CloseThese simple sweets take all of the stress out of Thanksgiving dessert planning. Each dessert requires just 15 minutes of active prep time or less, so you can get these recipes started and enjoy time with your family. Whether your group loves the classic fall flavor of pecan, pumpkin or apple, we have a treat for you. Recipes like our Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Streusel Topping and Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake are so good, guests will never know you whipped them up at the last minute.01of 20Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeThese tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.02of 20Bananas Foster Upside-Down CakeThe tableside flambéing of bananas Foster sure is impressive … if someone else is making it for you. This cake has all the flavors of the New Orleans classic in easier-to-prepare cake form that’s just as stunning as the original for a healthier dessert you’ll be proud to serve.03of 20Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Streusel ToppingView RecipeA dump cake recipe is exactly what it sounds like–you simply dump all of the ingredients into a pan and bake. There isn’t a step where you stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; instead, it goes into the baking pan in three stages and the result is a pudding-like cake with a streusel-like topping. The two parts together are delicious (and you’d be hard-pressed to find an easier fall dessert)!04of 20Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.05of 20Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon SugarView RecipePhotography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly RabikisToasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.06of 20Chocolate-Coconut Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis rich and chocolaty dump cake has plenty of nutty, sweet coconut flavor. Shredded coconut and pecans give texture to this easy mix-and-bake cake. It’s great on its own but adding a whipped topping and toasted coconut are worth the little extra effort.07of 20Slow-Cooker Apple CrispView RecipeLet your Crock-Pot do the work for this easy slow-cooker apple crisp. It tastes just like a classic apple crisp, with the apple combination adding a sweet and tart balance in each bite. It’s sure to become a new fall favorite.08of 20Pumpkin Pie Nice CreamView RecipeCan’t get enough pumpkin spice and pumpkin? Get those fall flavors you love in this dairy-free and vegan ice cream alternative made with bananas and pumpkin puree. This easy and healthy dessert contains no added sugar, unless you use the optional maple syrup–which is a delicious touch. Add some chopped pecans to make it really special.09of 20Brown Sugar Glazed Apple CakeView RecipeThis healthier apple cake recipe relies on yogurt and canola oil instead of butter to make it moist. Grated apple and warm spices give it the flavor of fall. To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving.10of 20One-Bowl Irish Stout CakeView RecipeThis Irish stout cake can’t get any easier: everything is mixed in one bowl, poured into the cake pan and is in the oven in 15 minutes flat. Lining the cake pan with parchment paper makes removing the cake easy and helps with cleanup. After this rich chocolate cake has cooled, enjoy it with the espresso- and Irish whiskey-laced whipped cream topping.11of 20Caramel ApplesThese fall treats have just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite.12of 20Vegan Pumpkin CookiesThe pumpkin puree in these delicious vegan pumpkin cookies gives them a great orange color and fall flavor and also acts as the “egg” to help bind everything together. Coconut oil takes the place of butter in these cookies and should be solid when you use it–if it’s not, stick it in the fridge for a few hours until it firms up. When we were developing this recipe, tasters said they wouldn’t have known the cookies were vegan if they hadn’t been told. We call that a win!13of 20Slow-Cooker Apple CobblerThis crock pot apple cobbler couldn’t be easier: just spend 15 minutes prepping the apple mixture and cake topping, then let the slow cooker take care of the rest. We like the mixture of Honeycrisp and Fuji apples, but you can use other apples, such as Gala or Pink Lady, or add some Granny Smiths for tartness. Just steer clear of softer apples like Macintosh or Golden Delicious, which will get too mushy in the slow cooker. The apples release their juices, which marry with the sugar to create a delicious caramelly sauce, while the topping puffs up and takes on a lovely brown color. This simple fall dessert is delicious as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.14of 20Patti LaBelle’s Free-Form Apple TartIt’s no secret that one of Patti LaBelle’s favorite places to be is in the kitchen. We love her Free-Form Apple tart, which uses light sour cream and just a little butter to keep calories in check. Anyone can make it–the best part about this recipe is that its beauty comes from imperfection.15of 20Turtle BrowniesChocolate, nuts, and caramel are certainly hard to resist so it’s easy to see why turtle brownies are always a favorite. This recipe has black beans in the batter for added fiber. We won’t tell if you won’t–and we promise nobody will ever know!16of 20Apple CobblerThis easy apple cobbler recipe takes just 15 minutes of active time to prep, then it’s a hands-off affair as it bakes up to bubbly goodness. Granny Smiths add a nice