Candied Apples, Pumpkin Pie, Gingerbread, and 7 Other Festive Fall Desserts

The weather starts to get cooler, the leaves change colors, and it's definitely time for   enjoy fall-flavored desserts. Apple, pumpkin, eggnog, gingerbread, and cranberry are seasonal flavors you can incorporate into your sweets as the weather gets colder.

You can make classic fall desserts like apple pie, pumpkin pie, or candied apples, but you can also get creative and try something new. Why not a cheesecake that is gingerbread-flavored or bread pudding with cranberry and orange?

Here's a classic recipe for apple pie that is simple and delicious. Special contributor Gail Goetsch says, “For the best results, make sure that the butter for your dough is super cold and that the ice water for the dough is strained from a glass with ice.”

For the Apple Pie recipe, click here.

In many cases, less is more. Nothing is closer to this truth than when considering a caramel apple: apple, caramel, and nuts. Just the sight of them will register a sense of nostalgia for cool fall days and Halloween fairs. — Anne Dolce

For the Caramel Apples recipe, click here.

Here’s a seasonal bread pudding that makes perfect use of those tart little gems called cranberries.

For the Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding recipe, click here.

The cookie has a warm nutmeg accent, and its flavor mimics the traditional holiday drink.

For the Eggnog Cookies recipe, click here.

When you think about gingerbread, the first thing that comes to mind is cookies. Gingerbread can be used for desserts other than cookies, however. Try it in your next cheesecake recipe this fall; your guests will love it.

For the Gingerbread Latte Cheesecake recipe, click here.

You can now make those sticky and crunchy apples you find at a fall festivals right at home.  

For the Hard Candy Apples recipe, click here.

This recipe puts the fall pumpkin flavor you love in a healthy dessert.

For the Healthy Pumpkin Spice Donuts recipe, click here.

Add bourbon and bacon to your next pecan pie. It will make all the difference.

For the Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie recipe, click here.

This pumpkin pie is filled with toasted walnuts and sweet maple flavor. — Pillsbury

For the Maple Walnut Pumpkin Pie recipe, click here.

This soft gingerbread cake is moist and packed with flavor. Perfect for a holiday party or Christmas dessert. — Elsa Saatela

For the Moist and Soft Gingerbread Cake recipe, click here.