
Text by Holly Seng
A perennial favorite when it comes to fall, the pumpkin goes far beyond a festive front porch adornment, making it more than worth the hype. In the kitchen, this prized fruit proves to pack a punch—in flavor, aroma, and appearance. While its versatile flavor profile lends itself to both savory and sweet recipes, we can’t help but be drawn to the latter. Below, you’ll find a few of our favorite recipes that cover everything from breakfast dishes sure to offer a delightful start to your day to indulgent desserts for a showstopping finale.
Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Pecan Streusel

Irresistibly sweet and spicy, these hearty muffins are sure to be a go-to recipe all season long!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Sweet Rolls

Start off your morning with one of these luscious sweet rolls that draw inspiration from the iconic seasonal drink.
Pumpkin Pie in a Mug

Pair this comforting sipper with breakfast or enjoy it as an afternoon treat.
Maple-Cinnamon Pumpkin Waffles

Step up your morning menu with a plateful of these decadent waffles.
Pumpkin Apple Loaf

The epitome of autumn, this loaf cake is a perfect medley of apple and pumpkin flavors.
Ashley Mac’s Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

These cookies serve up a pumpkin spiced spin on the ever-popular snickerdoodle.
Lattice-Topped Pumpkin Pie

Piecrust lovers will swoon over this pumpkin pie recipe that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.




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