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    Fall Baking

    There's something about the first cool day of fall that makes it impossible to resist turning on the oven.

    Whether you're baking for a back to school fundraiser or Thanksgiving or a tailgate party or just because you're craving all the pumpkin and pecan desserts, you'll find easy fall baking recipes here you'll actually want to make.

    From pumpkin pies and gooey butter cake to pecan desserts and baking tips, including Pumpkin Pie 911 for when things go wrong, this collection brings together my favorite recipes for the season.

    I'll keep adding new recipes throughout the fall so keep checking back in.›

    Pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top, a slice served on a plate, and extra whipped cream nearby—perfect for fall baking.

    Pumpkin Recipes

    From classic pumpkin pie to pumpkin gooey butter cake, these easy pumpkin desserts are perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving or anytime you're craving pumpkin.

    • pumpkin pie with cream cheese slice with whipped cream on top on a small beige plate.
      Pumpkin Pie with Cream Cheese
    • pumpkin pie with a wedge cut out in a black and white pie plate.
      Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • pumpkin pie in a glass pie dish on counter
      Pumpkin Pie Recipe: A Classic
    • slice of pumpkin cake on black plate with whipped cream on top.
      Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
    • Pumpkin pecan pie bars topped with frosting and pecans rest on parchment paper over a wooden board.
      Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars
    • Paula Deen Pumpkin Bar on parchment with pecan
      Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars

    Pecan Recipes

    Whether you're baking a traditional pecan pie or trying something a little different, these pecan desserts are full of nutty flavor.

    • slice of pecan pie with a golden crust and gooey pecan filling.
      The Only Pecan Pie Recipe You'll Ever Need
    • mini pecan tarts on cookie sheet
      Mini Pecan Tarts
    • pecan pie bark on a foil lined baking sheet.
      Best Pecan Pie Bark
    • slice of pecan pie with whipped cream on a plate
      Brown Butter Pecan Pie + Espresso Dates: A Thanksgiving Star

    The Finishing Touch

    No pie is complete without something on top. These homemade whipped cream recipes come together in minutes and make every slice even better.

    • A stand mixer whisk attachment covered in freshly whipped cream above a mixing bowl.
      Homemade Whipped Cream That Lasts
    • small glass bowls of blackberries and raspberries with a bowl of mascarpone cream on a marble background.
      Mascarpone Cream

    When Pie Goes Wrong: Here's Help

    Find out how to tell when pumpkin pie is done and what to use when you wake up on Thanksgiving morning and realize you have no pumpkin spice.

    • A thermometer reads 183.6°F as it checks the center of a pumpkin pie with in a foil crust on a dark surface.
      How To Tell When Pumpkin Pie is Done
    • Two slices of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on black plates, with a fork and spoon beside each slice.
      Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute

    Halloween Recipes

    • A hand holds a ghost-shaped cookie made from a peanut butter sandwich cookie dipped in white chocolate.
      Nutter Butter Ghosts
    • red jello shots in syringes with an eyeball on a black background.
      Jello Syringe Shots Recipe
    • stack of white chocolate candy corn cookies next to a glass bowl of candy corn
      White Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies (Small Batch)
    • Black Cocoa Cookies

    Woman with long brown hair and blue glasses smiles at the camera, with sunlight in the background.

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    Hi, my name is Jennifer Osborn. I created Kitchen Serf as a source of dessert ideas for you.

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    Seasonal

    • squares of gumdrop nougat candy on a white counter top.
      Gumdrop Nougat Candy (use Dots or jellied fruit slices)
    • A hand holds a blue frosted cookie decorated with a snowman made of candy and pretzels.
      Snow Globe Cookies
    • christmas tree cut-out cookie with pale green icing on a marble background.
      Quick Icing with Powdered Sugar
    • No spread cut-out cookies decorated with green and red icing, with a festive mug of marshmallows and Christmas trees in the background.
      No-Spread Sugar Cookies for Decorating

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