tartness to the cobbler and play nicely off the Honeycrisps. You could swap other sweet apples, such as Gala or Fuji, for the Honeycrisps. The part of the cake topping coming in contact with the apple mixture stays moist while the top gets crispy–the perfect combo of textures. Serve as-is or with vanilla ice cream for a classic fall dessert that can’t be beaten.17of 20Spiced Pumpkin Walnut CookiesThese spiced cookies are a wonderful treat in the fall or winter. Each bite offers delicious pumpkin flavor with chewy raisins and crunchy walnuts. Make and freeze an extra batch to keep on hand for up to a month.18of 20Apple Crisp with CranberriesView RecipeSticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.19of 20Quick & Easy Double Chocolate BrowniesTwo kinds of chocolate make these diabetic-friendly, health-minded brownies hard to resist. Enjoy them for a snack or dessert.20of 20Cherry-Wine Poached ApplesThe vibrant red cherry-wine sauce serves as a scrumptious low-calorie, fat-free flavor accent to the tart-sweet baked apples in this recipe.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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These simple sweets take all of the stress out of Thanksgiving dessert planning. Each dessert requires just 15 minutes of active prep time or less, so you can get these recipes started and enjoy time with your family. Whether your group loves the classic fall flavor of pecan, pumpkin or apple, we have a treat for you. Recipes like our Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Streusel Topping and Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake are so good, guests will never know you whipped them up at the last minute.01of 20Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeThese tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.02of 20Bananas Foster Upside-Down CakeThe tableside flambéing of bananas Foster sure is impressive … if someone else is making it for you. This cake has all the flavors of the New Orleans classic in easier-to-prepare cake form that’s just as stunning as the original for a healthier dessert you’ll be proud to serve.03of 20Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Streusel ToppingView RecipeA dump cake recipe is exactly what it sounds like–you simply dump all of the ingredients into a pan and bake. There isn’t a step where you stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; instead, it goes into the baking pan in three stages and the result is a pudding-like cake with a streusel-like topping. The two parts together are delicious (and you’d be hard-pressed to find an easier fall dessert)!04of 20Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.05of 20Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon SugarView RecipePhotography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly RabikisToasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.06of 20Chocolate-Coconut Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis rich and chocolaty dump cake has plenty of nutty, sweet coconut flavor. Shredded coconut and pecans give texture to this easy mix-and-bake cake. It’s great on its own but adding a whipped topping and toasted coconut are worth the little extra effort.07of 20Slow-Cooker Apple CrispView RecipeLet your Crock-Pot do the work for this easy slow-cooker apple crisp. It tastes just like a classic apple crisp, with the apple combination adding a sweet and tart balance in each bite. It’s sure to become a new fall favorite.08of 20Pumpkin Pie Nice CreamView RecipeCan’t get enough pumpkin spice and pumpkin? Get those fall flavors you love in this dairy-free and vegan ice cream alternative made with bananas and pumpkin puree. This easy and healthy dessert contains no added sugar, unless you use the optional maple syrup–which is a delicious touch. Add some chopped pecans to make it really special.09of 20Brown Sugar Glazed Apple CakeView RecipeThis healthier apple cake recipe relies on yogurt and canola oil instead of butter to make it moist. Grated apple and warm spices give it the flavor of fall. To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving.10of 20One-Bowl Irish Stout CakeView RecipeThis Irish stout cake can’t get any easier: everything is mixed in one bowl, poured into the cake pan and is in the oven in 15 minutes flat. Lining the cake pan with parchment paper makes removing the cake easy and helps with cleanup. After this rich chocolate cake has cooled, enjoy it with the espresso- and Irish whiskey-laced whipped cream topping.11of 20Caramel ApplesThese fall treats have just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite.12of 20Vegan Pumpkin CookiesThe pumpkin puree in these delicious vegan pumpkin cookies gives them a great orange color and fall flavor and also acts as the “egg” to help bind everything together. Coconut oil takes the place of butter in these cookies and should be solid when you use it–if it’s not, stick it in the fridge for a few hours until it firms up. When we were developing this recipe, tasters said they wouldn’t have known the cookies were vegan if they hadn’t been told. We call that a win!13of 20Slow-Cooker Apple CobblerThis crock pot apple cobbler couldn’t be easier: just spend 15 minutes prepping the apple mixture and cake topping, then let the slow cooker take care of the rest. We like the mixture of Honeycrisp and Fuji apples, but you can use other apples, such as Gala or Pink Lady, or add some Granny Smiths for