17 Desserts That Taste Like Thanksgiving Without the Turkey
Skip the main course and dive straight into the flavors of Thanksgiving with these sweet treats. Each dessert is full of the classic spices, fruits, and cozy tastes that make the holiday so memorable.
With a mix of creamy, spiced, and fruity options, this collection makes it easy to create a table everyone will love, anytime you want that festive feeling.
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
This Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie recipe is as straightforward as pie gets! Perfect for those who avoid lactose, it replaces traditional evaporated milk with a dairy-free alternative, ensuring everyone can enjoy this fall favorite. Its creamy texture and rich flavor make it a hit at any gathering without any dairy worries.
Get the Recipe: Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie.
Orange Cranberry Pumpkin Quick Bread
Sweet and tangy flavors blend in Orange Cranberry Pumpkin Quick Bread. It’s a delicious treat with cranberry bursts and citrus undertones that tastes so good!
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Gugelhupf
This Gugelhupf, or Kugelhopf, is a traditional German sweet yeast bread that is often served for breakfast or afternoon tea with coffee for dunking. It is served around the holidays, for occasions when the company comes.
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Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible charm of our soft and chewy molasses cookies, where each bite offers a delightful blend of rich, deep molasses flavor and a perfectly tender texture. These homemade treats are a cozy embrace for your taste buds, perfect for those who cherish the warmth of classic, comforting flavors.
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Apple Crumb Pie
Apple Crumb Pie features warmly spiced apples nestled under a buttery, crunchy crumb topping. This Dutch-style pie simplifies the classic dessert, skipping the traditional top crust for a delightful streusel that’s both easier to make and deliciously satisfying. It’s a cozy, comforting treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Apple Cranberry Crisp
Apple Cranberry Crisp is a wonderfully easy dessert that’s both delicious and inclusive, catering to gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can have this dish ready to bake. It combines the sweet flavors of apples with the tangy zest of cranberries, all topped with a crispy, crumbly topping that’s made without any gluten or dairy products.
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Cranberry Cherry Crisp
This Cranberry Cherry Crisp could not be easier and has the bonus of being vegan and gluten-free! What a perfect holiday dessert that is also pretty healthy, with lots of antioxidants and fiber!
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Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream Sauce
Sweet and warm apple topping made with fresh apples and a few other staples like butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Delicious over vanilla ice cream.
Get The Recipe: Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sauce.
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Indulge in Pumpkin Spice Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert with the perfect blend of pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy frosting.
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Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist homemade pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting! This easy fall dessert takes less than 40 minutes and is perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Pumpkin Dump Cake
Skillet Pumpkin Dump Cake is the perfect, quick and easy thanksgiving dessert that can and should be enjoyed all year long with ice cream.
Get The Recipe: Skillet Pumpkin Dump Cake.
Apple Upside Down Cake
Apple upside-down cake is an easy, one-bowl dessert. This apple cake has a buttery, brown sugar apple topping on a moist butter cake.
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Apple Pie Cupcakes
These Apple Pie Cupcakes are a must-try if you’re searching for Fall Cupcake Recipes or fun Thanksgiving Cupcakes. Made with warm apple cinnamon flavors, they taste like mini pies baked into fluffy cupcakes. The ultimate apple treats for cozy gatherings, holiday parties, or anytime you’re craving Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes.
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Apple Cobbler Cake Recipe
This easy Apple Cobbler Cake combines soft cake with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples, perfect for any occasion. Serve with ice cream or caramel for an extra sweet treat!
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Cinnamon Apple Cake
Easy one-bowl cinnamon apple cake recipe! This moist apple cake is topped with a simple cinnamon sugar crumble. So easy, so good!
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Apple Dumplings Using Crescent Rolls
These Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls wrap tart apples in buttery dough and bake in a brown sugar sauce with a splash of Mountain Dew.
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Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe
This is the BEST old-fashioned fresh apple cake recipe and a firm family favorite. This moist and flavorful cake is bursting with as much fresh apple as I could cram into it. Nutty browned Butter, walnuts, and cinnamon, with a dulce de leche topping, take it to the next level.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe.
