The smell of pumpkin, apple, nutmeg, cinnamon, and changing leaves are filling our kitchens and making their way into our mouths and tummies [okay…not the leaves part 🤣]. Whether you’re hosting a Tailgate, Halloween party, Thanksgiving, or just baking on a Tuesday – whip these Fall recipes up for the family (or just you; you deserve it) to enjoy. Here are some of our favorite Fall recipes to make and we hope it puts you in the cozy spirit too!
PS. You can find more drool-worthy recipes [Team LIY approved, we take food VERY seriously around here!] right this way!
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Breakfast
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Whether mini or full size – these muffins will disappear as quickly as they were made! Simple, delicious and full of Fall flavor!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
-
1
box
Spice Cake Mix
-
1
15 oz
Can of Pumpkin
-
½
cup
Water
-
¾
cup
Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease regular or mini muffin tin.
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Mix all ingredients well. Fill muffin tin ¾ of the way full.
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Bake for mini muffins for 12-14 minutes or regular muffins for 18-20 minutes.
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Enjoy the taste of Fall with this healthy, hearty breakfast option. Make ahead for the week and store in the fridge for easy access. Top with yogurt and crushed pecans to enhance the flavors further.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
-
1
can
Pumpkin Puree
15 oz
-
1/2
C
Milk
-
1
Egg
-
1/4
t
Salt
-
1
t
Baking Powder
-
1 1/2
t
Cinnamon
-
1/2
t
Nutmeg
-
1/2
t
Allspice
-
1/4
C
Brown Sugar
packed
-
3
C
Oatmeal
quick oats
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9×9 pan.
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Mix together Pumpkin, Egg and Milk
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Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.
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Pour into prepared 9×9 pan, bake for 30 minutes
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Optional – Top with vanilla yogurt and pecans
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Desserts
Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Ingredients
-
1
cup
all-purpose flour
-
1
tsp
ground cinnamon
-
1/4
tsp
ground nutmeg
-
1/2
tsp
baking soda
-
1/4
tsp
salt
-
1 3/4
cup
old fashioned rolled oats
-
1/2
cup
unsalted butter
softened
-
1/2
cup
light brown sugar
packed
-
1/4
cup
sugar
-
1
large egg
room temperature
-
1
tsp
vanilla extract
-
1
cup
chopped green apples
peeled
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats and set aside.
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Using a handheld mixer, or spoon, beat/mix together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes or until fully combined. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped apple until fully incorporated into the cookie dough.
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Using a cookie or ice cream scoop, scoop balls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are set.
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Enjoy! Pair with vanilla ice cream if you're feeling extra indulgent!
Creamy Apple Squares
Creamy Apple Squares
A delicious spin on apples in a dessert. Creamy and cinnamony, this one is a crowd pleaser!
Servings 20
Ingredients
-
1
box
Yellow Cake Mix
-
1/2
C
Butter
Softened
-
3-4
Apples
Peeled and Diced
-
1
Egg
-
1
C
Sour Cream
-
1/2
t
Cinnamon
-
1/4
C
Brown Sugar
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350, prepare 9×13 pan
-
Mix dry Cake Mix with softened Butter. Remove 2/3 Cup of mixture, set aside. Press remaining mixture into prepared 9×13 pan.
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Top cake mix with peeled and diced Apples.
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Beat Egg and Sour Cream. Pour over apples
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Add Cinnamon and Brown Sugar with 2/3 C of reserved mixture. Sprinkle over creamy mixture.
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Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Serve Warm.
Vegan Apple Crumble Loaf
Vegan Apple Crumble Loaf
Ingredients
Loaf
-
2
cups
All-purpose flour
-
1
cup
Granulated sugar
-
1
cup
Non-dairy milk
-
1
tbsp
Baking powder
-
1
tbsp
Cinnamon
-
1/2
tsp
Salt
-
1/4
cup
Applesauce
-
1/3
cup
Vegan butter, melted
-
1-2
Large apples, grated
Apple Crumble
-
1/2
cup
All-purpose flour
-
1/2
cup
Brown sugar
-
2
tbsp
Butter, slightly melted
-
2
tbsp
Applesauce
-
1/2
tsp
Cinnamon
Instructions
Loaf
-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, grease loaf pan.
