Fall is such a lovely time to feature your best baking and desserts with pumpkin and apple flavors. We’ve gathered a collection of readers’ favorite fall recipes that will keep your family happy for months. Try one or two a week, and I bet you’ll discover some new favorites, too!

Frosted Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These soft pumpkin cookies, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, are the perfect bite of fall in every cookie.

Get the recipe: Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

Double-Crust Apple Pie

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A true taste of fall! This double-crust apple pie is filled with a sweet, tart apple filling and a flaky, golden crust.

Get the recipe: Double Crust Apple Pie

Homemade Southern Banana Pudding

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Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crispy vanilla wafers come together in this nostalgic Southern dessert.

Get the recipe: Banana Pudding

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These crowd-pleasing chocolate chip cookies have crispy edges and gooey centers—a treat for any season.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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This rich, moist cream cheese pound cake is perfect for any occasion. It’s a simple yet decadent dessert that pairs beautifully with fruit or ice cream.

Get the recipe: Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Granny’s Fried Apple Pies

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Fried apple pies are a Southern favorite, with warm spiced apples tucked inside a flaky, golden crust.

Get the recipe: Fried Apple Pies

Sweet Potato Pie

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A Southern tradition! This creamy and spiced sweet potato pie is a must-have for your holiday table.

Get the recipe: Mama’s Sweet Potato Pie

Old-fashioned Fudge Pie

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Rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey. This pie is a chocoholic’s dream come true.

Get the recipe: Fudge Pie

Chess Pie

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Custardy, sweet, and a little bit tangy. This unassuming pie is full of surprises, and it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Get the recipe: Chess Pie

Sweet Potato Casserole

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Creamy, sweet, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, this sweet potato casserole is a must-have at any Southern holiday table.

Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole

Pecan Pie Bars

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All the flavors of a traditional pecan pie in easy-to-eat bars. Perfect for potlucks or just because!

Get the recipe: Pecan Pie Bars

Easy Apple Crisp with No Oats

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A classic apple crisp with no oats, just warm cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery, golden topping.

Get the recipe: Apple Crisp Without Oats

Baking Essentials

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When you want comfort food, you need to have all the tools and ingredients in your pantry. Here’s our list of essentials.

Get the list: Baking Essentials

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