Fall is officially here, and with it comes a chill in the air, which means you’re going to need some help staying cozy in the sukkah when the temps drop at night. Tea and coffee are great, but we all know dessert’s the real way to go! I mean, what’s better than warm desserts right out of the oven?!

Plus, your guests will feel right at home when the warm aromas of apples and spices greet them at the door. It’s a total win-win!

1. Hot Maple-Pecan Lava Cake by Chana Steiner

Featuring a maple-pecan pie topping, this runny, layered lava cake is loaded with warm fall flavors.

2. Warm Peanut Butter S’mores Pie by Leah Klein

Ridiculously good and incredibly easy s’mores pie recipe!

3. Warm Vanilla Apple Cobbler by Rivky Kleiman

This apple cobbler will attest that not all apple crisps are created equal!

4. Apple Cranberry Pie by Sara Goldstein

I love adding orange zest for a bright citrusy note to this classic apple and cranberry pie. It hits all the sweet, tart, and tangy notes!

5. Cinnamon Maple Peach Crisp by Rivky Friedman

This recipe needs no intro. Just make it. It’s peachy perfection!

6. Bourbon Skillet Cookie by Faigy Murray

We all love a warm dessert in the sukkah, but this one is next-level amazing.

7. Caramel Chip Pie by Gitty Friedman

I served this at a Friday-night meal and kept it in the oven until dessert time. It was warm and gooey, and no one guessed it was made with a cake mix!

8. Fully-Loaded Hot Chocolate Chip Cups by Estee Kafra

I usually make these ahead of time, freeze them raw, and take out of the freezer at the beginning of the meal. A few minutes before dessert time, I throw them into the oven so we enjoy it fresh. Everybody loves freshly baked cookie dough — at least everybody that I know! I listed some of the fun sweet stuff that we like to add. Follow ours or make up your own!

9. Caramel Apple Crisp by Rivky Kleiman

Apples and caramel are always a dynamic duo. This sure-bet winner is one of my personal favorites. Special thanks to my friend Batsheva K., who gave me this recipe years ago and now graciously allowed me to share it with you.

10. Hot Oat-Chip Pie with Maple-Pecan Sauce by Faigy Grossman

Tired of the typical hot chocolate chip pie that is really good, but so common? The combination of delicious flavors in this satisfying variation brings on a cozy, content feeling that will have you adding this dessert to your list of favorites!

11. Cookie Dough Fudge Pie by Miriam Pascal

This delicious pie, and its enormous popularity with thousands and thousands of readers, is the ultimate proof that there’s a little kid inside us all, a kid who appreciates the simple pleasures of our childhood. Things like a rich, fudgy pie. Things like chocolate chip cookie dough and fudgy chocolate, straight from the mixer. This might not be the most sophisticated dessert, but it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

12. Apple Smores Tartlets by Faigy Grossman

Amazing combo! The flavors of the apple filling and s’mores ingredients come together to create a fantastic tasting dessert/miniature to present to your family and friends!

13. Hot Fruit Tarts by Sara Wasserman

This light dessert is great for topping off a meal. It’s good at room temperature, but even better hot. Try it with a scoop of ice cream.

14. Crumble-Stuffed Pears by Esther Ottensoser

I find this recipe to be a perfect Yom Tov recipe, as most of the preparation can be done way in advance, yet they will still be perfectly fresh.

15. Chocolate Custard Cookie Pie by Michal Frischman

If we’re really being technical, this is a giant chocolate chip cookie covered with chocolate pudding (my mother’s favorite dessert!). But this pudding is nothing like the powdered mix or after-school snack packs you usually associate with pudding; it’s a super smooth and custard-like chocolate pudding that is rich and delicious. Sorry, Ma, I’m never going back to powdered pudding again!

16. Apple Blueberry Crisp by Brynie Greisman

This presents beautifully in individual pie crusts or puff pastry shells. I give the option of a healthier crust as well. Not too sweet, it is a perfect accompaniment to chicken and meat dishes. Drizzle with blueberry syrup for additional pizzazz and flavor. It can double as a light dessert; shpritz with a dollop of whipped topping if desired.

17. No-Margarine Chocolate Babka from the Dining In Cookbook

Great babka or kokosh recipe – best of all, no unhealthy margarine or shortening!

18. Deep-Dish Caramel Apple Cake by Estee Kafra

A crisp topping with a soft cake underneath, this recipe has become our new family favorite. You need a large, deep Pyrex or glass dish for this one, either round or rectangular.

19. Cinnamon Bun Pie by Miriam Pascal

This recipe was originally intended for my first cookbook, Something Sweet. Sadly, under tight deadlines, I didn’t have the time to give this recipe the time and attention it needed. Luckily, I didn’t forget the idea completely, because once I had the time to develop this recipe properly, it became an instant hit and a family favorite!

20. Fruity Cake with Crumbly Topping by Temi Philip

A fruit cake the way you like it. It works for every season, occasion, or mood. Just swap in and out your favorite or seasonal fruit and your family will be calling dibs for the last piece every time.

21. Baked Cinnamon Pears from the Dining In Cookbook

What a nice change from baked apples. A classy dessert!

22. Sweet and Salty Layered Mocha-Chocolate Pie by Faigy Grossman

Who doesn’t love a fudgy, chocolaty dessert? With the addition of a bit of salt, this favorite goes up a notch.

23. Cranberry-Pear Pie by Tamar Teitelbaum

Cranberry-Pear Pie is a delicious fall dessert with full cranberry flavor, tart and tangy with a hint of spice from cardamom. I know that I’m not the first person to stick pears with cranberries. But, there is a reason for that. Pears are the perfect fruit to gently, subtly moderate the bright, tart cranberry taste. Pears don’t try to be the hero. They are happy sidekicks. I carefully formulated the ratio to ensure that this is a cranberry-forward pie. Think of the best ever cranberry sauce expertly crafted into a thick slice of buttery pie.

Originally published October 2019. Updated and improved September 2025.