At farmers’ markets, produce bins are brimming with apples, figs, pears and pumpkins. Here we feature creative dessert recipes inspired by the season’s bounty, such as an apple cake studded with raisins and seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. A creamy rice pudding is topped with crisp Asian pears accented by spicy fresh ginger. And try our chocolate cake that’s exceptionally moist, thanks to a secret ingredient: grated raw pumpkin.
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Spiced Apple Cake
Baked Apples with Blue Cheese, Black Pepper and Honey
Coconut Rice Pudding with Gingered Asian Pears
Chocolate-Pumpkin Cake
Spiced Pear Upside-Down Cake
Poached Quince with Mascarpone, Caramel and Gingersnaps
Purple Grape Tart
Persimmon Pudding