44 Easy Pumpkin Recipes That Are Perfect for Fall
Enjoy pie, cozy soups and more of these tasty foods during autumn!
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Sure, you can carve a pumpkin, and even go crazy making pumpkin-themed Halloween crafts — but our favorite way to enjoy fall’s best fruit (you knew that pumpkin is a fruit, right?) is to cook it up into deliciously easy sweet and savory pumpkin recipes. To give you some seasonal inspo, we’ve rounded up our favorite pumpkin recipes to keep you gorging on the gourds all season long.
If you’ve only had pumpkin in sweet dishes, we’re about to rock your world. While we didn’t forget any of the classics (like the best pumpkin pie recipes, mousse and cheesecake!), we’ve got plenty of savory recipes that really let pumpkin’s versatile flavors shine. From pastas to pizza to warming, flavorful fall soups, these savory ideas let pumpkin take the center stage. Can’t get enough of pumpkin spice? We’ve even included fall cocktails and creative drinks so you can sip on your favorite fall fruit at the end of a cool, autumn day. What can't pumpkin do?
Whether you’re looking for a classic Thanksgiving dessert, a healthy fall recipe or simply a new way to enjoy your favorite gourd, there’s a recipe here for you. These simple, easy ideas are perfect for pleasing a crowd, or for a new addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. So however you enjoy pumpkin most — sweet, savory or sippable — get ready to be feasting on the fruit all season long!
Spiced Pumpkin Pie
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and a pinch of black pepper make this easy pie a little bit spicier than usual. Try it for Thanksgiving!
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Chocolate and Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
Pumpkin ice cream and chocolate graham crackers make an easy, three-ingredient Halloween (or anytime!) dessert.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Dipping a fork into these bars, you’ll discover a rich, creamy dessert on top of a crisp, gingersnap crust. It might just be your family’s new favorite recipe starring the all-important autumn gourd ... pumpkin pie who?
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Savory Pumpkin and Sage Soup
Save time by making this soup up to two days in advance. Then, fry up the sage and shiitakes right before serving.
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Original Pumpkin Pie With Maple Whip
Our classic pumpkin pie gets even better paired with a creamy, dreamy, fall-inspired whipped cream.
Pumpkin Martinis
Made with vodka or whiskey (your choice!), pumpkin liqueur and Irish cream, it’s the smooth, sweet and slightly spicy pumpkin cocktail we’ll be sippin’ on all season.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Popsicle
This PSL pop is a three-layer treat made of pumpkin, cream, and caffeine. It's pretty much everything your flannel-wearing, fall-loving heart needs.
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Double Pumpkin Cornbread With Red Onion
Mixing cornmeal with pumpkin puree and cream cheese keeps this cast iron cornbread super moist.
Pumpkin Spice Mousse
This sweet pumpkin recipe is smooth, creamy and spiced up with ginger and nutmeg.
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Pumpkin Popovers
Popovers are delicious, impressive and ridiculously easy to make. These pumpkin spice versions have just five ingredients and taste like a PSL cloud.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
There's more to sweet pumpkin recipes than pie. Ditch the boxed cake and go homemade with these flavorful pumpkin spice cupcakes.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Dinner's ready, and it pretty much made itself thanks to the good ol' crockpot.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Crêpes
There's a double dose of pumpkin here, hiding in both the filling and the batter for the ultimate fall dessert (or breakfast!).
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Pumpkin Roll
This pumpkin roll recipe may look complicated, but it's actually a cinch to make. So gooey. So creamy. So delicious.
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Pumpkin Slab Pie
Who says pies have to be round? Whether you're a corner crust lover or the middle piece is your game, this sheet pan pumpkin pie has something for everyone.
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Focaccia With Roasted Squash
Pumpkin recipes don't always have to start with a can. Top homemade bread with thin slices of fresh pumpkin in this easy fall app.
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Pumpkin-Cherry Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! These protein-packed dreams have pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree and pumpkin seeds.
Pumpkin and Devil's Food Layered Cake
We paired spicy pumpkin cake with decadent chocolate cake layers, then topped the whole thing with a gooey chocolate drizzle.
Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake
Don't drink a PSL — eat one — and do it in cheesecake form, too.
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Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Ginger, cumin, coriander and a pinch of cayenne make this spicy soup true to its name. Cooked apple and carrot give it plenty of sweetness for balance!
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Spiced Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin-Cherry Breakfast Cookies
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
