25 Pumpkin Recipes Worthy of a Second Helping: Sweet & Savory Favorites for Fall

From baking and brunch to teatime treats, desserts, and even savory dishes, find 25 pumpkin recipes worthy of a second helping. Whether you’re craving something sweet, spiced, or a little unexpected, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to enjoy this fall favorite all season long.

Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars, pumpkin rolls, and more! Indulge in 25 delicious pumpkin spice desserts that celebrate fall’s coziest flavor. Easy recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any autumn gathering. #pumpkindesserts #falldesserts #thanksgivingrecipes ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Happy October and Hello Pumpkin!

It’s officially Pumpkin Spice Season, time to enjoy fall’s most iconic flavor!

I’m sharing 25 recipes worthy of a second helping to enjoy all season long. If you’re seeking inspiration for baking, brunch, teatime, dessert, or even savory dishes, there’s something here to satisfy your cravings.

Looking for the best pumpkin spice recipes? 🍁 From sweet desserts to savory favorites, this roundup has 25 pumpkin spice recipes you’ll love. Perfect for fall baking, brunch, teatime, or holiday gatherings! #pumpkinspice #falldesserts #pumpkinrecipes ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

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Pumpkin Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl A moist, spiced pumpkin cake with a tangy cream cheese layer, perfect for a fall morning, afternoon treat, or anytime you slice it ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl

A moist, spiced pumpkin cake with a tangy cream cheese layer, perfect for a fall morning, afternoon treat or anytime you slice it!

Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bars start with a Biscoff cookie crumb base and are topped with a sweet streusel for some welcome texture, crunch and flavor! Warmly spiced, these layered bars make a delicious fall treat #fall #thanksgiving #pumpkinspice #bars #dessert #teatime ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

 Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bars with Sweet Streusel Topping

Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Bars start with a Biscoff cookie crumb base and are topped with a sweet streusel for some welcome texture, crunch and flavor! Warmly spiced, these layered bars make a delicious fall treat.

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze and Pecans #teatime #fallbaking #scones #pumpkinspice ©homewheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze and Pecans

Celebrate pumpkin spice season with this fall teatime treat!

This pumpkin scone recipe uses 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree so it’s a great way to use leftover canned pumpkin from another recipe. You can bake them and enjoy them fresh the oven; make ahead and reheat, then glaze them; or freeze them unbaked. They can go directly from the freezer to the oven with just a few extra minutes of baking time.

Chilly fall mornings call for Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Cake! The essence of fall in a moist, warmly spiced loaf cake, topped with a sweet Maple Glaze; perfect with your morning coffee or your afternoon cuppa #pumpkinspice #fall #bread #cake #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Chilly fall mornings call for Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Cake!

The essence of fall in a moist, warmly spiced loaf cake, topped with a sweet Maple Glaze; perfect with your morning coffee or your afternoon cuppa.

Embrace autumn vibes with Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Butter! Delightfully creamy, bursting with warm pumpkin spice and a hint of maple. Perfect for spreading on your morning toast, pancakes or stirring in your oatmeal, it also makes an easy hostess or takeaway gift for Thanksgiving #slowcooker #crockpot #pumpkinbutter #pumpkinspice #maple #easy #foodgift #hostessgift ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Butter

Creamy and bursting with warm pumpkin spice and a hint of maple, this slow cooker recipe is easy to make and enjoy on your morning toast, swirled in pancake or waffle batter or flavoring your oatmeal or yogurt. It also makes an easy hostess or takeaway gift for Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Butter-Pecan Rolls with Pumpkin Spice Glaze. Quick and easy to make for fall mornings or brunch #pumpkin #sweetrolls #easy #recipe #pumpkinspice #cinnamonrolls ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Butter-Pecan Rolls with Pumpkin Spice Glaze

Use your Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter to make sweet rolls! They use a shortcut, frozen puff pastry, for a quick and easy treat.

Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Swirl Brownies! Chocolate meets pumpkin in moist and fudgy, splurge-worthy brownies #pumpkinspice #brownies #fall #dessert #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Swirl Brownies

Chocolate meets pumpkin in moist and fudgy, splurge-worthy brownies!

 Cranberry-Apple-Pumpkin Bundt Cake, the flavors of fall in a cake! A splurge-worthy Thanksgiving dessert with a maple glaze and topped with sugared pecans and pumpkin seeds #fall #bundt #cake #cranberry #apple #pumpkin #dessert #thanksgiving ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Cranberry-Apple-Pumpkin Bundt Cake

The flavors of fall in a cake with a Maple Glaze and Sugared Pecans and Pepitas.

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Kahlúa-Cream Cheese! Glaze Fans of Pumpkin Spice Latte will love this warmly spiced Bundt cake with an espresso-cinnamon swirl and coffee glaze, topped with a layer of Kahlua-Cream Cheese #pumpkinspice #thanksgiving #cake #dessert #recipes ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Kahlúa-Cream Cheese Glaze

Fans of Pumpkin Spice Latte will love this warmly spiced Bundt cake with an espresso-cinnamon swirl and coffee glaze, topped with a layer of Kahlua-Cream Cheese.

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Cranberries and Pecans! These cookies are chewy, moist, nutty, and chocolaty with just the right amount of pumpkin spice #fallbaking #pumpkinspice ©homewheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Cranberries and Pecans

The photos don’t do these cookies justice. . .they’re chewy, moist, nutty, and chocolaty with just the right amount of pumpkin spice!

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Crème Brulée! An easy fall dessert recipe that makes two servings #slowcooker #crockpot #pumpkinspice #fall #recipe #dessert ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Crème Brulée for Two

 This autumnal dessert is oh so easy to make using your slow cooker. It’s customized to make two servings . . .ideal if you have a pumpkin pie-esque craving in advance of Thanksgiving!

Overnight Pumpkin French Toast with Streusel Topping! A make-ahead French toast casserole for fall, infused with pumpkin flavor with a sweet streusel topping #pumpkin #brunch #recipe #frenchtoast #makeahead #fall #Thanksgiving ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Overnight Pumpkin French Toast with Streusel Topping

A make-ahead French toast casserole infused with pumpkin flavor with a sweet streusel topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving weekend with family in town.

Pumpkin Spice No-Churn Ice Cream This easy no-churn ice cream satisfies your craving for a pumpkin spice latte when the weather is more befitting of ice cream! Bump up the fall flavor with the addition of pumpkin granola and caramel sauce. #nochurn #icecream #pumpkin #fall #easy #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Spice No-Churn Ice Cream

This easy no-churn ice cream satisfies your craving for a pumpkin spice latte when the weather is more befitting of ice cream. (I’m looking at you North Carolina!) Bump up the fall flavor with the addition of pumpkin granola and caramel sauce.

Pumpkin Granola! Pumpkin, maple syrup and applesauce bind the oats together in this oil-free granola recipe. Easy to customize to your taste, with your nuts and fruit of choice ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Granola

Pumpkin, maple syrup and applesauce bind the oats together in this oil-free granola recipe. Easy to customize to your taste, with your nuts and fruit of choice.

Mini Pumpkin Pies! Easy to make with a muffin tin and fun to embellish with cookie cutters and a package of refrigerated pie crusts! #thanksgiving #minidessert #pumpkinpie ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Mini Pumpkin Pies 

Mini Pumpkin Pies for your Thanksgiving feast are easy to make with a muffin tin, a package of refrigerated pie crusts and fun to embellish with cookie cutters!

Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie with Pecan Piecrust! A delicious spin on the classic pumpkin pie, with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping for your Thanksgiving feast ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie with Pecan Piecrust

A delicious spin on the classic pumpkin pie, with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping for your Thanksgiving feast!

Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Pudding! The Caramel-Pecan Sauce guarantees it will be gobbled up! Make this bread pudding in individual ramekins or bake in a 9 x 13 pan and dish it up when ready to serve #pumpkinspice #breadpudding #caramelsauce #Thanksgiving #fall #dessert ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Pudding 

The Caramel-Pecan Sauce guarantees it will be gobbled up! Make this bread pudding in individual ramekins or bake in a 9 x 13 pan and dish it up when ready to serve.

This no-bake dessert is mashup of Pumpkin Roll and a Yule Log, using a supermarket bakery pumpkin roll! It makes a festive fall and woodland-themed dessert that is as fun to decorate as to eat, served with Nutter Butter Acorns! #friendsgiving #dessert #pumpkinroll ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Roll Log with Nutter Butter Acorns for a Whimsical Woodland Friendsgiving

This no-bake dessert is mashup of Pumpkin Roll and a Yule Log, using a supermarket bakery pumpkin roll. It makes a festive fall and woodland-themed dessert that is as fun to decorate as to eat, served with Nutter Butter Acorns! 

Treat your pups to Howl-oween Pumpkin Dog Treats! Made with pumpkin, applesauce, whole wheat flour and oats!

Howl-oween Pumpkin Dog Treats

Treat your pups to Howl-oween Pumpkin Dog Treats. Made with pumpkin, applesauce, whole wheat flour and oats!

Flavorful, healthy and satisfying and the flavors of fall in a soup! Enjoy in a bowl or as a shooter and teaser to whet your appetite for a fall dinner party or Thanksgiving feast #appetizer #soup #pumpkin #fall #butternutsquash #recipe ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Roasted Butternut-Apple and Pumpkin Soup Shooters

Flavorful, healthy and satisfying and the flavors of fall in a soup! Enjoy in a bowl or as a shooter and teaser to whet your appetite for a fall dinner party or Thanksgiving feast.

And here are a few of ‘almost pumpkin’ recipes. . .

Calling Pumpkin Spice fans! Pumpkin Spice Chex Snack Mix is an easy recipe for fall snacking! The combination of sweet and salty is highly addictive, customizing to your taste. Best of all, it can be made ahead and comes together in 5 minutes #fall #snack #easy #chex #pumpkinspice #halloween ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pumpkin Spice Chex Snack Mix

Pumpkin Spice Chex Snack Mix is an easy recipe for fall snacking! The combination of sweet and salty is highly addictivecustomizing to your taste. Best of all, it can be made ahead and comes together in 5 minutes.

Celebrate fall with a festive appetizer and this pumpkin-shaped cheeseball. You’ll also find a fun technique to embellish your sweet or savory recipes using ready-to-bake pie crusts, pastry cutters and food coloring ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Painted Pie Crust Leaves and a Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Painted Pastry Leaves are a fun way to add a little fall flourish with refrigerated piecrust, food coloring, and cookie cutters. Embellish and decorate sweet or savory foods, a store-bought pie or cheese ball for fall.

Pumpkin Spice Oreo Truffles! An easy no-bake treat with just four ingredients.

Pumpkin Spice Oreo Truffles

An easy no-bake treat with just four ingredients.

Pimento Cheese Deviled Egg “Pumpkins” A fun fall bite or appetizer in a deviled egg with some cheesy flavor ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Pimento Cheese Deviled Egg “Pumpkins”

A fun fall bite or appetizer in a deviled egg with some cheesy flavor.

Quick and Easy Four-Ingredient Pumpkin Beer Bread #easy #quickbread #recipe #pumpkin #fall ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Quick and Easy Four-Ingredient Pumpkin Beer Bread

Only one bowl and four ingredients needed to make this easy beer bread, delicious warm from the oven, as toast, or enjoy sandwiched together for a delicious grilled cheese.