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Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a separate mixing bowl, combine applesauce and butter.
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Add wet mixture to dry mixture, then add in grated apples.
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Transfer to loaf pan.
Apple Crumble
-
Combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon, slowly add in butter and applesauce.
-
Stir until it is crumbly. Don't over mix.
-
Pour crumble on top of loaf.
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Bake for 60 minutes. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
My Aunt Karen made this cake the Thanksgiving right after I got my wisdom teeth out and I have been obsessed with it ever since! It is seriously so rich and yummy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 15
Ingredients
-
1
package
yellow cake mix
-
1
egg
-
2
sticks
butter
melted and divided
-
1
(15 oz) can
pumpkin
-
3
eggs
-
1
tsp
vanilla
-
16
oz
powdered sugar
-
1
tsp
cinnamon
-
1
tsp
nutmeg
-
1
8oz package
cream cheese
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
-
To make the cake, combine cake mix, 1 stick melted butter and one egg and mix well. Pat the mixture into a lightly greased 13×9-inch baking pan.
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Prepare filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the 3 eggs, vanilla, and 1 stick melted butter and beat together.
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Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well.
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Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.
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Serve with fresh whipped cream (optional)
Recipe Notes
Recipe Credit: https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/pumpkin-gooey-butter-cake-2/
Brown Butter Apple Blondies
Brown Butter Apple Blondies
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 24 Blondies
Ingredients
-
2
cups
peeled chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
-
2
Tbsp
pure maple syrup (or brown sugar)
-
1/8
tsp
ground cinnamon
-
1
cup
unsalted butter, cut into pieces
-
2 and 1/3
cups
all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
-
1 and 1/2
tsp
baking powder
-
1/2
tsp
salt
-
1
tsp
ground cinnamon
-
1/4
tsp
ground nutmeg
-
1 and 2/3
cups
packed light or dark brown sugar
-
2
large eggs
-
1 and 1/2
tsp
pure vanilla extract
-
1/4
cup
unsalted butter
-
1 and 1/2
cups
confectioners sugar
-
2
tbsp
milk
-
1/4
tsp
pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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Brown the butter over medium heat.
-
Add apples, maple syrup/brown sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat and cook 3-5 minutes until apples have slightly softened. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9×13 baking with with parchment paper.
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Make the blondies: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
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In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup brown butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the apples.
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Evenly spread batter into pan. Bake for about 35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool completely.
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Make the brown butter icing: whisk together 1/4 cup brown butter, confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled blondies, then cut into squares.
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Cover and store leftover iced blondies at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Caramel Apple Poke Cake
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Whether mini or full size – these muffins will disappear as quickly as they were made! Simple, delicious and full of Fall flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 box Spice Cake Mix
- 1 15 oz Can of Pumpkin
- ½ cup Water
- ¾ cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease regular or mini muffin tin.
-
Mix all ingredients well. Fill muffin tin ¾ of the way full.
-
Bake for mini muffins for 12-14 minutes or regular muffins for 18-20 minutes.
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Enjoy the taste of Fall with this healthy, hearty breakfast option. Make ahead for the week and store in the fridge for easy access. Top with yogurt and crushed pecans to enhance the flavors further.
Ingredients
- 1 can Pumpkin Puree 15 oz
- 1/2 C Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 t Salt
- 1 t Baking Powder
- 1 1/2 t Cinnamon
- 1/2 t Nutmeg
- 1/2 t Allspice
- 1/4 C Brown Sugar packed
- 3 C Oatmeal quick oats
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9×9 pan.
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Mix together Pumpkin, Egg and Milk
-
Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.
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Pour into prepared 9×9 pan, bake for 30 minutes
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Optional – Top with vanilla yogurt and pecans
-
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Desserts
Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped green apples peeled
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats and set aside.
-
Using a handheld mixer, or spoon, beat/mix together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes or until fully combined. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
-
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped apple until fully incorporated into the cookie dough.
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Using a cookie or ice cream scoop, scoop balls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are set.
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Enjoy! Pair with vanilla ice cream if you're feeling extra indulgent!
