Pumpkin Bread

Making pumpkin bread from scratch is an essential fall baking project.

This recipewhich makes two loavesis easy and perfect for whipping up with your kids.

Pear Upside-Down Cake

Upside down cakes are not just for pineapples.

Southern Living Apple Crumb Cake sliced and ready to serve

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Pears can play too.

These cookies are simple to make and celebrate all the best flavors of autumn.

Our editors suggest baking more than one batch.

easy caramel-toffee apples on a plate

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Apple Pie Bars

Apple pie fans, you’re in for a real treat.

A scoop of vanilla-or cinnamon-flavored-ice cream is the finishing touch.

apples are ready to shine.

Southern Living Classic Pumpkin Bread sliced and ready to serve

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Sweet Potato Bundt Cake

Bundt cakes are crowdpleasers and simple to make when you’re in pinch.

Take this versatile dessert to a bake sale or bring to Thanksgiving potluck.

Apples and walnuts come together in a to-die-for pie that is delicious for a weekend tailgate or Thanksgiving potluck.

pear upside down cake

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No-Bake Prayer Bars

Is there anything better than a no-bake dessert that involves chocolate?

These easy bars are great for tailgates, fall homecoming, or drop-in guests.

Southern Living Pumpkin Spice Cookies on a plate ready to serve

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Southern Living Apple Pie Bars sliced and on plates to serve

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Southern Living Apple Cobbler in bowls to serve

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Southern Living Pumpkin Snickerdoodles on a plate to serve

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Smores Skillet Pie sliced in the skillet to serve

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Southern Living Apple Crumb Cake sliced and ready to serve

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Southern Living Apple Galette sliced and ready to serve

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Southern Living Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Salted-Caramel Glaze on a cake plate to serve

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Southern Living Apple-Walnut Pie sliced and ready to serve

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Southern Living Prayer Bars sliced on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Pear Pie in the pie dish with a slice out

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Pumpkin Bars

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