Ah, the holiday season, otherwise known as an homage to the best desserts in the history of baked goods. The rest of the year’s desserts just can’t compete with a perfectly baked pumpkin pie or a cinnamon-laced apple crisp. If you need some sweet inspiration, these recipes are sure to take rank in the clean-plate club.
Classic Apple Pie
Have it be known that I am an absolute apple pie snob. If it’s my birthday, my friends and family get me pie over cake every year; they know I can never get enough of it. So trust me when I say that this is the only pie recipe you’ll need all holiday season—it’s absolutely perfect.
Best-Ever Pumpkin Pie
You love it or you hate it, but there’s no denying that pumpkin pie has solidified itself as a November staple. I have only one rule: it must be served with a mountain of whipped cream!
Pumpkin Haupia Crunch Cake
This is honestly my new favorite recipe for infusing pumpkin into the season. It’s topped with a generous amount of haupia, which is a Hawaiian coconut custard. Plus, it’s super pantry friendly, with ingredients like canned coconut cream, boxed cake mix, and pumpkin puree.
Apple Cider Donuts
Picture this: It’s a cool fall morning. You have the best cup of chai or fresh-brewed coffee. And then, these come out of the oven: little, spiced, apple-y morsels of fluffy, doughy goodness. Bliss!
Caramel and Chocolate-Dipped Holiday Pears
Talk about a showstopper! As if the Holiday Pear couldn’t get any better, just wait until you try it with caramel and chocolate. This one also wins the award for “easiest dessert”—all you have to do is dip and set.
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