Creamy Apple Squares
Creamy Apple Squares
A delicious spin on apples in a dessert. Creamy and cinnamony, this one is a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 C Butter Softened
- 3-4 Apples Peeled and Diced
- 1 Egg
- 1 C Sour Cream
- 1/2 t Cinnamon
- 1/4 C Brown Sugar
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350, prepare 9×13 pan
-
Mix dry Cake Mix with softened Butter. Remove 2/3 Cup of mixture, set aside. Press remaining mixture into prepared 9×13 pan.
-
Top cake mix with peeled and diced Apples.
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Beat Egg and Sour Cream. Pour over apples
-
Add Cinnamon and Brown Sugar with 2/3 C of reserved mixture. Sprinkle over creamy mixture.
-
Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Serve Warm.
Vegan Apple Crumble Loaf
Vegan Apple Crumble Loaf
Ingredients
Loaf
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Applesauce
- 1/3 cup Vegan butter, melted
- 1-2 Large apples, grated
Apple Crumble
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Butter, slightly melted
- 2 tbsp Applesauce
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
Loaf
-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, grease loaf pan.
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Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a separate mixing bowl, combine applesauce and butter.
-
Add wet mixture to dry mixture, then add in grated apples.
-
Transfer to loaf pan.
Apple Crumble
-
Combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon, slowly add in butter and applesauce.
-
Stir until it is crumbly. Don't over mix.
-
Pour crumble on top of loaf.
-
Bake for 60 minutes. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
My Aunt Karen made this cake the Thanksgiving right after I got my wisdom teeth out and I have been obsessed with it ever since! It is seriously so rich and yummy!
Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 2 sticks butter melted and divided
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 8oz package cream cheese
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
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To make the cake, combine cake mix, 1 stick melted butter and one egg and mix well. Pat the mixture into a lightly greased 13×9-inch baking pan.
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Prepare filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the 3 eggs, vanilla, and 1 stick melted butter and beat together.
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Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well.
-
Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.
-
Serve with fresh whipped cream (optional)
Recipe Notes
Recipe Credit: https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/pumpkin-gooey-butter-cake-2/
Brown Butter Apple Blondies
Brown Butter Apple Blondies
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 and 2/3 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 and 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
-
Brown the butter over medium heat.
-
Add apples, maple syrup/brown sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat and cook 3-5 minutes until apples have slightly softened. Set aside.
-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9×13 baking with with parchment paper.
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Make the blondies: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
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In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup brown butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the apples.
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Evenly spread batter into pan. Bake for about 35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool completely.
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Make the brown butter icing: whisk together 1/4 cup brown butter, confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled blondies, then cut into squares.
-
Cover and store leftover iced blondies at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Caramel Apple Poke Cake
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Caramel Apple Poke Cake
This is a fall variation of our household favorite! Personally, I think it gets better each day as the caramel and whipped topping settle in more!
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake
- 1 Tbsp apple pie spice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 20 oz can  apple pie filling, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup caramel sauce, room temperature or slightly warmed
- 1 8oz container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2/3 cup  toffee bits
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cake mix, apple pie spice, water, oil, eggs and vanilla on medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Use a rubber spatula to fold in the apple pie filing.
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until setup
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Remove cake to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
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Poke warm cake every inch or so with a straw, halfway into cake. Drizzle 3/4 cup caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to fill in holes. Cool cake completely.
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Top cake with whipped topping, toffee bits and remaining 1/4 cup caramel sauce.
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Cover and refrigerate leftover Caramel Apple Poke cake
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Blondies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Blondies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1-1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350°. Butter or spray a piece of parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray and place in a 9×13 baking dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and marshmallows with a rubber spatula. Spread evenly into baking dish.
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Bake 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 20 minutes in dish before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut & enjoy!
Main Dishes
Roasted Chicken with Fall Veggies
Roasted Chicken with Fall Veggies
A simple but super yummy recipe for Fall! You can make this in a dutch oven or baking dish!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
-
3-4
Gold Potatoes
-
4-5
Carrots
-
3-4
Apples
[I used gala]
-
3
lbs
Chicken
[I love using thighs with skin!]
-
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
-
Salt and Pepper
to taste
Instructions
-
Chop veggies
-
Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper
-
Combine in dutch oven or baking dish with chicken
-
Bake at 400 for 75-90 minutes [your preference on how well-done you like your chicken and veggies!]
Recipe Notes
You can also “eyeball” the amounts of veggies/apples to chicken ratio and adjust to your liking!