tartness. Just steer clear of softer apples like Macintosh or Golden Delicious, which will get too mushy in the slow cooker. The apples release their juices, which marry with the sugar to create a delicious caramelly sauce, while the topping puffs up and takes on a lovely brown color. This simple fall dessert is delicious as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.14of 20Patti LaBelle’s Free-Form Apple TartIt’s no secret that one of Patti LaBelle’s favorite places to be is in the kitchen. We love her Free-Form Apple tart, which uses light sour cream and just a little butter to keep calories in check. Anyone can make it–the best part about this recipe is that its beauty comes from imperfection.15of 20Turtle BrowniesChocolate, nuts, and caramel are certainly hard to resist so it’s easy to see why turtle brownies are always a favorite. This recipe has black beans in the batter for added fiber. We won’t tell if you won’t–and we promise nobody will ever know!16of 20Apple CobblerThis easy apple cobbler recipe takes just 15 minutes of active time to prep, then it’s a hands-off affair as it bakes up to bubbly goodness. Granny Smiths add a nice tartness to the cobbler and play nicely off the Honeycrisps. You could swap other sweet apples, such as Gala or Fuji, for the Honeycrisps. The part of the cake topping coming in contact with the apple mixture stays moist while the top gets crispy–the perfect combo of textures. Serve as-is or with vanilla ice cream for a classic fall dessert that can’t be beaten.17of 20Spiced Pumpkin Walnut CookiesThese spiced cookies are a wonderful treat in the fall or winter. Each bite offers delicious pumpkin flavor with chewy raisins and crunchy walnuts. Make and freeze an extra batch to keep on hand for up to a month.18of 20Apple Crisp with CranberriesView RecipeSticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.19of 20Quick & Easy Double Chocolate BrowniesTwo kinds of chocolate make these diabetic-friendly, health-minded brownies hard to resist. Enjoy them for a snack or dessert.20of 20Cherry-Wine Poached ApplesThe vibrant red cherry-wine sauce serves as a scrumptious low-calorie, fat-free flavor accent to the tart-sweet baked apples in this recipe.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
These simple sweets take all of the stress out of Thanksgiving dessert planning. Each dessert requires just 15 minutes of active prep time or less, so you can get these recipes started and enjoy time with your family. Whether your group loves the classic fall flavor of pecan, pumpkin or apple, we have a treat for you. Recipes like our Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Streusel Topping and Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake are so good, guests will never know you whipped them up at the last minute.
01of 20Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeThese tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.02of 20Bananas Foster Upside-Down CakeThe tableside flambéing of bananas Foster sure is impressive … if someone else is making it for you. This cake has all the flavors of the New Orleans classic in easier-to-prepare cake form that’s just as stunning as the original for a healthier dessert you’ll be proud to serve.03of 20Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Streusel ToppingView RecipeA dump cake recipe is exactly what it sounds like–you simply dump all of the ingredients into a pan and bake. There isn’t a step where you stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; instead, it goes into the baking pan in three stages and the result is a pudding-like cake with a streusel-like topping. The two parts together are delicious (and you’d be hard-pressed to find an easier fall dessert)!04of 20Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.05of 20Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon SugarView RecipePhotography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly RabikisToasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.06of 20Chocolate-Coconut Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis rich and chocolaty dump cake has plenty of nutty, sweet coconut flavor. Shredded coconut and pecans give texture to this easy mix-and-bake cake. It’s great on its own but adding a whipped topping and toasted coconut are worth the little extra effort.07of 20Slow-Cooker Apple CrispView RecipeLet your Crock-Pot do the work for this easy slow-cooker apple crisp. It tastes just like a classic apple crisp, with the apple combination adding a sweet and tart balance in each bite. It’s sure to become a new fall favorite.08of 20Pumpkin Pie Nice CreamView RecipeCan’t get enough pumpkin spice and pumpkin? Get those fall flavors you love in this dairy-free and vegan ice cream alternative made with bananas and pumpkin puree. This easy and healthy dessert contains no added sugar, unless you use the optional maple syrup–which is a delicious touch. Add some chopped pecans to make it really special.09of 20Brown Sugar Glazed Apple CakeView RecipeThis healthier apple cake recipe relies on yogurt and canola oil instead of butter to make it moist. Grated apple and warm spices give it the flavor of fall. To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving.10of 20One-Bowl Irish Stout CakeView RecipeThis Irish stout cake can’t get any easier: everything is mixed in one bowl, poured into the cake pan and is in the oven in 15 minutes flat. Lining the cake pan with parchment paper makes