Looking for the best pumpkin spice recipes? 🍁 From sweet desserts to savory favorites, this roundup has 25 pumpkin spice recipes you’ll love. Perfect for fall baking, brunch, teatime, or holiday gatherings! #pumpkinspice #falldesserts #pumpkinrecipes ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

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  16 comments for “25 Pumpkin Recipes Worthy of a Second Helping: Sweet & Savory Favorites for Fall

  1. Cindi
    October 1, 2025 at 6:42 am

    Lots of baking and eating in my future! Thanks for the great recipes. Peace

  2. Pam
    October 1, 2025 at 7:18 am

    Good morning, Mary! As I am reading your post and seeing all of the beautiful food photos, I am suddenly starving. There are so many fabulous sweet treats that would be perfect with my morning coffee, or anytime of the day. I need to start baking, I love all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice. Happy October 🧡☕️🍁🎃

  3. Terri E
    October 1, 2025 at 7:37 am

    Mary, these recipes look amazing! I’m pinning a bunch!! Can’t wait to try the brownies and bread recipes. Nothing says fall like pumpkins and fall spices. And I especially love looking at the tablescapes and touches that you share. Thanks so much!

  4. Clara
    October 1, 2025 at 9:46 am

    Thanks for the recipes Mary! Clara❤️

  5. Debbie
    October 1, 2025 at 11:57 am

    Oh! My, these recipes look scrumptious! Thank you.

  6. October 1, 2025 at 1:17 pm

    I love beer bread, I’ve got to try your Pumpkin Beer Bread Mary!
    Jenna

  7. October 1, 2025 at 7:58 pm

    I would like to try each and every one of your fabulous treats, Mary! What a wonderful round up of pumpkin flavors. You make them all look so incredibly appetizing. I just wish Fall would last for several more months!

  8. October 1, 2025 at 8:26 pm

    Mary, you are tempting me to bake something. I’ve pretty much “closed the kitchen” other than a few simple meals. Thanks for this wonderful collection of inspirational photos.

  9. October 2, 2025 at 11:34 am

    Gosh, Mary…I added four of these to my list for this fall, as we have a bunch of pumpkins coming to their glorious ripeness…late. Thanks for all your ideas and beautiful photos! Sandi

  10. October 2, 2025 at 1:26 pm

    These recipes are looking absolutely delicious and incredibly tempting! Mary, youve managed to make everything sound so easy and oh-so-fallish. Im particularly drawn to the Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Crème Brulée for Two – it sounds like the perfect cozy night-in dessert. And the Pumpkin Spice No-Churn Ice Cream? I might just have to make that even though its technically spring here! The article is a fantastic roundup, making me want to bake, snack, and decorate all at once. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful ideas – Im definitely pinning a bunch! Happy baking! 🍂🍰🐶

  11. Jan
    October 3, 2025 at 6:58 am

    These recipes are looking absolutely delicious and incredibly tempting! Mary, youve managed to make everything sound so easy and oh-so-fallish. I might just have to make that even though its technically spring here! The article is a fantastic roundup, making me want to bake, snack, and decorate all at once. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful ideas – Im definitely pinning a bunch! Happy baking! 🍂🍰🐶

  12. October 3, 2025 at 7:01 pm

    Yummy recipes and all at our fingertips. Thanks Mary.

  13. byeager54
    October 6, 2025 at 7:48 am

    Wow, love every one of the recipes. Thank you so much for sharing

  14. Michele M.
    October 6, 2025 at 12:18 pm

    Thank you so very much, Mary!!!!!! Now I’d like to bake all week!!!! : – ) I think I just gained 10 pounds just looking at these fabulous pics and recipes! Talk about serious inspiration!!!!!! Whoo hoo! PUMPKINS!!!!

  15. October 7, 2025 at 2:54 am

    These recipes are looking absolutely delicious and incredibly tempting! Mary, you’ve managed to make everything sound so easy and oh-so-fallish. I might just have to make that even though its technically spring here! The article is a fantastic roundup, making me want to bake, snack, and decorate all at once. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful ideas – I’m definitely pinning a bunch! Happy baking! 🍂🍰

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