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. No fall gathering is complete without a spooky Halloween charcuterie board or harvest themed Thanksgiving charcuterie board!

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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A bowl of pear salad with pomegranate, blue cheese and candied pecans.

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 pan of apple pork chops.

Apple Pork Chops

These apple pork chops are browned in butter, then simmered in the most delicious cider sauce with fresh apples and sage.
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Baked apples filled with oatmeal, brown sugar and walnuts.

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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Pumpkin dip served with apples, gingersnap cookies and graham crackers.

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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A pot of turkey noodle soup with vegetables, garnished with parsley.

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 bowl of apple crisp garnished with a sprig of mint.

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 slice of homemade pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and a candy pumpkin.

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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Roasted cabbage on a pan topped with fresh parsley.

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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A platter of cinnamon sugar coated apple fries served with caramel dip.

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 bowl of mashed sweet potatoes topped with butter and parsley.

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 collection of harvest time foods like pumpkin cheesecake bars and caramel apple dip.
A platter of pumpkin cheesecake bars topped with whipped cream and candy pumpkins.

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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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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The most delicious pumpkin pie topped with a mountain of toasted brown sugar meringue.

Pumpkin Meringue Pie

This pumpkin meringue pie is a creamy pumpkin filling inside a flaky pie crust, all topped with a mountain of toasted brown sugar meringue. An easy yet impressive dessert for the holidays!
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Slow cooker apple cider garnished with apple slices, oranges, cranberries, cinnamon sticks and spices.

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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A fork cutting into a slice of no bake pumpkin cheesecake.

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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Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.

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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A sheet pan of roasted parsnips garnished with fresh parsley.

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 slice of pumpkin dump cake topped with ice cream and caramel sauce.

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 bowl of pumpkin soup topped with bacon and pumpkin seeds.

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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Apple cobbler served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

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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Pumpkin cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and fall sprinkles.

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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Slices of roasted pumpkin on a serving plate.

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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Roasted potatoes and carrots with garlic and fresh herbs.

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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A stack of pumpkin pancakes with a fork holding cut pieces of pancake.

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

  2. 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.

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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!

  7. 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!