Autumn Baking

As the chill of autumn sets in, we find ourselves gravitating to the kitchen, eager to fill the house with the enticing aroma of fresh-baked goods. Here you'll find recipes that feature favorite autumnal ingredients, including pumpkins, apples, pecans and maple syrup—they're perfect for preparing cool-weather treats.

Begin your day with moist carrot-apple muffins, chock-full of nuts and fruits. When hungry kids come home from school, offer them pumpkin cookies or crisp maple-pecan squares. Carrot cake topped with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting makes an irresistible ending to a casual dinner with friends. Or, if you're entertaining and want to end the evening on a dramatic note, try your hand at making a beautiful salted caramel apple pie or a pumpkin or pecan pie with a decorative crust.