removing the cake easy and helps with cleanup. After this rich chocolate cake has cooled, enjoy it with the espresso- and Irish whiskey-laced whipped cream topping.11of 20Caramel ApplesThese fall treats have just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite.12of 20Vegan Pumpkin CookiesThe pumpkin puree in these delicious vegan pumpkin cookies gives them a great orange color and fall flavor and also acts as the “egg” to help bind everything together. Coconut oil takes the place of butter in these cookies and should be solid when you use it–if it’s not, stick it in the fridge for a few hours until it firms up. When we were developing this recipe, tasters said they wouldn’t have known the cookies were vegan if they hadn’t been told. We call that a win!13of 20Slow-Cooker Apple CobblerThis crock pot apple cobbler couldn’t be easier: just spend 15 minutes prepping the apple mixture and cake topping, then let the slow cooker take care of the rest. We like the mixture of Honeycrisp and Fuji apples, but you can use other apples, such as Gala or Pink Lady, or add some Granny Smiths for tartness. Just steer clear of softer apples like Macintosh or Golden Delicious, which will get too mushy in the slow cooker. The apples release their juices, which marry with the sugar to create a delicious caramelly sauce, while the topping puffs up and takes on a lovely brown color. This simple fall dessert is delicious as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.14of 20Patti LaBelle’s Free-Form Apple TartIt’s no secret that one of Patti LaBelle’s favorite places to be is in the kitchen. We love her Free-Form Apple tart, which uses light sour cream and just a little butter to keep calories in check. Anyone can make it–the best part about this recipe is that its beauty comes from imperfection.15of 20Turtle BrowniesChocolate, nuts, and caramel are certainly hard to resist so it’s easy to see why turtle brownies are always a favorite. This recipe has black beans in the batter for added fiber. We won’t tell if you won’t–and we promise nobody will ever know!16of 20Apple CobblerThis easy apple cobbler recipe takes just 15 minutes of active time to prep, then it’s a hands-off affair as it bakes up to bubbly goodness. Granny Smiths add a nice tartness to the cobbler and play nicely off the Honeycrisps. You could swap other sweet apples, such as Gala or Fuji, for the Honeycrisps. The part of the cake topping coming in contact with the apple mixture stays moist while the top gets crispy–the perfect combo of textures. Serve as-is or with vanilla ice cream for a classic fall dessert that can’t be beaten.17of 20Spiced Pumpkin Walnut CookiesThese spiced cookies are a wonderful treat in the fall or winter. Each bite offers delicious pumpkin flavor with chewy raisins and crunchy walnuts. Make and freeze an extra batch to keep on hand for up to a month.18of 20Apple Crisp with CranberriesView RecipeSticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.19of 20Quick & Easy Double Chocolate BrowniesTwo kinds of chocolate make these diabetic-friendly, health-minded brownies hard to resist. Enjoy them for a snack or dessert.20of 20Cherry-Wine Poached ApplesThe vibrant red cherry-wine sauce serves as a scrumptious low-calorie, fat-free flavor accent to the tart-sweet baked apples in this recipe.
01of 20Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeThese tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.
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Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal Cookies
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These tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.
02of 20Bananas Foster Upside-Down CakeThe tableside flambéing of bananas Foster sure is impressive … if someone else is making it for you. This cake has all the flavors of the New Orleans classic in easier-to-prepare cake form that’s just as stunning as the original for a healthier dessert you’ll be proud to serve.
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Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake
The tableside flambéing of bananas Foster sure is impressive … if someone else is making it for you. This cake has all the flavors of the New Orleans classic in easier-to-prepare cake form that’s just as stunning as the original for a healthier dessert you’ll be proud to serve.
03of 20Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Streusel ToppingView RecipeA dump cake recipe is exactly what it sounds like–you simply dump all of the ingredients into a pan and bake. There isn’t a step where you stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; instead, it goes into the baking pan in three stages and the result is a pudding-like cake with a streusel-like topping. The two parts together are delicious (and you’d be hard-pressed to find an easier fall dessert)!
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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Streusel Topping
A dump cake recipe is exactly what it sounds like–you simply dump all of the ingredients into a pan and bake. There isn’t a step where you stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; instead, it goes into the baking pan in three stages and the result is a pudding-like cake with a streusel-like topping. The two parts together are delicious (and you’d be hard-pressed to find an easier fall dessert)!
04of 20Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.
