5 Cozy Fall Recipes to Try This Season

Fall is in the air and that means it's time for warm spices, roasted vegetables, and hearty, home-cooked meals. Whether you're planning a cozy dinner, a weekend gathering, or just want to enjoy the flavors of the season, these 5 cozy fall recipes are perfect for your table. From creamy soups to apple desserts and savory bakes, each dish is easy to make and packed with seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, squash, and cinnamon. Let these comforting recipes bring warmth and flavor to your autumn cooking.

1. Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Apple

Creamy, cozy, and just the right amount of sweet, this Butternut Squash Soup is basically fall in a bowl. The crisp apple adds brightness, while fresh sage brings that earthy, comforting vibe you didn't know your soup was missing. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you want to grab a blanket and eat dinner by candlelight.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 medium butternut squash (about 2.5 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed

• 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and chopped

• 1 small yellow onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 fresh sage leaves (or ½ tsp dried)

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk (optional)

  
  

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft.

2. Add squash, apple, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.

3. Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until squash is tender.

4. Blend using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches until smooth.

5. Stir in cream or coconut milk if using. Serve warm.

   
   

2. Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Serves: 6

Filling Ingredients:

• 6 medium apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp mix), peeled and sliced

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

  
  

Topping Ingredients:

• ¾ cup rolled oats

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread in a greased 8x8-inch baking dish.

3. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a fork until crumbly.

4. Sprinkle topping over apples.

5. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

   
   

3. Savory Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Galette

Serves: 4 as a light meal or 6 as an appetizer

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet store-bought pie crust or puff pastry

• ¾ cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

• 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled

• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing crust – optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil over medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes until caramelized.

3. In a bowl, mix pumpkin purée with thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

4. Roll out crust on parchment paper. Spread pumpkin mixture, leaving a 1.5-inch border.

5. Top with caramelized onions and goat cheese. Fold edges over the filling.

6. Brush crust with beaten egg (optional). Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.

   
   

4. Maple-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

• 1 large sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and cubed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or dried cranberries

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Whisk olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

3. Toss Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes in the glaze.

4. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 30–35 minutes, tossing halfway.

5. Optional: Sprinkle with pecans or cranberries during the last 5

   minutes.

   
   

5. Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce & Pecans

Serves: 6–8 as an appetizer

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 oz) wheel of Brie cheese

• ¼ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)

• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (optional)

• 1 egg, beaten (if using pastry)

• Crackers or baguette slices for serving

  
  

Instructions:

With puff pastry:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Place Brie in center of puff pastry. Top with cranberry sauce and pecans.

3. Fold pastry over Brie and seal. Brush with egg wash.

4. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

   
   

Without puff pastry:

1. Place Brie in a small oven-safe dish. Top with cranberry sauce and pecans.

2. Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until gooey.

Whether you’re stirring soup on a chilly night or baking apples on a lazy Sunday, these cozy fall recipes are your ticket to sweater-weather bliss. So grab your favorite mug, light a candle, and let your kitchen smell like autumn. Happy cooking, and even happier eating!