We’re keeping things simple at home with classic fall flavors to add to your annual repetoire. These four desserts make for great additions to the Thanksgiving spread or gifts for the host. We’ve also included two cozy loaf pan recipes, which slice up well for slow mornings bundled up with a cup of coffee.
1. Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bread
This loaf pan recipe is a subtle twist on traditional coffee cake, with a texture that is closer to a cake donut than moist crumbly layers. Perfect for fall mornings, or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert a la mode.
2. Caramel Cheesecake
Break out the springform pan for delicious, melt-in-your-mouth slices, drizzled with sumptuous caramel sauce. The two elements together show off your skill with minimal mess: the final note of your dream autumn dinner party.
3. Spiced Pumpkin Bread
Why should banana bread get to have all the fun? This seasonal variation is a great way to stretch baking pumpkins beyond decoration, and it’s a good pre-amble to Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Toast a slice in the morning with a bit of cinnamon honey butter for a devilishly good sweet treat.
4. Classic Apple Pie
This recipe is to the point, and balances flaky crust to dense filling. Pies travel well and reheat perfectly, making them an adeal bid for the next fall pitch-in. Use farmstand apples for a bit of local flavor– this makes the filling come out extra crisp and sweet.
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