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Easy Fall Desserts

Discover 15 easy fall desserts that are fast, flavorful, and perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 4 apples Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) Use for apple crisp and other desserts.
  • 2 pears Pears For pear and cranberry crumble.
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh or frozen.
Squash & Puree
  • 1 can Canned pumpkin Not pie filling.
Dairy & Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter For various recipes.
  • 1 block Cream cheese For frosting and desserts.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For creamy desserts.
  • 2 large Eggs Needed for cakes and puddings.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Can be used in various desserts.
Dry Goods
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Base for many desserts.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar For sweetness.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda For leavening.
Spices & Extracts
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Key spice for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg For added warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Nuts & Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Pecans For topping and flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate chips Optional for desserts.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to the required temperature for each specific dessert.
  2. Prepare ingredients by measuring and mixing as needed.
Cooking
  1. Follow the specific recipes for each dessert as outlined.
  2. Bake for the recommended time, checking for doneness.

Notes

These desserts can be made ahead and many improve overnight. Serve warm with ice cream for added delight.