One Pot Balsamic and Garlic Pot Roast
One Pot Balsamic and Garlic Pot Roast
Create a delicious, time-saving meal using just one pot! With little prep work, this meal comes together beautifully inside your dutch oven while you carry on with your day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
Roast
-
1
T
Olive Oil
-
2.5-3
lb
Beef Roast
-
Salt + Pepper
To Taste
-
10
cloves
Garlic
Peeled, Whole
-
5
Carrots
Peeled, Ends Removed, Cut into Large Strips or Round Bites
-
4
stalks
Celery
Washed, Ends Removed, Cut in Half
-
4
Potatoes
Washed, Cut into Thirds
-
1
Onion
White or Sweet, Cut into Quarters
-
1
Sweet Potato
Washed, Cut into Fourths
-
½
pint
Mushrooms
Washed
Sauce
-
¾
C
Water
-
¾
C
Tomato Juice
-
3
T
Worcestershire Sauce
-
1
T
Balsamic Vinegar
-
2
t
Better than Bouillon, beef
or 2 Bouillon Cubes
-
2
t
Basil
-
1
t
Thyme
Gravy
-
2
C
Water
-
¼
C
Corn Starch
-
½
C
Water
Cold
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 325°. Heat 5.5 or 6 Quart Dutch Oven on stove top to Medium/High heat, add 1 Tbs Olive Oil. Salt and Pepper Beef Roast on all sides. Brown beef roast on sides. Set aside on plate.
-
Add Garlic, Carrots, Celery and Potatoes to hot Dutch Oven, Salt and Pepper to taste. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add Onion, Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Place beef roast on top of vegetables.
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Stir together all sauce ingredients, pour over beef roast, top with lid and place in preheated oven. Cook for a minimum of 3 hours. Can be cooked up to 5 hours.
-
Remove lid and serve!
If desired, remove roast and vegetables to a serving tray and make gravy in the Dutch Oven.
-
To make gravy:
Add 2 cups of water to remaining juices, heat until boiling. As you wait for juices to boil, create a slurry by mixing together 1/4 C Cornstarch and 1/2 C COLD water, stirring with fork or whisk as you add the water. Once juices are boiling, reduce the heat to low and slowly add the slurry, whisking constantly. Start by adding a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. You may not need to use the entire slurry mixture. Cook on low for approximately 3 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Side Dishes
Fall Apple Salad
Fall Apple Salad
A perfect fall salad to compliment any meal! A little sweet without being overpowering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
-
4
cups
lettuce
-
1
diced
green apple
-
1/2
cup
dried cranberries
-
1/3
cup
crumbled goat cheese
-
1/4
cup
raw pumpkin seeds
-
1
tbsp
olive oil
-
1
tsp
apple cider vinegar
-
1
tsp
honey
-
1
pinch
sea salt
-
1
pinch
black pepper
Instructions
-
Add lettuce to bowl. Top with diced apples, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and goat cheese.
-
To make dressing, add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
-
Drizzle dressing over salad and toss!
Recipe Notes
Add chicken to make the salad a more filling meal!
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
-
2-3
Sweet Potatoes
-
1
T
Olive Oil
-
1/4
t
Thyme
-
1/4
t
Sea Salt
-
1/4
t
Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
-
Preheat Oven to 375°. Line baking sheet with non-stick foil
-
Wash Sweet Potatoes. Cut into fries, approximately 1/2 inch wide.
-
Toss sweet potatoes in a bowl with Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Pepper and Thyme.
-
Bake fries on prepared baking sheet for 20 minutes [or until fork tender], turning halfway.
Drinks
Dairy Free Pumpkin Creamer
Dairy Free Pumpkin Creamer
Extremely easy and equally delicious, this pumpkin creamer is a Fall staple!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
-
2
C
Unsweetened Coconut Milk
-
3
T
Pumpkin Puree
-
1
t
Pumpkin Pie Spice
-
1/4
t
Cinnamon
-
1/4
t
Vanilla Extract
-
1
T
Brown Sugar
Optional
Instructions
-
Add all ingredients to a Quart Sized Mason Jar, add a lid and shake. Shake before each use. Store in refrigerator for 1 week.
