Pumpkin Muffins

Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger...all of the spices of Fall. Along with the spices, come the pumpkins and squash! Although considered a "SUPER FOOD," I find that the only tastes of pumpkin are being experienced through a special ordered latte at the coffee shop. This is a recipe that isn't too sweet and allows the pumpkin flavor to shine through the complimenting spices. These are great alone, with a little honey or just a good swipe of butter.

Applesauce Cupcakes

My grandma has a stashed recipe for applesauce cake that is very similar to this one. This is a very moist cake that has optional raisins and pecans throughout; I don't recommend removing either because they add great texture to the cake. Take a bite, "Oh hello pecan!" It also doesn't get any better than topping the cake with classic cream cheese frosting.

Baked Doughnuts

Homer Simpson would be a very happy man. This recipe is really versatile because you can mix in fresh berries, chocolate, etc to create a tasty treat. You can also try a variety of frosting and toppings to make these doughnuts exactly what you need to curb your cravings.

Pumple Pie

 


Yes, it's exactly as it sounds; I have combined the traditional pumpkin and apple pies. I'm surprised that I had never tried it sooner because they both use similar spice and cooking temperatures/techniques. The result of this recipe is not only delicious because you get both flavors that come through, but visually you get a pumpkin pie with apple slices; it ends up resembling leaves floating atop your pie! How very Fall weather appropriate?

Swirlydoodles

This is my twist, or to be politically correct "swirl", on classic snickerdoodles. They look like they take a little more effort, but they are simple and tasty. I like that the cookies have a crisp exterior, yet are soft on the inside. I always aim to impress when it comes to cookies!

Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

I wanted to experiment with a classic cinnamon raisin bread, so I made this bread with a crunch! I topped the bread with a cinnamon sugar mixture so that it caramelized on the top of the bread. This bread will make you WANT to keep the crust on your sandwiches. Another technique I used was instead of using butter to make the