Pumpkin pie fans, rejoice! Check out the autumn baking recipe trending right now

Has the autumn chill put you in the mood for baking? If you're like us then a cosy, cold-weather weekend is far more enjoyable when tucking into something delicious, and if you're yet to get your pumpkin fix then there’s one trending recipe that you need to know. Sweet, creamy and oh-so-warming, it's a taste of autumn and will leave you forgetting all about summer's balmier climes. It's our irresistible pumpkin pie with stem ginger cream, the perfect antidote to chilly evenings. Continue reading to uncover nine more seasonal bakes from our recipe archive, each one celebrating the very best of autumn produce.

For even more ideas this season, get cosy with our selection of autumn baking recipes featuring seasonal apples, pumpkins, plums and pears. Looking for a comforting bake that's also budget-friendly? Our budget autumn baking recipes are sure to hit the spot, from thrifty apple crumbles to simple ginger cookies. Or if you’re looking for new ways to keep little ones entertained, take a look at our autumn baking projects for kids, including blackberry cakes and toffee apple cookies.

1. Best ever pumpkin pie with stem ginger cream

Isn't autumn the best season to bake? Turn the volume up on a classic American pumpkin pie and make it fit for a dinner party feast, with stem ginger cream and pumpkin seed brittle. For a glossy finish, brush the surface of the pie with a little syrup from the jar of stem ginger before piling on the cream.

For further inspiration, why not explore our pumpkin pie recipes or try our gloriously sweet pumpkin ideas?

2. Caramel apple cinnamon buns

If squidgy cinnamon buns are more your thing, you're in luck. Balancing the sharp flavour of apple with the sweetness of caramel and a tangy soft cheese icing, these toffee-apple-inspired cinnamon buns are a serious contender for the most delicious autumnal bake.

If buns are a personal favourite of yours then check out our collection of bun recipes, featuring traditional Chelsea buns and fruity Belgian buns. Or try one of our top toffee apple desserts, which are even better than the real thing.

3. Easy apple crumble recipe

You can't beat our traditional apple crumble recipe for a comforting autumn pud. Perfect for easing into the new season, it sees a soft Bramley apple filling topped with a satisfyingly crisp, buttery crumble. Try it for a fail-safe dessert to share with friends and family.

If you make apple crumble all the time, you may feel like trying something different, such as adding a handful of blackberries to the apples. Or try mixing ½ tsp mixed spice, cinnamon or allspice, or the scraped seeds of half a vanilla pod, into the sugar when tossing apples.

See our collection of top crumble recipes for more buttery inspiration, like our rhubarb crumble and raspberry crumble.

4. Ginger biscuits

Use both fresh and ground ginger to make these moreish biscuits, which are great to serve alongside a cuppa for afternoon tea. You could easily double or triple the recipe to make a larger batch, ready for when guests arrive. They're super easy to make and speedy too, baked in the oven for less than 10 minutes until golden brown.

Discover more new favourites in our easy biscuit recipes and ginger biscuit recipes, or take a browse through our collection of seasonal autumn cookies.

5. Pumpkin spice cupcakes

If you're into all things pumpkin spice, there's nothing stopping you from rustling up a batch of these moreish cupcakes. Light, fluffy and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing and a dusting of pumpkin spice, they're the perfect seasonal treat to enjoy in the coming months.

Find more pumpkin-spiced delights in our collection of pumpkin dessert recipes or take a look at our spookily good Halloween cupcakes.

6. Caramel pear blondies

Level up your brownie game and try our seasonal caramel and pear blondies, perfect for an indulgent teatime treat. With a biscuity flavour that comes from browning the butter, they're moreish and deliciously chewy. You could also try swapping dried pears for chopped dried apple, if you like.

We've got plenty more blondie and brownie recipes to try, not to mention our vast collection of afternoon tea recipes.

7. Apple hand pies

Make a batch of these seasonal apple hand pies and freeze them, uncooked, for a later date. This ensures a homemade sweet treat that's ready to bake as soon as cravings hit. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, they're encased in a golden shortcrust pastry. Don't have the energy to make pastry from scratch? Do not fret: this recipe uses ready-rolled shortcrust pastry to cut corners.

Discover more sumptuous pastry treats in our collection of sweet pie recipes or check out our apple dessert recipes.

8. Fig sponge pudding

Sponge pudding gets taken up a level with the addition of delicious baked figs and thyme, resulting in a seriously comforting wintry dessert. The crisp top of the pudding provides a great contrast of textures with the sponge centre, but if you want even more crunch, try crumbling over a couple of sesame brittle bars. Make sure to serve warm with cream, ice cream or Greek yogurt.

For more crowd-pleasing suppers, check out our dinner party dessert recipes.

9. Blackberry & orange cake

Celebrate the early autumn harvest with plump, juicy blackberries in this stunning layered cake. This twist on a layered sponge cake combines seasonal blackberries with zesty oranges and marmalade in place of your usual filling. Infuse the fluffy sponge with the zingy orange drizzle and top with sweet marmalade, light buttercream and tart blackberries. It's perfect to serve to guests at an autumn-themed afternoon tea.

Put those berries to work with our ultimate blackberry recipe collection.

10. Sticky ginger skillet parkin

Try this one-pan pud/cake hybrid as an easy dessert for Bonfire Night, Halloween or cooler nights. Served straight from the oven, it’s perfect with custard and delivers on wow factor, perfect for serving to a crowd. It will keep for up to seven days, wrapped well, and will get stickier the longer it rests. Serve cut into slices when cooled – you could even wrap up in baking parchment and take it to Bonfire Night parties.

If you like the look of this, you may also like our selection of Bonfire Night cake recipes.

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