Warm Vanilla Apple Cider
Warm Vanilla Apple Cider
Servings 1 Mug
Ingredients
-
1 1/2
C.
Apple Cider
-
1/2
Tbsp.
Brown Sugar
-
2
oz.
Bourbon
-
1/4
tsp.
Vanilla Extract
-
dash
cinnamon
-
whipped cream
optional
Instructions
-
Combine apple cider and brown sugar in a saucepan over low to medium heat until cider is hot and brown sugar is melted.
-
Combine cider mixture, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon in a mug.
-
Top with whipped cream and additional cinnamon if desired!
Caramel Apple Cider Float
Caramel Apple Cider Float
Servings 1 glass
Ingredients
-
1 1/2
C.
Apple Cider
-
2
oz.
Bourbon
-
Vanilla Ice Cream
-
Caramel Syrup
-
Cinnamon
Instructions
-
Drizzle the inside of the glass with caramel syrup.
-
Add cider and bourbon to the glass.
-
Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the glass, and top with cinnamon, and more caramel syrup!
Caramel Apple Mule
Caramel Apple Mule
Ingredients
-
3
oz.
Caramel Vodka
-
3
oz.
Apple Cider
-
4
oz.
Ginger Beer
-
1
Lime [or Lime Juice]
-
Apple Slices [for garnishing]
-
Rosemary [for garnishing]
-
Cinnamon Sticks [for garnishing]
Instructions
-
Combine vodka and cider in glass with ice [about 2 shots each]
-
Squeeze in fresh lime juice and top with ginger beer [about half a can]
-
Mix and garnish with cinnamon sticks, fresh rosemary, and apple slices [optional!]. Cheers!
-
Tip: start with one shot of vodka and add more if preferred!
Sweet + Savory Mulled Apple Cider
Sweet + Savory Mulled Apple Cider
A slightly spicy, savory version of the classic fall favorite mulled apple cider.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
-
1/2
gallon
apple cider
tip: refrigerated + cloudy cider tastes best
-
2
oranges
sliced
-
1
lemon
sliced
-
1½
tsp
peppercorns
-
2
bayleaves
-
1
dried red chile pepper
-
3-4
star anise
-
3-4
cinnamon sticks
plus more for serving
-
1½
tsp
whole cloves
-
1
bunch
fresh thyme
Instructions
-
Add cider, one of the oranges, lemon, bay leaves, dried red chile pepper and cinnamon sticks into a slow cooker.
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Place peppercorns, whole cloves and star anise into a loose tea bag or cheesecloth bag. If none are available, feel free to add these ingredients directly into the cider as well.
-
Heat on low for 4-6 hours, then turn to the keep warm setting.
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Remove mulling spice bag, citrus and other spices from the slow cooker.
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Add mulled cider to a mug and top with an orange slice, cinnamon stick and some fresh thyme. Enjoy!
Kitchen accessories we’re loving for Fall
Roasted Chicken with Fall Veggies
A simple but super yummy recipe for Fall! You can make this in a dutch oven or baking dish!
Ingredients
- 3-4 Gold Potatoes
- 4-5 Carrots
- 3-4 Apples [I used gala]
- 3 lbs Chicken [I love using thighs with skin!]
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
-
Chop veggies
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Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper
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Combine in dutch oven or baking dish with chicken
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Bake at 400 for 75-90 minutes [your preference on how well-done you like your chicken and veggies!]
Recipe Notes
You can also “eyeball” the amounts of veggies/apples to chicken ratio and adjust to your liking!
One Pot Balsamic and Garlic Pot Roast
Create a delicious, time-saving meal using just one pot! With little prep work, this meal comes together beautifully inside your dutch oven while you carry on with your day.
Ingredients
Roast
- 1 T Olive Oil
- 2.5-3 lb Beef Roast
- Salt + Pepper To Taste
- 10 cloves Garlic Peeled, Whole
- 5 Carrots Peeled, Ends Removed, Cut into Large Strips or Round Bites
- 4 stalks Celery Washed, Ends Removed, Cut in Half
- 4 Potatoes Washed, Cut into Thirds
- 1 Onion White or Sweet, Cut into Quarters
- 1 Sweet Potato Washed, Cut into Fourths
- ½ pint Mushrooms Washed
Sauce
- ¾ C Water
- ¾ C Tomato Juice
- 3 T Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 T Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 t Better than Bouillon, beef or 2 Bouillon Cubes
- 2 t Basil
- 1 t Thyme
Gravy
- 2 C Water
- ¼ C Corn Starch
- ½ C Water Cold
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°. Heat 5.5 or 6 Quart Dutch Oven on stove top to Medium/High heat, add 1 Tbs Olive Oil. Salt and Pepper Beef Roast on all sides. Brown beef roast on sides. Set aside on plate.
