Our 25 Best Fall Desserts of All Time

With over 13,000 5-star reviews, Grandma Ople's apple pie is one you don't want to miss. This recipe uses Granny Smith apples, so, if you want to cut the tartness, you can add some cinnamon. "Believe the hype. I made this for the first time for a dinner party I had last week — mostly because I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. And it did not disappoint," says reviewer wee red.

These soft, cake-like pumpkin cookies are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, but you can just use pumpkin pie spice if you prefer. Reviewers say these cookies are delicious with or without icing. "With just the right amount of sweetness from the icing and the right degree of spicy-ness in the cookie these are tender and easy to munch dessert," says home cook Pesco.

Double the layers mean double the goodness! This cheesecake has a graham cracker crust topped with a layer of plain cheesecake and a layer of pumpkin cheesecake. To simplify this recipe, you can use store-bought crust and pumpkin pie filling since it is already spiced.

Perfect for dipping in your coffee or tea, these tasty biscotti are filled with cranberries and pistachios. Reviewers suggest adding orange zest to increase the cookie's flavor. "This is a wonderful recipe. Italian friends have told me this taste 'just the way biscotti is supposed to taste,'" says reviewer GZJ123.

No matter if you like cake-like cookies or cookie bars, these pumpkin bars are the perfect treat. Topped with cream cheese frosting this easy recipe is ready in just 45 minutes. You can make this wow-worthy dessert in a 9x13-inch pan and top with your favorite nuts to add a crunch.

Give your chocolate chip cookies a fall-themed upgrade with these White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies. This recipe follows a traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe but adds white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and brandy instead of vanilla. "What can I say? I've now found a family tradition that I will make for Thanksgiving and Christmas forever! This recipe is delicious," says home cook LonIslandborn.

What sets the Brown Family's pumpkin pie apart, and the reason it has hundreds of 5-star reviews, is the walnut streusel topping. While the topping is optional, many reviewers love to use it and serve the pie with whipped cream. "There aren't enough stars for this pumpkin pie! Everyone raved about it! The streusel topping is incredible and the pie itself makes a great presentation," says reviewer Jillian.

This Autumn Cheesecake is made with apples, cinnamon, and pecans to make the perfect after-dinner dessert. Reviewers recommend doubling the filling to give you a creamier cheesecake and microwaving the apples before you put them on top.

These Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes have a tasty combination of butterscotch, pumpkin, and ginger flavors. You can ice your cupcakes with your favorite frosting, but reviewers loving using cream cheese frosting. "Made as directed and they were very moist, and the crystallized ginger added just the right depth of flavor. These would complement any fall menu," says home cook Odiecat.

Apple enchiladas are so easy to make with just a few ingredients. And they are the perfect alternative when you don't have time to make apple turnovers. Reviewers say this recipe works great with both canned and fresh apples. "I love how quick and easy these are. The tortillas get nice and crunchy on top. They are great hot out of the oven with ice cream. We even love them the next day," says reviewer Nikki.

Say goodbye to your old oatmeal raisin cookie recipe because you'll never go back after trying these Oatmeal Craisin Cookies. In addition to the craisins, reviewers like to add cinnamon, chopped nuts, and even chocolate chips.

With over 6,000 rave reviews, this apple crisp speaks for itself. Don't believe us? Take reviewer Allyson Hester's word for it. "Oh my gosh, this is delicious! I have never had such a delicious apple crisp! I will never search for another recipe! I tossed the apples in the cinnamon and sugar mixture, and I added some nutmeg to that mixture. I think that's what made the apples soooo perfect. Lastly, I doubled the crust recipe and put a layer on top and on the bottom. YUM!!!"

Grandma's Apple Bread Pudding is the perfect comfort food on a chilly fall evening. With apple, cinnamon, and raisin pudding and a vanilla sauce, you can create the taste of Grandma's cooking right in your own oven.

Turn a traditional pecan pie into a bite-sized treat with these pecan pie bars. This recipe uses a jellyroll pan, but you can use a 9x13-inch baking dish instead. These bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack, and you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for special occasions.

These cookie bars are made with applesauce and spiced with pumpkin pie spice for an all-around fall flavor. You can use the recipe's frosting option, or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, or make your favorite frosting to top these cookies. "I served these at our cook-out and it was a hit! (It waaay outranked the lemon bars and chocolate/PB chip cookies). It's moist yet light and the pumpkin pie spice really sets it off. I'll make this one over and over again," says home cook SHARON8799.

It doesn't get any easier than this Two Ingredient Pumpkin Cake. Simply mix a package of spice cake mix with a can of pumpkin and voilà! Serve topped with your favorite icing, recipe creator Chickentarian recommends cream cheese frosting.

This classic pumpkin roll is the perfect dessert for any fall table. In this delicious recipe, a pumpkin cake is filled with a cream cheese frosting and rolled to create a lovely swirl. "I never made a jelly roll cake before and was kind of nervous. I made 2 of them and they were very easy!! I froze mine to bring to a couple of parties, thaws in an hour or so. Looks like a bakery made it and tastes wonderful," says reviewer Susie.

If you love chocolate whoopie pies, you're going to fall in love with these Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. A pumpkin cookies is filled with whoopie pie icing, and although you can serve the cookie on its own, everyone knows it's better sandwich style.

This old-fashioned Buttermilk Pie has a light tangy flavor and a custard-like consistency. This pie can easily be made with a store-bought crust, and it freezes well for a last-minute dessert. "This is the best & easiest pie recipe ever! I am not a hardcore baker but you would never know it because this recipe made my buttermilk pies a hit over the holidays," says home cook sweetsoul1.

Take a break from the traditional apple pies of fall and try this pear pie instead. Reviewers say the filling tastes similar to an apple pie, but with less tart flavor. "This is a great recipe! The sauce is cinnamony, syrupy but not too sweet. The recipe is simple & straightforward. Those lucky enough to taste this delish pie will think you are a serious baker when it is really easy. You can't mess it up," says reviewer victoria.

This Polish recipe combines apples, bananas, buttermilk, and spices to make a delicious and moist cupcake. Reviewers say they taste like a mix between banana bread and apple pie. This recipe doesn't call for a specific frosting, so you can use whatever you like, but reviewers like to use the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting.

This spiced apple and walnut Bundt cake is topped with a decadent caramel glaze and makes for a delicious fall centerpiece on your dinner table. "OMG! This apple cake is so moist and so delicious! It's the perfect fall dessert," says home cook Jillian.

Traditional sweet potato pie is a tasty Southern classic. This pie is spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg and sweetened with both brown and white sugar. "Oh my Gosh! This is the best sweet potato pie I have ever had. I can't believe how good this is and in such a short time! You gotta try this, you will love it," says reviewer N.NERO.

This coffee cake looks just as good as it tastes with a cranberry and pecan layer on top of the sour cream-based cake. "This cake is very delicious, moist, and not to mention absolutely beautiful. The tartness of the cranberries the crunchiness of the nuts and the sweetness of the gooey topping complement each other extremely well," says home cook ggglitch.

This Easy Carrot Cake recipe produces a moist carrot cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting between each layer. While the recipe offers you a cream cheese frosting, many reviewers like to use Cream Cheese Frosting II. "This is an excellent carrot cake! Dense, moist, and flavorful. Hubby raved about it 'til the end," says reviewer BECKYKITTYCAT.