I look forward to those warming, spiced bakes that fill the kitchen with a comforting, cozy smell. But I also know it’s a busy time of year with the back-to-school season and holiday prep. Finding time to make a batch of cinnamon rolls or apple cider donuts can be a challenge. That’s where this collection comes in: our favorite fall dessert recipes made with just four ingredients—or less! From a cozy apple pie shortcut to plenty of pumpkin sweets, there’s no excuse not to enjoy one with family and friends. You might even already have the ingredients you need in your pantry!
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01 of 19
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“The mousse is excellent on its own, but a little presentation makes it look more enticing. Add more whipped cream on the top, a dusting of cinnamon, a few toasted pumpkin seeds, a sprinkle of sea salt flakes, and/or some crushed biscuits.”—Annika Panikker, Recipe Developer
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02 of 19
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“For a slightly more fall-friendly flavor, swap the plain butter cookies for Biscoff cookies or graham crackers.”—Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer
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03 of 19
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“This recipe has a lot of things going for it. First, it requires just two ingredients that are affordable and shelf-stable. This means you can whip up a batch any time the mood strikes. Second, they live up to their name—they are super quick to make. They’re hard to screw up, too, and a good baking project for kids.”—Laurel Randolph, Former Associate Editorial Director
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04 of 19
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“For a mix of flavors and textures, I like to pair a sweet variety (Honeycrisp, Gala, Braeburn, or Jonagold) with a tart one (Pink Lady, Winesap, or Granny Smith). I also prefer to bake with medium to large apples, simply because they’re less tedious to peel.”—Grace Elkus, Recipe Developer
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05 of 19
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“I have experimented with the recipe a lot and love it most baked as a snack cake. I cut it into squares and take it on picnics and road trips, as it is very travel-friendly. This cake can also be dressed up as a fancier dessert, served warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce or layered with your favorite chocolate frosting.”—Annika Panikker, Recipe Developer
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06 of 19
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“While I love natural peanut butter made with just peanuts and salt, I’m sad to report that it won’t work well in this recipe. It’s important to use a thicker, no-stir peanut butter that won’t drip out of the spoon.”—Rebecca Fennel, Recipe Developer
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07 of 19
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“However sweet you like your chocolate desserts determines what kind of chocolate you should use. I prefer a slightly less sweet chocolate with more of a bitter note, so semisweet and bittersweet chocolates are my faves. Milk chocolate is also great and usually something everyone around the table will enjoy.”—Danielle Campbell, Recipe Developer
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08 of 19
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“If you don’t own a torch, get the sugar crust with a broiler. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and broil on high, three to four minutes.”—Emily Weinberger, Recipe Developer
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09 of 19
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“When making this recipe, keep the heat low—coconut milk can break if it boils.”—Shayma Saadat, Recipe Developer
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10 of 19
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“One easy way to customize the flavor is by changing the ice cream flavor. Note that the flavor tends to be subtle in the final bread, so I like to add an extra ingredient to emphasize it. For example, if you use chocolate ice cream, add 1/2 cup or so of chocolate chips for a perfectly sweet loaf.”—Laurel Randolph, Former Associate Editorial Director
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11 of 19
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“Look for short-grained white rice labeled as sweet rice, sticky rice, and/or glutinous rice. On the package, there will often be suggestions for how to use the rice. If the packaging indicates the rice is good for rice cakes, then it will work well for this recipe.”—Elizabeth Ann Quirino, Recipe Developer
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12 of 19
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“Any standard brownie mix will work for this recipe, but not all brownie mixes are created equal. All of my fellow brownie lovers know that Ghirardelli makes some of the best brownie mixes out there. I like to use any of their mixes that say “includes chocolate chips” on the front, such as the Double Chocolate, Triple Chocolate, and Ultimate Chocolate varieties.”—Laurel Randolph, Former Associate Editorial Director
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13 of 19
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“You can prepare this mousse in minutes and enjoy it right away. However, the texture improves with chilling time in the fridge. That means this is also an excellent dessert for gatherings because you can prepare it days ahead of time.”—Molly Allen, Recipe Developer
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14 of 19
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“My son prefers to enjoy his dates straight from the freezer, which gives them a firm, candy-like texture. But if you prefer yours softer, you can store them in the refrigerator instead.”—Shayma Saadat, Recipe Developer
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15 of 19
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“These three-ingredient cookies are an ideal hack for an easy bake sale or classroom treat and are infinitely adaptable to whatever cake mix and baking extras you have on hand.”—Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer
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16 of 19
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“Whole-milk Greek yogurt makes a rich, sweet pudding, or you can go lean and mean with fat-free yogurt.”—Robin Asbell, Recipe Developer
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17 of 19
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“For the best flavor and texture, I use whole-milk Greek yogurt here. Choose your favorite super-smooth Greek yogurt—Chobani, Fage, and Trader Joe’s brands all work really well.”—Coco Morante, Recipe Developer
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18 of 19
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“If you don’t already have a kitchen scale, let this recipe be your sign to invest in one. It’s much more accurate and will save you loads of time and hassle cleaning—not just for this recipe but for all baking recipes in general.”—Kris Osborne, Recipe Developer
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19 of 19
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“I love apples, but any fruit will also work with this recipe. Cherry pie filling is delicious, as is peach.”—Sara Haas, Recipe Developer
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