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Add Garlic, Carrots, Celery and Potatoes to hot Dutch Oven, Salt and Pepper to taste. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add Onion, Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Place beef roast on top of vegetables.
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Stir together all sauce ingredients, pour over beef roast, top with lid and place in preheated oven. Cook for a minimum of 3 hours. Can be cooked up to 5 hours.
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Remove lid and serve!
If desired, remove roast and vegetables to a serving tray and make gravy in the Dutch Oven.
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To make gravy:
Add 2 cups of water to remaining juices, heat until boiling. As you wait for juices to boil, create a slurry by mixing together 1/4 C Cornstarch and 1/2 C COLD water, stirring with fork or whisk as you add the water. Once juices are boiling, reduce the heat to low and slowly add the slurry, whisking constantly. Start by adding a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. You may not need to use the entire slurry mixture. Cook on low for approximately 3 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Side Dishes
Fall Apple Salad
Fall Apple Salad
A perfect fall salad to compliment any meal! A little sweet without being overpowering.
Ingredients
- 4 cups lettuce
- 1 diced green apple
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
-
Add lettuce to bowl. Top with diced apples, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and goat cheese.
-
To make dressing, add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
-
Drizzle dressing over salad and toss!
Recipe Notes
Add chicken to make the salad a more filling meal!
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2-3 Sweet Potatoes
- 1 T Olive Oil
- 1/4 t Thyme
- 1/4 t Sea Salt
- 1/4 t Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
-
Preheat Oven to 375°. Line baking sheet with non-stick foil
-
Wash Sweet Potatoes. Cut into fries, approximately 1/2 inch wide.
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Toss sweet potatoes in a bowl with Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Pepper and Thyme.
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Bake fries on prepared baking sheet for 20 minutes [or until fork tender], turning halfway.
Drinks
Dairy Free Pumpkin Creamer
Dairy Free Pumpkin Creamer
Extremely easy and equally delicious, this pumpkin creamer is a Fall staple!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
-
2
C
Unsweetened Coconut Milk
-
3
T
Pumpkin Puree
-
1
t
Pumpkin Pie Spice
-
1/4
t
Cinnamon
-
1/4
t
Vanilla Extract
-
1
T
Brown Sugar
Optional
Instructions
-
Add all ingredients to a Quart Sized Mason Jar, add a lid and shake. Shake before each use. Store in refrigerator for 1 week.
Warm Vanilla Apple Cider
Warm Vanilla Apple Cider
Servings 1 Mug
Ingredients
-
1 1/2
C.
Apple Cider
-
1/2
Tbsp.
Brown Sugar
-
2
oz.
Bourbon
-
1/4
tsp.
Vanilla Extract
-
dash
cinnamon
-
whipped cream
optional
Instructions
-
Combine apple cider and brown sugar in a saucepan over low to medium heat until cider is hot and brown sugar is melted.
-
Combine cider mixture, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon in a mug.
-
Top with whipped cream and additional cinnamon if desired!
Caramel Apple Cider Float
Caramel Apple Cider Float
Servings 1 glass
Ingredients
-
1 1/2
C.
Apple Cider
-
2
oz.
Bourbon
-
Vanilla Ice Cream
-
Caramel Syrup
-
Cinnamon
Instructions
-
Drizzle the inside of the glass with caramel syrup.
-
Add cider and bourbon to the glass.
-
Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the glass, and top with cinnamon, and more caramel syrup!
Caramel Apple Mule
Caramel Apple Mule
Ingredients
-
3
oz.
Caramel Vodka
-
3
oz.
Apple Cider
-
4
oz.
