25+ Pumpkin Recipes To Try This Fall
Here are 25+ Pumpkin Recipes to try this fall, including cakes, desserts, oatmeals, soups, snacks, and more!
It’s that time of year again…pumpkin season! I love all things pumpkin, and I don’t apologize for it at all. Bring on the pumpkin spice latte, hand me a slice of pumpkin cake, put pumpkin in my pancakes…pumpkin in all the things I say! So if you’re anything like me and will be cooking and baking with pumpkin this fall, I’ve got 25+ Pumpkin Recipes for you to try! I hope you enjoy them!
First Things First
Let’s start with the basics. If you are planning on baking or cooking with pumpkin puree this year, try making it yourself! I’ve got a great recipe that isn’t hard to make at all.
Homemade Pumpkin Pureé
If you’ve never tried homemade pumpkin pureé, you really need to! Canned is fine, but there’s something special about the real thing. When pumpkins are roasted they become rich and flavourful, making a soft and creamy pureé that is perfect for all of your fall baking. And it’s easier to make than you think!
Breakfast
Spice up your breakfast or brunch with these fun and delicious pumpkin recipe ideas.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
If you love pumpkin spice lattes but don’t want to drain your bank account every time you buy one, you should try making this Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup! It’s made with real pumpkin, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spices. Delicious, easy and ready in 30 minutes! Perfect for your morning (or any time) coffee or tea.
Pumpkin Sheet Pan Pancakes with Maple Whipped Cream
Make your fall breakfast or brunch easier and more delicious than ever with a Pumpkin Sheet Pan Pancake! This breakfast is full of delicious pumpkin pie flavours, and there’s no standing at the stove or flipping required. All the cooking is done at once so everyone can eat at the same time. SO simple. Serve with homemade Maple Whipped Cream to take this meal to the next level!
Creamy Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oats
Slow cookers are great for breakfast too! These Creamy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oats are a delicious, healthy, and hearty breakfast. Serve them up with brown sugar and cream, and extra toppings like shredded coconut and nuts! Make these on a Sunday for healthy breakfasts for the week ahead.
Pumpkin Pie Waffles with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
I’m not sure there’s a more perfect fall breakfast than this. Tender delicious Pumpkin Pie Waffles with all the classic flavours of pumpkin pie, topped with syrup and Cinnamon Whipped Cream. Two recipes in one for a perfectly cozy fall morning!
Pumpkin Muffins
One of our most favourite fall baking recipes is this one for no-fail Pumpkin Muffins. They’re moist, spicy and a family favourite for fall. This recipe makes 12 delicious muffins. Recipe also comes with an option to add Chai spice.
Pumpkin Spice French Toast
Pumpkin in all the things, even French toast! YES. Serve this Pumpkin Spice French Toast with breakfast sausage, fruit, and whipped cream for a perfectly balanced and decadent treat. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a large crowd, which would make it a perfect Thanksgiving breakfast!
Pumpkin Pie Pancakes
These Pumpkin Pie Pancakes are a delicious recipe for a fall breakfast. These pancakes are soft and doughy and perfectly pumpkin-y and spicy! Enjoy them with butter and syrup or even whipped cream and you’ve got breakfast Heaven on a plate.
Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake
What could be more delicious than chunks of bread baked in cream cheese and an egg/milk mix? Nothing of course! Unless it’s this Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake, which has added pumpkin and delicious pumpkin pie spices. Prep this dish the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning! Then generously sprinkle brown sugar over the top and the end result will be a creamy, rich, and super delicious breakfast.
Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal
This Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal is a perfect fall breakfast full of pumpkin spice flavour! It’s perfect for weekend brunch, or to make ahead for weekday breakfasts. Simple, comforting, and delicious. Assemble all of the ingredients for this baked oatmeal the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning for a warm and delicious breakfast!
Treats and Snacks
Some of my pumpkin desserts are perfect for snacking or a casual treat, and some could even be considered a healthy-ish lunchbox item! Find something here for all your pumpkin treat-snack needs.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies are so decadent! Rich and fudgy brownies with silky pumpkin cream cheese swirl in every bite. This is dessert Heaven all on its own, but add the flavour of pumpkin to chocolate and cream cheese. Perfection.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
If you love Rice Krispie squares and anything pumpkin spice, then you’ll love these Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats. This easy fall recipe will soon become a fall favourite! Flavoured with pumpkin and pumpkin spices, they are delicious (and easy to make).
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
If you’re looking for the perfect cookie to satisfy your fall pumpkin cravings, these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are it. They’re soft, sweet and full of pumpkin spice. And they’re easy to make too!
Pumpkin Pie Pavlovas
Now, if you’re looking for a unique and SUPER delicious fall recipe that will knock your socks off, these Pumpkin Pie Pavlovas are it! This dessert is made up of a crunchy marshmallowy meringue topped with pumpkin pie and whipped cream. A perfect dessert for Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars
The best thing about this snack is that the kids don’t even know how good it is for them! These Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars are packed full of oats, raisins, coconut, almonds, dried apricots, and pumpkin…and a few semi-sweet and white chocolate chips just for fun! Delicious.
Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Every year after scooping out the pumpkins before carving, my kids want me to roast the seeds for snacking. And with an air fryer it’s never been easier! These Air Fryer Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are crunchy, salty and so delicious. Ready in just minutes!
Pumpkin recipes for lunch
Sometimes you just want a light meal, and pumpkin can do that too! Check out these delicious soups and breads that have a rich, smooth, silky texture. Perfect for the cooling season.
