Get into the spirit of the season with from-scratch treats made in the New England tradition. From apples to cinnamon to pumpkin, the flavors of these cozy baked recipes are delectable on chilly fall afternoon.
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Read to get some warm feels with sweet fall recipes? Here's a collection of Cozy Bakes to Fill Your Home with Autumn Scents, some of my favorite recipes that are filled with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, along with classic autumn ingredients like apples, pumpkin, and blueberries.
There are fall desserts for crowds, like apple pie or cinnamon pie, as well as simple bakes to make with your kids, like iced pumpkin cookies. Whatever treat you choose, for whatever occasion, they'll all fill your home with a homey, comforting aroma that'll make you feel like you've jumped inside a Hallmark holiday movie!
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- Fall bakes are scrumptious, but that's not all...
- What are the flavors of autumn baking?
- Autumn Bakes FAQs
- 10 Cozy Bakes with Autumn Aromas
- Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
- Buttermilk Scones made with Leftover Jam
- Soft Pumpkin Cookies
- Cinnamon Pie
- Iced Vanilla Cozy-Ups
- Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
- Apple Cider Donut Icebox Cake
- Orange Scones with Maple Glaze
- Vanilla Apple Pie
- French Apple Tart
- Here are more New England recipes you'll love!
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Fall bakes are scrumptious, but that's not all...
I spend a lot of time talking about autumn baked goods; I share what they taste like, whether the texture is soft and tender, crispy and flaky, or silky and smooth. And I like to suggest reasons for baking up these treats—for holiday get-togethers, to bring to a new neighbor, for sharing at a potluck or community dinner, or just to have in the house for everyone to snack on.
But let's admit it: a huge, huge appeal of making simple, cozy baking recipes like iced sweet rolls, cookies, and fruit-filled pies is just to experience the joy of a kitchen filled with the aroma of warm spices! The joy of a home filled with the scent of autumn, filled with the coziest of vibes right through to when the trees are almost entirely free of leaves (what some Vermonters call "stick season"), and the air is cool and damp.
Now that we've confessed that truth of aromatics to each other, let's go ahead and make some tasty bakes to fill your home with autumn scents!
What are the flavors of autumn baking?
Once fall rolls around, the longing for nostalgic autumn baking kicks in—hard! What are the flavors at the heart of this delicious season?
I would say that cinnamon is at the top of the list. Just one whiff of cinnamon evokes that feeling of being in your grandparents' kitchen as she pulls a hot pan of cinnamon rolls from the oven. Or of being in your favorite local cafe and catching the scent as baristas sprinkle cinnamon over coffee and lattes. It's a warming, snuggly scent and flavor.
Other flavors of autumn baking that we love are the other spices that warm us from the inside out: nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, and clove. Along with cinnamon, you'll find them in simple bakes like banana bread, ginger cookies, snickerdoodles, apple cake, and pumpkin bread.
Autumn baking treats heavily feature seasonal produce: apples, of course, as well as pumpkins, peaches, and pears. Cranberries also ripen in the fall. (Visit Massachusetts and you can even wade through a cranberry bog!) Blueberries and blackberries are also a favorite in autumn bakes
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Pair these fall treats with a latte or coffee flavored with this easy pumpkin syrup.
Autumn Bakes FAQs
If you're looking through this collection of autumn bakes for a recipe that's ideal for beginning and aspiring bakers, I recommend giving my Soft Pumpkin Cookies a try. They come together quickly and require no chilling. My Orange Scones recipe is also a straightforward baking project; because it's a quick bread, there's no yeast or kneading necessary.
10 Cozy Bakes with Autumn Aromas
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
This sweet rolls recipe is a delectable combination of two favorite fall treats! The light, fluffy rolls hold a tender, spiced apple filling. Make them for a special brunch treat or to have with as a midday treat.
"So delicious! A perfect snack to accompany an afternoon cup of coffee." — Christian M.
Buttermilk Scones made with Leftover Jam
Baked in a square pan, these tender scones are loaded with your favorite jam flavor, or whatever's left in the fridge!
Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Want to make a cookie recipe that's simple to assemble and a crowd-pleaser, too? You can't go wrong with these soft cookies full of pumpkin flavor and warm spice. The cookies are topped with a cinnamon-scented icing. Make a batch for the holidays, for a potluck, or to surprise your kids after school.
"Ok, everyone, let me tell you these pumpkin cookies are the absolute best cookies ever. My grandbabies and myself made these together. We followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect." — Patricia
Cinnamon Pie
This custardy pie is a celebration of cinnamon! The filling is smooth and rich thanks to sour cream, eggs, and milk. It has a wonderful, warm flavor from toasted cinnamon. The cinnamon filling is paired with a buttery, flaky crust. It's my new, favorite New England-style pie, and was inspired by an episode of our favorite show, Psych!
"I'm rewatching the full series of Psych 🙂 and looked up Cinnamon Pie. ( They really did sell it, lol!) Found your recipe; I have to try it!" — Sandy H.
Iced Vanilla Cozy-Ups
Pillowy cookies with a soft texture and LOADS of vanilla flavor.
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Here's a tender coffee cake to make for teatime or as a convenient, make-ahead breakfast for overnight guests. The cake is full of sweet, juicy blueberries and a surprising floral flavor of dried lavender. It's topped with a crunchy walnut streusel.
"I made this coffee cake today for a ladies' brunch, and it stole the show! Absolutely divine. The blueberries tartness coupled with the floral hint of lavender, was just delicious. Will make again!" — Christina O.
Apple Cider Donut Icebox Cake
This is the season for freshly-made, sugar-coated apple cider donuts from your local orchard. Save some to turn into this creamy icebox cake. I include it in this list even though it requires no baking, because layers of spiced apples, cream cheese filling, and graham crackers make it a unique and very autumn celebration cake!
Orange Scones with Maple Glaze
This is one of the best, unfussy baked treats! Scones come together quickly and require no rising time. These scones are scented with orange and cardamom, and then iced with a glaze sweetened by New England maple syrup. The aroma of these scones in the oven is irresistible!
"These look so delicious, Nancy, and the photos of everything are so good!" — Heidi E.
Vanilla Apple Pie
I was inspired to make this pie recipe after tasting a similar one in Clifden, Ireland. The filling consists of tender apples and a generous pour of vanilla extract, and it sits in a tender, sweetened pie crust. It's an unexpected, soft, and fragrant take on a classic autumn apple pie.
French Apple Tart
Here's a perfect recipe when you want a tantalizing apple dessert with a stunning presentation. The buttery crust holds a sweet almond filling, into which the sliced apples are set and spiraled. This one's so good you may just eat the whole thing before your family even realizes it's out of the oven!
"This looks so delicious, and layering the apples makes a beautiful presentation." —Jamie
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