Ginger Beer
-
1
Lime [or Lime Juice]
-
Apple Slices [for garnishing]
-
Rosemary [for garnishing]
-
Cinnamon Sticks [for garnishing]
Instructions
-
Combine vodka and cider in glass with ice [about 2 shots each]
-
Squeeze in fresh lime juice and top with ginger beer [about half a can]
-
Mix and garnish with cinnamon sticks, fresh rosemary, and apple slices [optional!]. Cheers!
-
Tip: start with one shot of vodka and add more if preferred!
Sweet + Savory Mulled Apple Cider
Sweet + Savory Mulled Apple Cider
A slightly spicy, savory version of the classic fall favorite mulled apple cider.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
-
1/2
gallon
apple cider
tip: refrigerated + cloudy cider tastes best
-
2
oranges
sliced
-
1
lemon
sliced
-
1½
tsp
peppercorns
-
2
bayleaves
-
1
dried red chile pepper
-
3-4
star anise
-
3-4
cinnamon sticks
plus more for serving
-
1½
tsp
whole cloves
-
1
bunch
fresh thyme
Instructions
-
Add cider, one of the oranges, lemon, bay leaves, dried red chile pepper and cinnamon sticks into a slow cooker.
-
Place peppercorns, whole cloves and star anise into a loose tea bag or cheesecloth bag. If none are available, feel free to add these ingredients directly into the cider as well.
-
Heat on low for 4-6 hours, then turn to the keep warm setting.
-
Remove mulling spice bag, citrus and other spices from the slow cooker.
-
Add mulled cider to a mug and top with an orange slice, cinnamon stick and some fresh thyme. Enjoy!
Kitchen accessories we’re loving for Fall
Dairy Free Pumpkin Creamer
Extremely easy and equally delicious, this pumpkin creamer is a Fall staple!
Ingredients
- 2 C Unsweetened Coconut Milk
- 3 T Pumpkin Puree
- 1 t Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/4 t Cinnamon
- 1/4 t Vanilla Extract
- 1 T Brown Sugar Optional
Instructions
-
Add all ingredients to a Quart Sized Mason Jar, add a lid and shake. Shake before each use. Store in refrigerator for 1 week.
Warm Vanilla Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C. Apple Cider
- 1/2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 2 oz. Bourbon
- 1/4 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- dash cinnamon
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
-
Combine apple cider and brown sugar in a saucepan over low to medium heat until cider is hot and brown sugar is melted.
-
Combine cider mixture, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon in a mug.
-
Top with whipped cream and additional cinnamon if desired!
Caramel Apple Cider Float
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C. Apple Cider
- 2 oz. Bourbon
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Caramel Syrup
- Cinnamon
Instructions
-
Drizzle the inside of the glass with caramel syrup.
-
Add cider and bourbon to the glass.
-
Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the glass, and top with cinnamon, and more caramel syrup!
Caramel Apple Mule
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Caramel Vodka
- 3 oz. Apple Cider
- 4 oz. Ginger Beer
- 1 Lime [or Lime Juice]
- Apple Slices [for garnishing]
- Rosemary [for garnishing]
- Cinnamon Sticks [for garnishing]
Instructions
-
Combine vodka and cider in glass with ice [about 2 shots each]
-
Squeeze in fresh lime juice and top with ginger beer [about half a can]
-
Mix and garnish with cinnamon sticks, fresh rosemary, and apple slices [optional!]. Cheers!
-
Tip: start with one shot of vodka and add more if preferred!
Sweet + Savory Mulled Apple Cider
A slightly spicy, savory version of the classic fall favorite mulled apple cider.
Ingredients
- 1/2 gallon apple cider tip: refrigerated + cloudy cider tastes best
- 2 oranges sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1½ tsp peppercorns
- 2 bayleaves
- 1 dried red chile pepper
- 3-4 star anise
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks plus more for serving
- 1½ tsp whole cloves
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
Instructions
-
Add cider, one of the oranges, lemon, bay leaves, dried red chile pepper and cinnamon sticks into a slow cooker.
-
Place peppercorns, whole cloves and star anise into a loose tea bag or cheesecloth bag. If none are available, feel free to add these ingredients directly into the cider as well.
-
Heat on low for 4-6 hours, then turn to the keep warm setting.
-
Remove mulling spice bag, citrus and other spices from the slow cooker.
-
Add mulled cider to a mug and top with an orange slice, cinnamon stick and some fresh thyme. Enjoy!