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Apple-Cinnamon Cake
This simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.
05of 20Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon SugarView RecipePhotography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly RabikisToasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar
Photography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly Rabikis
Toasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
06of 20Chocolate-Coconut Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis rich and chocolaty dump cake has plenty of nutty, sweet coconut flavor. Shredded coconut and pecans give texture to this easy mix-and-bake cake. It’s great on its own but adding a whipped topping and toasted coconut are worth the little extra effort.
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Chocolate-Coconut Dump Cake
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
This rich and chocolaty dump cake has plenty of nutty, sweet coconut flavor. Shredded coconut and pecans give texture to this easy mix-and-bake cake. It’s great on its own but adding a whipped topping and toasted coconut are worth the little extra effort.
07of 20Slow-Cooker Apple CrispView RecipeLet your Crock-Pot do the work for this easy slow-cooker apple crisp. It tastes just like a classic apple crisp, with the apple combination adding a sweet and tart balance in each bite. It’s sure to become a new fall favorite.
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Slow-Cooker Apple Crisp
Let your Crock-Pot do the work for this easy slow-cooker apple crisp. It tastes just like a classic apple crisp, with the apple combination adding a sweet and tart balance in each bite. It’s sure to become a new fall favorite.
08of 20Pumpkin Pie Nice CreamView RecipeCan’t get enough pumpkin spice and pumpkin? Get those fall flavors you love in this dairy-free and vegan ice cream alternative made with bananas and pumpkin puree. This easy and healthy dessert contains no added sugar, unless you use the optional maple syrup–which is a delicious touch. Add some chopped pecans to make it really special.
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Pumpkin Pie Nice Cream
Can’t get enough pumpkin spice and pumpkin? Get those fall flavors you love in this dairy-free and vegan ice cream alternative made with bananas and pumpkin puree. This easy and healthy dessert contains no added sugar, unless you use the optional maple syrup–which is a delicious touch. Add some chopped pecans to make it really special.
09of 20Brown Sugar Glazed Apple CakeView RecipeThis healthier apple cake recipe relies on yogurt and canola oil instead of butter to make it moist. Grated apple and warm spices give it the flavor of fall. To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Apple Cake
This healthier apple cake recipe relies on yogurt and canola oil instead of butter to make it moist. Grated apple and warm spices give it the flavor of fall. To finish off the cake, drizzle on a quick brown sugar glaze before serving.
10of 20One-Bowl Irish Stout CakeView RecipeThis Irish stout cake can’t get any easier: everything is mixed in one bowl, poured into the cake pan and is in the oven in 15 minutes flat. Lining the cake pan with parchment paper makes removing the cake easy and helps with cleanup. After this rich chocolate cake has cooled, enjoy it with the espresso- and Irish whiskey-laced whipped cream topping.
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One-Bowl Irish Stout Cake
This Irish stout cake can’t get any easier: everything is mixed in one bowl, poured into the cake pan and is in the oven in 15 minutes flat. Lining the cake pan with parchment paper makes removing the cake easy and helps with cleanup. After this rich chocolate cake has cooled, enjoy it with the espresso- and Irish whiskey-laced whipped cream topping.
11of 20Caramel ApplesThese fall treats have just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite.
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Caramel Apples
These fall treats have just enough caramel to give a nice hit of salty-sweet flavor in each bite.
12of 20Vegan Pumpkin CookiesThe pumpkin puree in these delicious vegan pumpkin cookies gives them a great orange color and fall flavor and also acts as the “egg” to help bind everything together. Coconut oil takes the place of butter in these cookies and should be solid when you use it–if it’s not, stick it in the fridge for a few hours until it firms up. When we were developing this recipe, tasters said they wouldn’t have known the cookies were vegan if they hadn’t been told. We call that a win!
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Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
The pumpkin puree in these delicious vegan pumpkin cookies gives them a great orange color and fall flavor and also acts as the “egg” to help bind everything together. Coconut oil takes the place of butter in these cookies and should be solid when you use it–if it’s not, stick it in the fridge for a few hours until it firms up. When we were developing this recipe, tasters said they wouldn’t have known the cookies were vegan if they hadn’t been told. We call that a win!
