1. Pumpkin Pie It would feel wrong not to include a pumpkin pie recipe on a list of essential fall desserts, so here we are. This recipe from Preppy Kitchen makes a classic pumpkin pie, using ingredients like pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, evaporated milk, and brown sugar.

Once you make it, you'll be hooked all season long. Recipe: Perfect Pumpkin Pie 2. Slow Cooker Apple Crumble There's nothing more quintessentially fall than an apple crumble, and this slow cooker version makes for a hassle-free cooking experience.

You'll simply prep your apples and crumble mixture and then leave it in the slow cooker to do its thing for three hours. The result is a rich dessert that'll most definitely blow you away. Just be sure to pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for maximum effect.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Crumble 3. Salted Caramel Pecan Pie It seems like pecan pie is often overshadowed by pumpkin pie, which is unfortunate because they're both amazing when done right. This salted caramel version is dense, sweet, and nutty, so you'll find yourself savoring every bite.

And you have to admit that the pecans on top of the pie are just so aesthetically pleasing. Recipe: Salted Caramel Pecan Pie 4. Pumpkin Cupcakes There's something so fun about making cupcakes, and these pumpkin-flavored ones taste spectacular.

With ingredients like pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract, these cupcakes are moist, slightly sweet, and super cozy. And while they're already good plain, you.