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    Home » Desserts

    Published: Aug 3, 2024 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income from ads.

    15 Best Apple & Pumpkin Desserts

    Apple and Pumpkin Desserts are wonderful to enjoy any time of year, but especially in the fall. Scroll down to check out my handpicked collection of 15 delicious dessert recipes featuring apples and pumpkins.

    Some of my fellow food bloggers from across the country have contributed their favorites, and I'm excited to share these recipes with you!

    Serve these desserts after a meal that includes your favorite fall comfort foods, such as Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, Pumpkin Cream Sauce with pasta or a hearty Irish Beef Stew.

    An collage of recipes using pumpkin and apple.
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    • Why You'll Love Dessert Recipes with Apple and Pumpkin
    • 1. Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • 2. Winning Apple Pie Bars
    • 3. Pumpkin Roll
    • 4. No Churn Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream
    • 5. Apple Pie Bites
    • 6. Fresh Apple Cake
    • 7. Pumpkin Pie Filled Thumbprint Cookies
    • 8. Best Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
    • 9. Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
    • 10. Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
    • 11. Pumpkin Bundt Cake
    • 12. Moist Apple Scones with Maple Glaze
    • 13. Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Pie Filling
    • 14. Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • 15. Caramel Apple Ice Cream Topping
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    Why You'll Love Dessert Recipes with Apple and Pumpkin

    Each one of these cozy recipes taps into the nostalgic and comforting flavors of apple and pumpkin.

    In my kitchen, those are the flavors that help signify a change of season is underway from summer to fall. From a delicious pumpkin pie to caramel apple pie filling, and even pumpkin spice ice cream - there's a recipe here for everyone in the family as you celebrate fall!

    1. Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk

    A slice of pumpkin pie with a fork on a plate.
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    A smooth and creamy pumpkin pie that's sweetened perfectly. This is the easiest pumpkin pie recipe ever and it's ready for the oven in less than 15 minutes.

    2. Winning Apple Pie Bars

    An apple pie bar on a plate with a fork.
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    The best apple bars you'll sink your teeth into this fall. It's an apple pie in bar form and was first runner-up at a baking contest! Photo and recipe courtesy of the Chew Out Loud food blog.

    3. Pumpkin Roll

    A pumpkin roll with pecans.
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    This classic Pumpkin Roll recipe is made with a moist pumpkin cake, chopped pecans and the best cream cheese frosting. Recipe and photo courtesy of the Simply Scratch Made food blog.

    4. No Churn Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream

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    You don't need an ice cream maker to create pumpkin spice latte ice cream, a mouthwatering sweet treat with the delicious flavors of fall! Recipe and photo courtesy the XOXO Bella food blog.

    5. Apple Pie Bites

    An apple pie bite.
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    Apple Pie Bites are great for breakfast or dessert. Use Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and fill with apple pie filling to make these muffin-sized delicious pies. Recipe and photo courtesy Cincy Shopper.

    6. Fresh Apple Cake

    A slice of apple cake on a plate.
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    Fresh Apple Cake is easy to make and there's no need to peel the apples. This cake is like taking a cozy autumn day and turning it into a delicious dessert!

    7. Pumpkin Pie Filled Thumbprint Cookies

    Cookies on a plate with pumpkin pie filling and cream on top.
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    Mini pumpkin pies in cookie form make perfect fall desserts! These thumbprint cookies are made of shortbread crusts filled with pumpkin pie filling. Recipe and photo courtesy of the Broken Oven Baking food blog.

    8. Best Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

    A pumpkin cheesecake on a serving plate with a slice of cheesecake.
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    This pumpkin cheesecake recipe is full of classic fall flavors, rich in taste and super creamy. It's a great make-ahead dessert. Recipe and photo courtesy the Little Sweet Baker food blog.

    9. Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

    A slice of apple pie on a plate with a scoop ice cream.
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    Easy caramel apple pie with graham cracker crust and crumb topping! If you like fruit pies with a graham cracker crust, try this recipe! Recipe and photo courtesy the Chenée Today food blog.

    10. Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    Three pumpkin cheesecake bars stacked on a plate.
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    Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake bars taste like a creamy pumpkin pie and are the quintessential fall dessert. The velvety bars are easy to make and they serve like a brownie!

    11. Pumpkin Bundt Cake

    A slice of pumpkin cake on a plate with frosting and nuts.
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    Here's an easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe anyone can make, it's moist and filled with delicious, warm fall spices. Recipe and photo courtesy the Tasty Treats and Eats food blog.

    12. Moist Apple Scones with Maple Glaze

    An apple scone with frosting on top.
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    Apple Scones studded with sweet, juicy apples and fragrant cinnamon topped with a generous drizzle of maple glaze. Recipe and photo courtesy the Borrowed Bites food blog.

    13. Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Pie Filling

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    Turn fresh apples into the most amazing caramel apple pie filling using your slow cooker! It's the fuss-free way to make an amazing dessert! Recipe and photo courtesy the Lazy Slow Cooker food blog.

    14. Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

    A loaf of pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting, sliced.
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    This pumpkin bread is topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. It's moist, scrumptious and festive for fall.

    15. Caramel Apple Ice Cream Topping

    Caramel apple sauce on a bowl of ice cream with cinnamon sticks on the side.
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    These easy homemade caramel apple sundaes are the best fall treat. Made with fresh apples and served over cool vanilla ice cream! Recipe and photo courtesy the Scarlati Family Kitchen food blog.

    Have you tried a recipe from my Apple and Pumpkin Dessert recipe roundup? Please leave a review in the comments section below and let me know how it turned out. Thank you!

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