Our 25 Best Pumpkin Spice Recipes

October 08, 2018
Whether you like it or not, autumn is also informally reocognized as pumpkin spice season. Although the flavor blend has become a subject of contention in recent years, we are of the opinion that this heavenly mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice remains as delightful as ever. So don't let the pumpkin spice haters get you down—celebrate the season by whipping up one of our 25 favorite pumpkin spiced recipes. 
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DIY Pumpkin Spice with Just 5 Ingredients

Photos by Teresa Sabga / Styling by Jiselle Basile
DIY Pumpkin Spice with Just 5 Ingredients Recipe
PSA: You Should Be Making Your Own Pumpkin Spice—Always
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Candied Walnuts

Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Prop Stylist: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin  
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Candied Walnuts Recipe

Yet another way to enjoy pumpkin spice this season. Gift these to friends as a festive treat, or enjoy them yourself with an autumnal beer. Make sure to use pure maple syrup, as pancake syrup will taste artificial and will likely overwhelm the spiced flavor. 

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Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe

Celebrate the best of fall flavor with this creamy pumpkin pie. This version of the classic Thanksgiving pie is a fluffier, less dense version of the original, so it's perfect for serving at holiday gatherings when you want a crowd-pleaser.

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Use Your Pumpkin Spice Latte to Make a 3-Ingredient Breakfast Casserole

Photos by Teresa Sabga
Use Your Pumpkin Spice Latte to Make a 3-Ingredient Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This is not a drill

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Pumpkin Spice Fudge

Jennifer Causey
Pumpkin Spice Fudge Recipe

We turned the classic pumpkin pie (and the trendiest of fall spice blends) into a tasty confection. Fudge doesn't require the tempering, rolling, and shaping of other made-from-scratch candies. If you don't have a candy thermometer, do the cold water test: Drop a small amount of the cooked sugar mixture in cold water. If it forms a soft ball, the mixture is ready for pouring into the prepared pan.

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Vegan Mini Pumpkin Spice Bites

Jamie Vespa
Vegan Mini Pumpkin Spice Bites Recipe

For a guilt-free, vegan dessert that's sure to get you in the fall spirit, there's no better option than these adorable mini pumpkin spice bites. Encased in a simple walnut-pecan-date crust, the key to this autumnal treat lies in the silken tofu filling. Providing a creamy consistency without affecting flavor, silken tofu is the best kept vegan dessert secret.

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Single-Serving Pumpkin Spice Latte

Jamie Vespa
Single-Serving Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

What if we told you that you could make your favorite, Starbucks-inspired pumpkin spice latte, right there in the comfort of your own home kitchen? Rather than calling for a big batch of homemade pumpkin spice syrup, we've streamlined the process so that you only make as much pumpkin syrup as you need for one latte.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie with Coffee Liqueur Whipped Cream

Photo: Daniel Agee; Food Styling: Pam Lolley; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie with Coffee Liqueur Whipped Cream Recipe

Whether or not you’re a fan of the infamous, seasonal Starbuck’s beverage, we’re willing to bet you won’t have any regrets about swapping your typical pumpkin pie for this caffeinated uptake this Thanksgiving. We were surprised by just how amazing a hint of coffee sets off creamy, spiced pumpkin pie filling, but the depth of rich flavor speaks for itself—this PSL-inspired pie is in a league of it’s own. Served with a coffee liqueur-spiked whipped cream, this fall dessert reaches a level of decadence a basic pumpkin pie could only dream of. Note: If you opt to create a decorative lattice effect as we did here, be very careful when placing your dough strips atop the pie—the pie’s surface will be very hot and not fully set.

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Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans Recipe

Candied pecans and a rich, buttery icing turn a simple pumpkin Bundt cake into a grand finale dessert. For the smoothest texture and most impressive presentation, make sure the icing is still warm when you spoon it over the cake.

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Spiced Pumpkin Grits

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Spiced Pumpkin Grits Recipe

Buttermilk adds a subtle, creamy tang to the grits.

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Pumpkin Spice Cornbread

Pumpkin Spice Cornbread Recipe

Put a little something extra in that cornbread with this pumpkin spice variation that celebrates autumn's most famous flavor. Less than ten ingredients are all you need for this easy and classic cornbread recipe that includes seasonal ingredients like pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. If you want an added dose of sweetness, simply top with fresh honey butter. 

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Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Coffee Glaze

Photo: Darcy Lenz
Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Coffee Glaze Recipe

Full of warming fall flavors, these fluffy Pumpkin Spice Cookies are just about the perfect after-dinner treat to pair with a cup of coffee. After all, they’re basically everyone’s favorite seasonal latte delivered in cookie form. 

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Savory Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby

Photo: Caitlin Bensel, Styling: Blakeslee Giles and Audrey Davis
Savory Pumpkin Spice Dutch Baby Recipe

This festive dish is essentially a large pumpkin pancake that is perfectly fitting for your fall brunch spread. Featuring cracked pepper, bacon, and roasted onions, this dish is a unique and savory take on pumpkin spice flavors.  Of course, if a sweet pumpkin spice version is more to your liking, the recipe can be adjusted to fit your sweet tooth cravings. Simply omit the black pepper and exchange the bacon and thyme roasted onions for a sweeter topping instead, such as sautéed apples, honey, or powdered sugar. 

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Pumpkin Spice Battenberg

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine 
Pumpkin Spice Battenberg Recipe

A Battenberg cake has two flavors of sponge cake with a layer of jam wrapped up in a thin layer of marzipan, like a present. When cut, the layers look like a two-colored checkered pattern. Here's a tip: Coat your pan with cooking spray because that's what will keep the parchment paper divider in place for the pretty pumpkin and vanilla layers. Marzipan can be found in specialty stores or ordered online. 

 

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Spiced Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Photo: Travis Rathbone
Spiced Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe

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Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Photo: Oxmoor House
Spiced Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Nothing says "holidays" like the aromas of a cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves wafting from the kitchen as you bake a loaf of sweet pumpkin bread.

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Super Bowl Pumpkin Spice Cake

Super Bowl Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe
No Super Bowl party or tailgate is complete without a spice cake decorated like a football field. Pick the colors of the opposing teams for the end zone frosting and use pretzels and the goal posts.
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Mini Pumpkin Spice Loaves

Oxmoor House
Mini Pumpkin Spice Loaves Recipe
These mini-pumpkin bread loaves are flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, filled with golden raisins, and topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting. If you're giving the loaves as gifts, you can put the frosting in a separate container for easier packaging.

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Pumpkin-Spice Muffins

Photo: Oxmoor House
Pumpkin-Spice Muffins Recipe
The onset of autumn is worth celebrating, so why not make a huge batch of mulled apple cider and serve it with these spiced pumpkin muffins? The pumpkin adds gorgeous color, flavor, and moisture as well as fiber, vitamin A, and potassium.

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Pumpkin and Spice Rolls

Pumpkin and Spice Rolls Recipe
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Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake

Photo: Miki Duisterhof; Styling: Stephana Bottom
Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

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Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka

Brown Cannon III
Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka Recipe
Infuse your favorite vodka with the comforting flavors of vanilla, pumpkin, and nutmeg for a one-of-a-kind cocktail.

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Pumpkin Spice Pudding Dessert

Pumpkin Spice Pudding Dessert Recipe

An easy fall dessert recipe tastes like pumpkin pie when vanilla pudding, pumpkin, cream cheese and spices are mixed together and topped with Reddi-wip

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Iced Pumpkin Spice Cake

Iced Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

A pumpkin cake recipe with golden raisins and pumpkin pie spice topped with a white drizzle and nuts for a fall treat

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