20 Scrumptious Desserts That Capture the Flavors of Fall

With the arrival of fall there’s nothing like comforting desserts that feature the season’s rich flavors. Whether it’s the warmth of cinnamon or the sweetness of seasonal apples, these treats are perfect for cozy evenings or festive occasions. You’re going to love these recipes that bring the essence of fall right to your kitchen!

Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe

Apple Dumplings in a bowl with ice cream. — Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Apple Dumpling Recipe is a quick and easy dessert you can put together in 10 minutes. You can’t ask for a more perfect fall dessert!
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Crock Pot Baked Apples With Raisins And Walnuts

An individual baked apple on a plate next to caramel sauce. — Crock Pot Baked Apples With Raisins And Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Enjoy the flavors of cinnamon, walnuts and raisins as baked apples are slow-cooked in a crock pot creating the perfect Fall dessert.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With Two Layers Of Cheesecake

A pumpkin bar on a plate with a fork. — Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With Two Layers Of Cheesecake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are so EASY to make! Like like a cheesecake and a classic pumpkin pie put together. Full of the flavors of fall without any hassle.
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Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake

Cinnamon Apple Cake on a glass platter. — Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Apple Cinnamon Cake is a one pan spice cake that is so moist and easy to assemble with more apples than batter that everyone will love.
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Easy Apple Crumb Pie With Homemade Crust

A slice of baked apple pie with ice cream — Easy Apple Crumb Pie With Homemade Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Apple crumb pie is an easy make ahead dessert that everyone loves with a flaky crust filled with apples, topped with a walnut filled crumble.
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Homemade From-Scratch Praline Pumpkin Pie Recipe

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with pralines. — Homemade From-Scratch Praline Pumpkin Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

The creamiest pumpkin pie recipe topped with a pecan praline topping for a Southern version of the classic.
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Easy Apple Pie Bars Recipe

Two apple bars stacked with walnuts in the background. — Easy Apple Pie Bars Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Apple Pie Bars have a buttery shortbread crust and cookie like topping over a combination of sweet and tart apples.
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Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

A sliced sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream. — Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a beloved dessert, similar to pumpkin pie but even better. Serve it all year long, not just during the holidays.
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Cherry Pie With Crumb Topping

A dish of cherry pie with ice cream melting on the top. — Cherry Pie With Crumb Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This all American cherry pie with crumb topping has fresh cherries, and a buttery crust. It’s a classic that never goes out of style.
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Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake

A hummingbird cake sliced next to cups of coffee. — Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Cream cheese-frosted hummingbird cake is a simple and incredibly moist cake that uses pineapple and bananas for a tropical twist.
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Homemade Blackberry Pie with Double Crust

A top-down view of a partially eaten blackberry pie with a lattice crust on a wire cooling rack. The pie has a crispy golden-brown crust with juicy, dark purple filling. A bowl of whipped cream is placed nearby. Crumbs and a piece of pie are visible on the table. — Blackberry Pie with Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry Pie is a true Southern classic that combines the best of traditional desserts. With a thick, juicy filling that holds its shape and a perfectly flaky double pie crust, it’s the kind of pie that makes you feel right at home. The lattice top adds a touch of rustic charm, a little trick makes it super easy, and the end result is more than worth it.
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Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler

A close-up of a berry cobbler with a golden-brown crust, topped with melting vanilla ice cream scoops. A spoon has scooped out a portion, revealing the juicy berry filling inside. — Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry Skillet Cobbler combines juicy blackberries with a soft and springy golden brown cake on top.
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Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

A baking dish of chocolate cobbler topped with ice cream. — Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chocolate Cobbler may be the easiest dessert you will ever make. With just a few ingredients you can make the best gooey chocolate pudding cake.
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A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

A serving of bread pudding with a spoon. — A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
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Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting

Carrot cake cupcakes on a serving tray. — Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fluffy cream cheese frosting tops these moist carrot cake cupcakes for a decadent treat that’s not too sweet.
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St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

A close-up image of a partially-eaten lemon cake in a rectangular baking dish, with a serving spatula. The cake has a golden-brown crust and is dusted with powdered sugar. You can see a piece has been removed, showing a moist and crumbly interior. — St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Rich and delicious, St. Louis Butter Cake is a classic dessert packed with buttery flavor and a gooey filling.
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10-Minute No Bake Pumpkin Pie

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles sits on a stack of white plates. Another partly visible pie and autumn leaves in the background enhance the fall theme. — 10-Minute No Bake Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fall in love with this easy, No-Bake Pumpkin Pie recipe! It’s everything you love about classic pumpkin pie without needing an oven.
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Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake

A slice of pumpkin pecan dump cake topped with whipped cream on a stack of white plates. The cake slice has layers of pumpkin, pecans, and yellow cake mix. In the background, a baking dish with more cake and autumn-themed decorations like leaves and a small pumpkin can be seen. — Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit:Intentional Hospitality.

This easy recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake is made with real pumpkin, classic pumpkin pie seasonings, brown sugar, cake mix, and chopped pecans.
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Easy Rich No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

Three glass dessert cups filled with cheesecake, garnished with fresh blueberries and mint leaves. A layer of graham cracker crust is visible at the bottom. The glasses are placed on a white plate decorated with more blueberries and mint sprigs. — Easy Rich No-Bkae Cheesecake Cups. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Want to make delicious cheesecake but don’t feel like turning on the oven? Make these No-Bake Cheesecake Cups! Each cup has a homemade graham cracker crust and a rich, creamy cheesecake cheese filling.
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Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

A spoon full of homemade rice pudding. — Old Fashioned Rice Pudding. Photo credit: Easy Southern Dessert.

Comforting, classic, and creamy, this rice pudding is more like a rich vanilla custard while the bourbon-soaked raisins take it to the next level. Like a soothing hug in a bowl, it’s perfect as dessert or breakfast! It takes just 45 minutes to prepare and thickens as it cools on the stove or in the fridge.
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