Pumpkin spice and all things nice — the flavors of fall are ones of comfort. As the weather starts to get chilly, come inside and spend an afternoon baking. Warm up your house with the smell of freshly baked goods and be sure and share the bounty with family and friends. From cakes and cookies to squares and desserts, here are 10 recipes to get you in the fall mood!
Brown Butter Blondies
Chef Brad Long’s blondies use browned butter and brown sugar to create the most flavorful, chewy blondies you could wish for.
Get the recipe for Brown Butter Blondies .
Photographer: Jodi Pudge, from Brad Long on Butter , courtesy of The Harvest Commission
Source: House & Home December 2018
Chai Sticky Toffee Pudding
The spicy warmth of chai enhances the amazing flavors of this classic English treat.
Get the recipe for Chai Sticky Toffee Pudding .
Source: Excerpted from Kitchen Party by Mary Berg. Copyright © 2019 Mary Berg. Photography by Lauren Vandenbrook. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.
Butter Tart Squares
These squares pack all the delicious oomph of a true butter tart but require half the effort.
Get the recipe for Butter Tart Squares .
Photographer: John Cullen
Source: House & Home December 2011
Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
What is usually a sweet summertime cake is transformed for the colder months by caramel-coated cranberries.
Get the recipe for Cranberry Upside-Down Cake .
Source: Excerpted from Tartine: Revised Edition (C) 2019 by Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson. Photographs by Gentl + Hyers. Reproduced by permission of Chronicle Books. All rights reserved.
Ottolenghi’s Mont Blanc Tarts
This pastry shell is filled with hearty chestnut spread, whipped cream and an added element of candied pecans, for a super pretty dessert that will wow guests.
Get the recipe for Ottolenghi’s Mont Blanc Tarts .
Source: Copyright ©2017 by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh. Photographs copyright ©Peden+Munk. All rights reserved. Published in Canada by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Random House LCC.
High-Rise Pumpkin Cupcakes
These light and fluffy cupcakes pack the punch of pumpkin spice. Dress them up with mini banners for an after-school treat that kids will love.
Get the recipe for High-Rise Pumpkin Cupcakes .
Source: Excerpted from Oh She Glows Every Day by Angela Liddon. Copyright © Glo Bakery Corporation, 2016. Photography, Food and Prop Styling by Ashley McLaughlin. Lifestyle Photography © Sandy Nicholson. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada Books Inc., a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. All rights reserved.
Triple Ginger Cookies
The signature dessert of Canadian opera singer, Wendy Nielsen, these cookies take ginger to new heights.
Get the recipe for Triple Ginger Cookies .
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home October 2017
Designer: Prop styling by Morgan Michener and Lauren Petroff
Pecan Diamonds
With a slightly salty caramel filling on a pastry base, these nutty bites are completely addictive and a nice alternative to biscotti for dunking.
Get the recipe for Pecan Diamonds .
Source: Excerpted from Tartine: Revised Edition (C) 2019 by Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson. Photographs by Gentl + Hyers. Reproduced by permission of Chronicle Books. All rights reserved.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Substituting a crust of crushed gingersnaps for graham crackers provides a spicy base for the satiny filling and this cheesecake’s color is pure harvest gold.
Get the recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake .
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home October 2012
Speculaas
These crisp Dutch cookies are made with a mix of spices, etched with a windmill-like pattern on the top: they’ll grab all the attention at your next bake sale.
Get the recipe for Speculaas .
Photographer: Maya Visnyei
Source: House & Home November 2019