Ah autumn. The leaves will change color, the air will become crisp, children are ready to pick out their Halloween costume, and there’s plenty of opportunity for baking and cooking. During the fall, there are very distinct flavors to incorporate in your meals.
Be sure to use the following mouthwatering flavors when cooking for friends and family this fall.
Apple
As the quintessential fall flavor, apples are everywhere during autumn. From the warm and calming scent/taste of hot apple cider to scrumptious homemade apple pie, apples reign supreme during the fall.
The following are common recipes that make use of apples:
- Hot Apple Cider
- Apple Pie
- Apple Turnovers
- Apple Crisp
- Applesauce
- Caramel Apples
- Apple Strudel
- In Salad Recipes
Pumpkin
The second most popular food item/flavor during autumn is pumpkin! Whether you carve pumpkins with your family or put them into a pie, there’s no doubt that pumpkin is one of the best fall flavors.
Next time you’re baking, try making these pumpkin fall food items and recipes:
- Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Muffins (Add Chocolate Chips, Raisins, or Nuts)
- Roasted Pumpkin Soup
- Roasted Pumpkin
Cinnamon and Nutmeg
During the fall it seems as though cinnamon and/or nutmeg is added to every recipe to brighten up the taste. In fact, did you know that cinnamon is great for jumpstarting your metabolism? During the fall, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg in your hot apple cider, on your oatmeal, throughout your apple and pumpkin recipes, and in whatever recipe you desire for a great autumn taste.
Caramel
From caramel apples to caramel espresso drinks, you can find caramel everywhere during the autumn season. Caramel can be added as a main ingredient or as an added treat. Caramel is commonly used to take apple pie and crisp to the next level!
The best part about all of these fall flavors? They can be used in a cake from Jo’s Cakes and Catering! If you need a delicious dessert for a party or occasion this fall, call us at 615-459-9305. We look forward to baking the tastiest fall treat for you!
