Toasty cinnamon, zesty clove, pungent allspice and more are packed into these fall desserts.
These spices can also provide some anti-inflammatory and antioxidanthealth benefits.
Recipes like our Fresh Apple Cake and Pumpkin Brownies will leave the kitchen smelling like an autumn delight.
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The glaze offers a sweet finish.
If you like a thicker glaze, use less buttermilk to thin it.
Baked Peaches
These baked peaches smell like fall in the summer!
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The cinnamon and sugar glaze gives a caramelized sweetness in every bite.
Banana Nut Bread
Walnuts add crunch and tangy sharpness in this healthy banana nut bread recipe.
The banana nut bread is tender, with a caramelized crust.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Vegan butter and vegan cream cheese combine with rice flour to create a creamy, tangy frosting.
Letting the frosting chill in the fridge is crucial so it thickens, giving it a more spreadable consistency.
Pumpkin Brownies
These healthy pumpkin brownies are packed with mini chocolate chips.
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ruth Blackburn
The batter will be thick, so be sure to spread it an even layer for even baking.
A tangy, sweet cream cheese frosting helps balance the flavors.
This cake is perfect for any fall gathering.
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Serve it with sliced apples and pears to complement the pie-dough dippers.
They make a light base for a rich cranberry compote and a brown-sugar-laced creme fraiche topping.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice are delicious seasonal additions to a classic snickerdoodle.
Sara Haas
The spice blend adds warming notes thanks to the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves.
These healthy pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are light and moist, making them the perfect sweet treat.
Apple Hamantaschen
Hamantaschen are filled triangular cookies eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Karry Hosford
A topping made from oats and pecans adds nuttiness.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Take these galettes over the top with a spiced whipped topping or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Sara Haas
Air-Fryer Whole-Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
Don’t skip the rise time before air-frying these cinnamon rolls.
It helps make them pillowy instead of dense.
Raisins and walnuts are packed into each bite of these sweet rolls.
Jacob Fox
The cake gets better as it sits, so it’s a great make-ahead candidate for any occasion.
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Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
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