coated apple fries served with caramel dip.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These mashed sweet potatoes are ultra creamy and are the perfect accompaniment to chicken, meats and fish. You can flavor your mashed sweet potatoes in multiple ways and I’m providing instructions to make both sweet and savory versions.
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A bowl of mashed sweet potatoes topped with butter and parsley.
A collection of harvest time foods like pumpkin cheesecake bars and caramel apple dip.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These pumpkin cheesecake bars are layers of graham cracker crust, vanilla cheesecake and pumpkin cheesecake, all baked together to create an impressive dessert.
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A platter of pumpkin cheesecake bars topped with whipped cream and candy pumpkins.
Caramel Apple Dip
This super delicious caramel apple dip recipe is a quick and easy dessert that only contains 4 ingredients!
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A hand scooping out a serving of caramel apple dip.
Pumpkin Meringue Pie
This pumpkin pie is topped with a mountain of toasted brown sugar meringue.
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The most delicious pumpkin pie topped with a mountain of toasted brown sugar meringue.
Slow Cooker Apple Cider
This slow cooker apple cider recipe is infused with citrus and spices and simmered to perfection. You’re going to want this crock pot mulled cider at all of your holiday gatherings!
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Slow cooker apple cider garnished with apple slices, oranges, cranberries, cinnamon sticks and spices.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
This no bake pumpkin cheesecake is light and creamy, the perfect fall dessert to end any meal! Top the cheesecake with caramel sauce for a show stopping finish.
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A fork cutting into a slice of no bake pumpkin cheesecake.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are light and fluffy cookies made with pumpkin puree, spices and plenty of chocolate chips. A one bowl cookie recipe that’s perfect for the fall!
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Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.
Roasted Parsnips
These roasted parsnips are coated in garlic, olive oil and herbs, then cooked in the oven until golden brown and tender. A quick and easy side dish option that pairs perfectly with chicken, beef and pork.
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A sheet pan of roasted parsnips garnished with fresh parsley.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
This pumpkin dump cake is a creamy pumpkin pie filling topped with a decadent pecan butter cake. Serve with ice cream on top for the perfect end to any fall dinner or holiday meal.
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A slice of pumpkin dump cake topped with ice cream and caramel sauce.
Pumpkin Soup
This pumpkin soup is roasted pumpkin pureed with vegetables and cream, with a generous amount of smoky bacon on top. The best pumpkin soup you'll ever eat! It's elegant enough for a holiday meal, yet quick enough to put together on a busy weeknight.
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A bowl of pumpkin soup topped with bacon and pumpkin seeds.
Apple Cobbler
This apple cobbler is an old fashioned dessert made with an apple filling that is topped with sweet buttermilk biscuits. A quick and easy treat that's perfect to make when apples are in season!
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Apple cobbler served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
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Pumpkin Cookies
These soft pumpkin cookies bake up light and fluffy, and are topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting and colorful sprinkles. The perfect easy dessert for Thanksgiving or any other fall gathering.
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Pumpkin cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and fall sprinkles.
Roasted Pumpkin
This roasted pumpkin recipe is sugar pie pumpkin wedges cooked with brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon. The perfect sweet and savory side dish for fall and winter meals!
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Slices of roasted pumpkin on a serving plate.
Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
These roasted potatoes and carrots are coated in butter, garlic and herbs, then cooked until golden brown and tender. An easy and economical side dish that pairs well with chicken, beef and seafood.
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Roasted potatoes and carrots with garlic and fresh herbs.
Pumpkin Pancakes
These pumpkin pancakes are light and fluffy buttermilk hotcakes flavored with pumpkin puree and spices. The perfect easy breakfast for the colder weather months!
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A stack of pumpkin pancakes with a fork holding cut pieces of pancake.
Dutch Apple Pie
This Dutch apple pie is a tender and flaky crust filled with sweetened apples, then finished off with a brown sugar crumb topping. Serve your apple pie with vanilla ice cream, and watch the rave reviews come in!
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With this list of fabulous fall flavors, you will be ready for any occasion. Try one of these recipes for any gathering or just for a delicious dinner.

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    Comments

    6. Catherine says

      So many wonderful recipes to try! These all look fabulous…I am so excited for fall baking. Thank you for all the delicious inspiration!

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    10. Catherine Santiago Jose says

      These fall recipes are all delicious and look so easy to prepare. I am so excited to make some of those recipes for my family, thanks for sharing this with us.

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    11. Preet says

      Caramel Apple Dip looks so delightful and tasty. I just love everything about this!. This would disappear in no time at our house!.

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    12. Yeah Lifestyle says

      I love all the delicious dishes Fall brings. This looks like a fab collection of recipes; I’m definitely going to be making a few.

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    13. Joanna says

      There are so many yummy options on your list! I like that you have made is so varied, with plenty of healthy options as well.

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    16. Kisha says

      Even If I just make one of the recipes here, I’d be on my family’s winner’s list for the holidays. I’m always looking to make something new and they are most definitely always down to try!

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    18. Cassie Mac says

      Ok, thank you for each one of these recipes! The ones that I am most eager to try are the Fall Harvest Cider Roasted Chicken, Caramel Apple Dip, Harvest Cobb Chicken Salad, and Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies. I will let you know how they turned out!

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