13of 20Slow-Cooker Apple CobblerThis crock pot apple cobbler couldn’t be easier: just spend 15 minutes prepping the apple mixture and cake topping, then let the slow cooker take care of the rest. We like the mixture of Honeycrisp and Fuji apples, but you can use other apples, such as Gala or Pink Lady, or add some Granny Smiths for tartness. Just steer clear of softer apples like Macintosh or Golden Delicious, which will get too mushy in the slow cooker. The apples release their juices, which marry with the sugar to create a delicious caramelly sauce, while the topping puffs up and takes on a lovely brown color. This simple fall dessert is delicious as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
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Slow-Cooker Apple Cobbler
This crock pot apple cobbler couldn’t be easier: just spend 15 minutes prepping the apple mixture and cake topping, then let the slow cooker take care of the rest. We like the mixture of Honeycrisp and Fuji apples, but you can use other apples, such as Gala or Pink Lady, or add some Granny Smiths for tartness. Just steer clear of softer apples like Macintosh or Golden Delicious, which will get too mushy in the slow cooker. The apples release their juices, which marry with the sugar to create a delicious caramelly sauce, while the topping puffs up and takes on a lovely brown color. This simple fall dessert is delicious as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
14of 20Patti LaBelle’s Free-Form Apple TartIt’s no secret that one of Patti LaBelle’s favorite places to be is in the kitchen. We love her Free-Form Apple tart, which uses light sour cream and just a little butter to keep calories in check. Anyone can make it–the best part about this recipe is that its beauty comes from imperfection.
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Patti LaBelle’s Free-Form Apple Tart
It’s no secret that one of Patti LaBelle’s favorite places to be is in the kitchen. We love her Free-Form Apple tart, which uses light sour cream and just a little butter to keep calories in check. Anyone can make it–the best part about this recipe is that its beauty comes from imperfection.
15of 20Turtle BrowniesChocolate, nuts, and caramel are certainly hard to resist so it’s easy to see why turtle brownies are always a favorite. This recipe has black beans in the batter for added fiber. We won’t tell if you won’t–and we promise nobody will ever know!
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Turtle Brownies
Chocolate, nuts, and caramel are certainly hard to resist so it’s easy to see why turtle brownies are always a favorite. This recipe has black beans in the batter for added fiber. We won’t tell if you won’t–and we promise nobody will ever know!
16of 20Apple CobblerThis easy apple cobbler recipe takes just 15 minutes of active time to prep, then it’s a hands-off affair as it bakes up to bubbly goodness. Granny Smiths add a nice tartness to the cobbler and play nicely off the Honeycrisps. You could swap other sweet apples, such as Gala or Fuji, for the Honeycrisps. The part of the cake topping coming in contact with the apple mixture stays moist while the top gets crispy–the perfect combo of textures. Serve as-is or with vanilla ice cream for a classic fall dessert that can’t be beaten.
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Apple Cobbler
This easy apple cobbler recipe takes just 15 minutes of active time to prep, then it’s a hands-off affair as it bakes up to bubbly goodness. Granny Smiths add a nice tartness to the cobbler and play nicely off the Honeycrisps. You could swap other sweet apples, such as Gala or Fuji, for the Honeycrisps. The part of the cake topping coming in contact with the apple mixture stays moist while the top gets crispy–the perfect combo of textures. Serve as-is or with vanilla ice cream for a classic fall dessert that can’t be beaten.
17of 20Spiced Pumpkin Walnut CookiesThese spiced cookies are a wonderful treat in the fall or winter. Each bite offers delicious pumpkin flavor with chewy raisins and crunchy walnuts. Make and freeze an extra batch to keep on hand for up to a month.
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Spiced Pumpkin Walnut Cookies
These spiced cookies are a wonderful treat in the fall or winter. Each bite offers delicious pumpkin flavor with chewy raisins and crunchy walnuts. Make and freeze an extra batch to keep on hand for up to a month.
18of 20Apple Crisp with CranberriesView RecipeSticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.
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Apple Crisp with Cranberries
Sticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.
19of 20Quick & Easy Double Chocolate BrowniesTwo kinds of chocolate make these diabetic-friendly, health-minded brownies hard to resist. Enjoy them for a snack or dessert.
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Quick & Easy Double Chocolate Brownies
Two kinds of chocolate make these diabetic-friendly, health-minded brownies hard to resist. Enjoy them for a snack or dessert.
20of 20Cherry-Wine Poached ApplesThe vibrant red cherry-wine sauce serves as a scrumptious low-calorie, fat-free flavor accent to the tart-sweet baked apples in this recipe.
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Cherry-Wine Poached Apples
The vibrant red cherry-wine sauce serves as a scrumptious low-calorie, fat-free flavor accent to the tart-sweet baked apples in this recipe.
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