30 Apple and Pumpkin Baked Treats to Delight Your Taste Buds
Gather around, folks! There's nothing like the smell of baked treats wafting through the house to get into the spirit of fall. Whether you're a fan of the hearty flavor of pumpkins or the tangy sweetness of apples, I've got you covered.
With "30 Apple and Pumpkin Baked Treat Recipes to Delight Your Taste Buds," you're bound to find something that not only satisfies your cravings but also sparks some joy in your kitchen.
From classic pies to innovative muffins and everything in between, these recipes are designed to be easy and fun, perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Ready to dive in? Let’s get baking!
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1. Classic Apple Pie
Nothing says fall like a perfectly baked apple pie.
Ingredients:
- 1 package pie crust
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place one pie crust in a nine-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Pour apple mixture into pie crust.
- Cover with the second pie crust, crimp edges, and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
2. Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Kickstart your mornings with these flavorful muffins.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake for 20-22 minutes.
3. Apple Cinnamon Bread
Nothing is homier than a warm loaf of apple cinnamon bread straight from the oven.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a loaf pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Blend wet and dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Pour into loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
A delightful mix of creamy and spicy, these bars are perfect for any sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and spice, and mix well.
- Pour over crust and bake for 45 minutes.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.
5. Apple Turnovers
These turnovers are crispy on the outside and full of apple goodness inside.
Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 2 cups diced apples
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
- Mix apples, sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Place apple mixture in the center of each square, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes.
6. Pumpkin Bread
A fall staple that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a loaf pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil.
- Blend wet and dry ingredients until just combined and pour into loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes.
7. Caramel Apple Crisp
A warmer, gooier take on the classic apple crisp.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups sliced apples
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toss apples with lemon juice and place in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
8. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
A sweet blend of pumpkin and chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine butter, pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
9. Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Perfectly chewy and full of apple chunks.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups diced apples
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat butter and sugars until creamy, add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in oats and apples.
- Drop by tablespoon onto cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
10. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
These decadent little treats are fluffy and filled with cream cheese goodness.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Drop by tablespoon onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread filling between two whoopie pies.
11. Apple Coffee Cake
This cake is perfect for brunch with its moist, apple-studded layers.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups diced apples
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter, then fold in apples.
- Pour into pan, sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes.
12. Pumpkin Brownies
Deliciously fudgy with a hint of pumpkin spice.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla and pumpkin puree, then add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour into dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
13. Apple Scones
Flaky, tender scones studded with juicy apple pieces.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup diced apples
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Fold in apples.
- In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Shape into a round, cut into wedges, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
14. Pumpkin Pancakes
Fluffy, spiced pancakes perfect for a cozy breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat a griddle to medium heat.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, pumpkin puree, egg, and melted butter.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter onto griddle and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
15. Apple Crumb Muffins
A delicious crumb topping makes these muffins extra special.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup diced apples
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar, add eggs, then milk.
- Fold in dry ingredients and apples.
- For the crumb topping, mix brown sugar, ¼ cup flour, cubed butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Fill muffin cups and sprinkle with crumb topping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
16. Pumpkin Pie
No fall dessert list is complete without a traditional pumpkin pie.
Ingredients:
- 1 package pie crust
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place pie crust in a pie dish.
- Mix pumpkin puree, heavy cream, both sugars, eggs, cornstarch, spices, and salt until smooth.
- Pour filling into crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 35 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
17. Apple Fritters
Crispy on the outside, soft and apple-filled inside.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup diced apples
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, fold in apples.
- Heat oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, fry until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
18. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
Turn your favorite fall drink into a decadent cake.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, then pumpkin puree.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and coffee to the butter mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
19. Apple Sauce Donuts
A yummy way to use applesauce in your baking.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease a donut pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in applesauce and buttermilk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fill donut pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
20. Pumpkin Pecan Pie
A twist on classic pumpkin pie with a delicious pecan topping.
Ingredients:
- 1 package pie crust
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place pie crust in a pie dish.
- Mix pumpkin puree, both sugars, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Pour filling into crust.
- Sprinkle pecans over the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set.
21. Apple Strudel
A classic Austrian pastry with a warm apple filling.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup water
- 6 cups sliced apples
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions:
- Mix flour and salt, add egg and water, knead dough until smooth.
- Let dough rest while preparing the filling.
- Mix apples, sugar, raisins, and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, brush with melted butter.
- Spread filling evenly, roll up, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
22. Pumpkin Roll
A spongy pumpkin cake rolled with delicious cream cheese filling.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it.
- Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Beat eggs and sugar until thick, then add pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 13-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, turn out onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar, and roll up tightly. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll. Refrigerate before slicing.
23. Apple Galette
A rustic, free-form tart that's easy to make but looks impressive.
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 cups thinly sliced apples
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out pie crust onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Toss apples with sugars, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Arrange apple mixture in the center of the crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Fold the edges over the apples, brushing the edges with beaten egg, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
24. Pumpkin Blondies
Chewy and rich, these blondies have a delightful pumpkin twist.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¾ cups brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in white chocolate chips.
- Spread batter in the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
25. Caramel Apple Cheesecake
This rich cheesecake is topped with caramel-soaked apples for an extra indulgent treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 apples, peeled and diced
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Toss diced apples with caramel sauce and spread over the cooled cheesecake.
26. Pumpkin Scones
Perfectly spiced and tender, these scones are ideal for an autumn brunch.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, one egg, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, forming a dough.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface, cut into wedges, place on a baking sheet, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk, then drizzle over cooled scones.
27. Apple Pie Bars
These bars are like a portable apple pie and are great for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large apples, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Press half the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Toss apples, sugar, and cinnamon; spread over crust.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes until top is lightly browned and apples are tender.
28. Pumpkin Croissants
These flaky croissants are filled with a tasty pumpkin mixture.
Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut each sheet into triangles.
- Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture at the wide end of each triangle and roll up.
- Place on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
29. Apple Butter Cake
A moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for tea-time or dessert.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple butter
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in apple butter, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
30. Pumpkin Bread Pudding
A warm and cozy dessert that's perfect for cooler nights.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups cubed bread (preferably day-old)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange bread cubes in the dish.
- Mix milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour mixture over bread cubes, pressing down to soak thoroughly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and edges are brown.
Conclusion
And there you have it! "30 Apple and Pumpkin Baked Treat Recipes to Delight Your Taste Buds." Each one of these recipes is a little taste of fall that will make your home smell amazing and your mouth water.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just indulging on a cozy night in, these treats are sure to be loved by all. Happy baking!