11 Must-Make Pumpkin Recipes For Fall

By Jenn Segal

As the weather cools and pumpkin season kicks into full gear, there’s no better time to enjoy this fall favorite. From sweet to savory, pumpkin is incredibly versatile—whether you’re baking up a classic pumpkin bread, spreading creamy pumpkin butter on toast, or simmering a cozy pumpkin soup. In this round-up, I’ve pulled together my favorite pumpkin recipes that show off just how delicious and adaptable this humble squash can be.

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Topped with swirls of cream cheese icing, this pumpkin cake is easy to make and 100% kid-approved — the perfect fall treat for potlucks, bake sales, and holiday parties.
Pumpkin Bread

Kids love it, grown-ups love it…this pumpkin bread is hard to beat!
Pumpkin Cheesecake

This pumpkin cheesecake is the ultimate sweet ending to your Thanksgiving feast—and no one will miss the pumpkin pie!
Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie: seemingly simple, yet often a challenge! This recipe promises success with a buttery, flaky crust and a delicately spiced, smooth pumpkin filling that stays perfect—no unsightly cracks!—as it cools.
Pumpkin Muffins

Sink your teeth into the ultimate fall treat: pumpkin muffins topped with a can’t-resist pecan streusel!
Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Pumpkin Glaze

Inspired by Starbucks’ famous pumpkin scones, these breakfast treats are packed with pumpkin flavor.
Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins

These pumpkin cornbread muffins have less fat than regular cornbread muffins, yet they’re equally delicious.
Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Torte

With a cakey pecan crust, pumpkin pie filling, and crunchy streusel, this pumpkin torte is an easy yet elegant alternative to pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Pancakes

Light and fluffy with crisp edges, these spiced pumpkin pancakes are the perfect fall weekend breakfast.
Pumpkin Soup

Flavored with leeks, maple syrup and spices, this pumpkin soup is the ultimate fall comfort food.
Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice…this pumpkin butter is what fall dreams are made of.