Easy Pumpkin Soup
Are you looking for a way to use up the extra pumpkin puree sitting in the fridge? This creamy and smooth Easy Pumpkin Soup is great served as a light meal, or as an appetizer! Enjoy with a green salad and fresh bread.
Roasted Tomato + Pumpkin Soup
Fall was made for soup, don’t you think? And this is a great one. Serve this creamy and delicious Roasted Tomato + Pumpkin Soup with a dollop of sour cream, a loaf of warm crusty bread, and a glass of white wine. Cozy dinner deliciousness!
Pumpkin Biscuits
These Pumpkin Biscuits are the perfect addition to your fall soups and stews. They’re flaky and buttery with just the right amount of pumpkin flavour. We love them served warm from the oven with loads of butter!
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Let your bread machine do all the mixing and kneading for these Homemade Pumpkin Dinner Rolls! Then shape the dough into buns and bake them in your oven for fresh buns at dinner. These are perfect for Thanksgiving or even as a side with a light lunch. Warm, delicious, and festive! Brush the freshly baked tops with butter to make them extra scrumptious.
Braided Pumpkin Bread
Is there any better smell than baking bread? I think not. And one of my most favourite bread recipes is this Braided Pumpkin Bread. It is seriously delicious. Moist and slightly sweet, which makes it perfect served alongside soups and stews. The dough for this pumpkin bread is made in a bread machine, which means it really can’t get any easier to make! And as a fun bonus, you can always make it into dessert with my Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe.
Pies and Tarts
Of course, a list of pumpkin recipes would not be complete without the classic pie that pumpkin is so well-known for! I’ve got a traditional recipe for this classic dessert and a couple non-traditional ones too.
Classic Pumpkin Pie
There really is no dessert more classic for Thanksgiving or Christmas than Pumpkin Pie. Even after a big dinner and a turkey filled belly, there’s always room for pie! This classic recipe served with whipped cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect traditional holiday dessert.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
This Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe is everything you want in a traditional pumpkin pie but without the crust. No-fuss and so simple to make (it really is the easiest pumpkin pie!). Perfect for the holiday season.
Gingersnap Cookie Pumpkin Tart
This Gingersnap Cookie Pumpkin Tart is everything you love about pumpkin pie but made with a gingersnap cookie crust instead of a pie crust. Yum. If you’re looking for something a little different to serve for Thanksgiving dessert, but still want pumpkin pie, then this tart is it. It’s a tasty twist you need to try!
Halloween Pumpkin Pie
I love it when a themed holiday dessert really comes together! I found these adorable ghost pie cutters at Michaels and just couldn’t resist. Boo! Make this Halloween Pumpkin Pie (homemade ghost pie?) for your Halloween get-together. Serve with whipped cream and make your guests smile!
Pumpkin Pie Dip
This Pumpkin Pie Dip tastes just like pumpkin pie! Serve with homemade Pie Crust Dippers and extra whipped cream. My perfect pie crust recipe combined with some fun leaf-shaped pie crust pieces created with a pie stamp (the BEST invention in my opinion) makes for a really different and yet traditional fall dessert.
Cakes
I love all of these cakes, but especially the bundt ones!
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
If you’re looking for a delicious and gorgeous pumpkin cake, then this Pumpkin Bundt Cake is it! It’s a perfect fall dessert…it’s moist, pumpkin-y and spicy, all the things a fall cake should be. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream or this yummy coconut pumpkin ice cream.
Carrot Pumpkin Bundt Cake
This Carrot Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle is a moist, spicy, and super delicious carrot cake, with the tasty additions of pumpkin and coconut for a fun twist. Also, I love how it looks! I splattered the icing on and gave it a fancy yet rustic look, which is good news for those of us who can’t ice a cake like an expert. A perfect cake for fall!
Pumpkin Spice Bread
It doesn’t feel like fall over here until I’ve baked one of my Pumpkin Spice Breads. This loaf is definitely one of our family’s favourite fall traditions! This no-fail, moist, and spicy Pumpkin Spice Bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking or as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Just a really good classic fall pumpkin bread.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Cake
This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is perfect for fall! It has all the spice flavours you expect, it’s tender and so delicious. It tastes like a warm, cozy fall day.
Dessert
Some of my treats aren’t exactly cakes, pies, or snacks, but they are still yummy desserts that would please any crowd!
Pumpkin Delight Dessert
This Pumpkin Delight dessert is a delicious way to give in to your pumpkin flavour cravings! It’s light, airy, and like a pumpkin pie without the work of a traditional pie crust. It’s always a favourite when I serve this dessert! So creamy, rich and delicious.
No-Churn Pumpkin Coconut Ice Cream
This Coconut Pumpkin Ice Cream has all the flavours of pumpkin pie but in a creamy no-churn ice cream! All you need is a blender and 10 minutes of your time to get this perfect fall dessert ready for the freezer. Did I mention no churning? Just blending and freezing. Easy and delicious.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding Dessert
I’ve found a way to turn my leftover Braided Pumpkin Bread recipe into something new and exciting: Pumpkin Bread Pudding! I took some of the bread I made and turned it into this creamy, delicious Pumpkin Bread Pudding Dessert. It melts in your mouth and tastes just like pumpkin pie! Serve warm with ice cream for the perfect final touch.
There you go, a pumpkin recipe for every taste, occasion, and meal! Phew! I hope you found something here to inspire you to bake or cook with the flavours of fall.
Have a delicious day!
Yumm and yummm …. thanks for the inspiration xo
You are welcome! 🙂