By: Isabella Wang

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Not sure what to make during autumn? Well, here are 5 recipes made with in-season produce that you can prepare this fall season to warm yourself up as the weather is getting cooler. From meals to desserts, one will surely catch your eye.

1. Apple Pie

When people think about the autumn season, one thing pops into their minds first; a classic dessert made with apples. This classic is no other than the apple pie. Topped with whipped cream or ice cream when served, an apple pie is one of the best desserts to enjoy during fall. Make this pie to share with your friends and family with this recipe.

2. Butternut Squash Soup

As the weather gets colder and harsher, a warm bowl of soup is what many people opt for to warm themselves up. Since butternut squashes are in season during autumn,  they are the perfect choice as  the primary ingredient for your homemade soup. Enjoy this butternut squash soup by following this recipe to keep the chills away.

3. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Are you not  sure what you should make with your leftover pumpkin? Well, this recipe is for you. With the combination of spices and pumpkin flesh, this recipe uses something with a rather bland flavour to make something delicious. Make these rolls during the fall season to savour all the fall flavours.

4. Pear Crisp

Another fruit that is in-season during autumn are pears. Since pears are ripe  during early November, now is the perfect time to go pear-picking and use these fruits to make pear crisp. This recipe is a twist on the classic dessert apple crisp. Bursting with flavours of ginger and cinnamon, this recipe will surely light a spark on your taste buds.

5. Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Craving for something both savory and sweet? This sweet potato gnocchi recipe is perfect for you. Made with another produce in-season during fall, this recipe is a warm meal that will satisfy your cravings. The gnocchi is often  paired with a buttery sage and rosemary sauce to make the dish even better.

Works Cited

MOSHASMAMA. “Apple Pie by Grandma Ople.” Allrecipes, 2023, www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12682/apple-pie-by-grandma-ople/.

Jeanine, and Jack. “Butternut Squash Soup.” Love and Lemons, 13 Sept. 2023, www.loveandlemons.com/butternut-squash-soup/. 

Monique. “Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat.” Ambitious Kitchen, 21 Sept. 2023, www.ambitiouskitchen.com/best-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls/.

Jen. “Pear Crisp.” Carlsbad Cravings, 5 Mar. 2021, www.carlsbadcravings.com/pear-crisp/.

Bond, Sarah. “How to Make Sweet Potato Gnocchi.” Live Eat Learn, 25 July 2023, www.liveeatlearn.com/sweet-potato-pumpkin-gnocchi/.