7 Fun and Delicious Pumpkin Recipes for Fall
There’s something about fall that makes me crave cozy flavors, and here are my seven fun and delicious pumpkin recipes that I turn to year after year. Whether it’s sweet or savory, pumpkin adds a warm, earthy richness to just about everything it touches. From baked goods that make your kitchen smell amazing to savory dishes perfect for chilly nights or casual get-togethers with friends, pumpkin is one of those versatile ingredients that can do it all.
I love having a few go-to pumpkin recipes on hand once the leaves start to turn. They feel festive without being complicated, and they’re perfect for everything from weekend brunches to casual dinners with friends. They’re also a fun way to embrace the season and give you something to look forward to.
Here are seven of my favorite pumpkin recipes for fall. They’re simple, delicious, and some of them are a little bit unexpected. If you like them and try them, let me know, and please share a few of your photos.
Breakfast
Pumpkin-spiced scones
Looking for a delicious fall recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert? Try this pumpkin-spiced scones with maple glaze recipe. They’re soft on the inside and perfectly crumbly on the outside. Whether you’re hosting a fall get-together or just craving something seasonal, this easy recipe makes the best pumpkin pie spice scones that will satisfy all your cravings this time of year.
Pumpkin spice granola
Pumpkin granola is so easy to make, is full of all the fun fall flavors, and you know exactly what’s in it! It’s salty and sweet. You can serve it with ice cream for a fall dessert, in a smoothie bowl, with yogurt for breakfast, or just cold milk. Nothing says “it’s fall” quite like the smell of cinnamon and maple syrup.
Pumpkin spice muffins with molten chocolate center
During the 2024 Summer Olympics, the molten chocolate muffin, served in the Olympic Village, went viral. But since it’s fall and pumpkin season, we decided to make a pumpkin-spiced muffin and inject the same molten chocolate. And we might just like them even more than the original.
Pumpkin spice muffins with molten chocolate center
Brunch/Lunch
Creamy pumpkin soup
More than 30 years ago, in Scottsdale, AZ, I had the best creamy pumpkin soup in a small French restaurant. When the chef came around to ask how dinner was, I asked him what the spices were, and he actually gave me the entire recipe – handwritten on a small piece of paper. And I’ve been making it every fall since then. Even though the recipe calls for butternut squash, the chef still called it pumpkin soup. So that’s what I’m going with.
Desserts/Snacks
Pumpkin pie with Biscoff cookie crust and toasted meringue
Pumpkin pie is such a holiday classic. And while we love and embrace tradition, we decided to change things up a bit and swap out the traditional pie crust for a Biscoff cookie crust, It’s rich, buttery, and full of cinnamon-spice goodness. It’s the perfect way to add a little fun to a holiday favorite. And for just a little more fun, we topped it with toasted meringue rather than the typical whipped cream. I hope you like it as much as we do.
Pumpkin pie with Biscoff cookie crust and toasted meringue
Pumpkin Madeleines
If you’ve ever ordered traditional Madeleines at a French restaurant, you know how delicious they are when served fresh out of the oven with a dusting of powdered sugar. That’s the only way the French serve them, and I can see why.
I make several types of Madeleine cookies, and the pumpkin spice Madeleines with brown butter are my favorite! This recipe makes a few more than one tray of Madeleines or little cakes, which is what they are. For this recipe, I substitute a drizzle of brown butter glaze rather than dusting them with powdered sugar. I think they are absolutely delicious.
Pumpkin snickerdoodles
Chewy pumpkin snickerdoodles are like the perfect autumn cookie with all the pumpkin spice flavors of fall. These cookies are easy to make and have all the pumpkin flavor you could want. I love to have one with my coffee in the morning. But please be forewarned, they disappear fast, so make a double batch of this cookie recipe.
Celebrate pumpkin season
Whether you’re baking a batch of cookies or muffins to share with friends or serving a delicious soup on a chilly evening, pumpkins are a great way to celebrate the season. I hope these recipes inspire you to try some—and if you do, I’d love to hear which one you like best!
