When it comes to fall flavors, so many people go crazy for anything pumpkin spice. Others love the sweetness of maple syrup. Still others crave apple desserts or caramel flavors. Here are 13 recipes that are all about the favorite fall flavors.
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Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert
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This pumpkin tiramisu dessert, served in mini trifle dishes, is full of fall flavor. Nutmeg and cinnamon take on the traditional role in this Italian dessert that is typically made with espresso and cocoa powder.
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Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes
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In addition to the maple flavor, one of the things I love about this Cake Mix Maple Pecan cupcake recipe is how easy it is. One of the reasons it is simple and quick is because you are using box cake mix from the store.
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Crescent Roll Chocolate Croissants
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This is a recipe for using refrigerated crescent roll dough and store-bought chocolate chips and transforming them into chocolate croissants or pain au chocolat, the perfect dessert with hot chocolate, tea or coffee.
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Easy Maple Oatmeal Cookies
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Nevermind pumpkin spice, pass me some maple oatmeal when fall rolls around. Thus, our recipe for easy maple oatmeal cookies. It’s the perfect cookie to add to your collection of fall desserts.
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Dessert Charcuterie Board
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When hosting a party at home, you can get on the charcuterie train with one devoted to desserts. This can be for a game night or a holiday get together, great to put out during fall football watch parties.
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Easy Homemade Whipped Cream
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Making homemade whipped cream is easier than you think. You need only three ingredients. Plus, with a handheld immersion blender, you can make fresh whipped cream in under a minute to top any fall dessert.
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Jewish Desserts Board
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A Jewish desserts charcuterie board can work for all of the Jewish holidays, including the ones happening in the fall that involve food. Primarily, that is Rosh Hashanah but also could be Chanukah.
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Banana Caramel Cake
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This Easy Banana Caramel Cake is tender and flavorful and it all starts with a boxed cake mix that tastes like it came from a high-end bakeshop. Perfect for fall baking.
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Easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake
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Try this easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake recipe! It’s like a dump cake meets a pumpkin pie and the result is a layered pumpkin dessert that is perfect for fall! Top with fresh whipped cream.
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Pumpkin Brownies
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These three-layer pumpkin brownies start with fudgy box mix brownies mixed according to directions. Then mix part of the batter with canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spices and a few other ingredients. So easy.
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Mini Turtle Cheesecakes
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These bite-size mini turtle cheesecakes bring together creamy cheesecake, gooey caramel and crunchy pecans for a dessert that’s a total blast of fall flavors. Perfect for your next football or weekend party!
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Caramel Apple Dump Cake
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Introducing the Caramel Apple Dump Cake, your new favorite dessert for Autumn. With just a handful of common pantry ingredients, including store-bought box cake mix, you can make a quick and easy delicacy.
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How to Make Box Cake Mix Better
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You can enhance the flavor and texture of a boxed cake mix and create a homemade dessert that combines the best of both worlds — the ease of a boxed mix and the deliciousness of a from-scratch creation.
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