A Smorgasbord of Autumn Sweets

We've made it to October! As the weather slowly but surely cools down, we’re feeling an unmistakable draw to our favorite fall recipes. Full of warming spices and fall fruit, these treats are peak-level cozy. Whether you enjoy them with a mug of cider, coffee, hot chocolate, or a glass of wine, these recipes will become instant classics in your home. For all of our wine-lovers, we’ve also included pairing options to help make these the ultimate comfort foods. 

Spiced Pear Crumb Cake - The View from Great Island

Full of rich flavor and toasty warmth, this crumb cake is perfect for early fall. Enjoy a fresh twist on coffee cake, built on a base of ripe pears and accented by the deep notes of the Muscovado sugar. No one can resist the perfect texture of a crumb topping, especially when it is brimming with gingerbread aromas!
Recommended pairing: Solera Dessert Wine

 

Orange Glazed Cranberry Bread - Sally’s Baking Addiction 

The perfect combination of bitter, sweet, and acid comes into the most delicious balance in this cranberry bread. Accentuated by a light streusel topping and a zesty glaze along with your choice of either walnuts and pecans, this treat is easily enjoyed as both dessert and breakfast.
Recommended pairing: Reserve Chardonnay

 

Brown Butter Maple Pecan Cookies - Little Vintage Baking

You’ll be feeling cozy and warm after a single bite of these cookies. Not only are they gorgeous to look at, they are overflowing with toasty and nutty flavors courtesy of browned butter and roasted pecans. A very light sprinkling of large flake sea salt creates a tiny symphony of every flavor you like in a single bite.
Recommended pairing: Sangiovese
 

Apple Pie Thumbprint Cookies - Baked Bree

Somehow, these cookies taste the way a crisp autumn morning feels. Sweet, buttery, and tiny touches of savory and salt mingle together in these precious thumbprints. This recipe is versatile enough to shine with other fillings, such as salted caramel or homemade jam. Make a batch and freeze half for a pick-me-up down the road!
Recommended pairing: Sparkling Wine

 

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins - The Novice Chef

If there’s two things that you can’t go wrong with in the fall, it’s pumpkin pie and cheesecake. This recipe is the ultimate marriage of these two forces, bringing together the festive flavors of pumpkin with the timeless richness of a creamy cheesecake all in convenient little muffins that take only 30 minutes to make!
Recommended pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

Happy fall feasting! What are your favorite autumn treats? Let us know @Rubyhillwines!