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27 Cozy Fall Jewish Baking Recipes

From pumpkin spice babka to apple pie kugel, you're in for a delicious autumnal treat.

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The words “sweater weather” fill you with glee. You know the exact date that your favorite coffee shop releases their line of autumnal lattes. You’re about to stream “Gilmore Girls” for the 30th time. Your ideal wardrobe can be found in “When Harry Met Sally.”

You love fall and everything that comes with the changing leaves and nip in the air. And you know that, more than anything else, it’s time to bake.

If you’re looking for your next fall baking project, and you love to play around with Jewish recipes in the kitchen, you’re in the right place. These babkas, rugelach, challahs and more are all infused with signature fall flavors. Yes, we’re talking pumpkin spice — and cinnamon, pecan, sweet potato and maple. Pull on your coziest socks and get baking.

Sticky Cinnamon Bun Rugelach Recipe

Sticky cinnamon bun, meet your new BFF: the rugelach.

Applesauce Soufflé Bread Pudding

Cinnamon, nutmeg cloves and allspice give this dessert the perfect autumnal flavor.

Pull-Apart Pumpkin Challah Rolls with Honey Butter Recipe

Just perfect for fall.

Churro Challah Recipe

I grew up eating both challah and churros and love them equally, which is why I combined these flavors into one delicious loaf. 

5/5 from 1 ratings

Sweet Potato-Pecan Kugel Recipe

This Southern-inspired sweet potato kugel has a sweet, crunchy pecan topping.

5/5 from 7 ratings

Pumpkin Challah Recipe

Pumpkin challah is the perfect bread for an autumnal Shabbat.

4.5/5 from 4 ratings

Cakey Crunch Sweet Potato Kugel

When you’re ready for something super sweet and satisfying, whip up this cakey crunch sweet potato kugel. 

The Best Babka Bread Pudding Recipe

Bread pudding is so easy to make and is one of those great dishes you can whip up with some leftover babka.

Cream Puffs with Candied Pecan and Date Honey Custard

Iconic Jerusalem bakery Kadosh brings you this impressive pastry, perfect for a fall baking project.

Classic Bakery Coffee Cake Recipe

Light, tender and incredibly comforting.

5/5 from 5 ratings

Rugelach Bread Pudding Cheesecake

It’s chocolate rugelach, it’s cheesecake, it’s bread pudding — and it’s absolutely heavenly.

Pumpkin Kugel with Pecan Streusel Recipe

Perfect for a holiday or just a cozy fall evening.

4.5/5 from 2 ratings

Gingersnap and Apple Challah Recipe

This gingersnap and apple challah recipe combines the warm spice of gingersnap cookies with the sweetness of apples, creating a festive and flavorful twist on traditional challah.

Pumpkin Spice Macaroon Cookies Recipe

The pumpkin adds not only great flavor but a moistness these cookies sometimes lack.

Overnight Cinnamon Buns with Tahini Frosting Recipe

The perfect way to start a fall morning.

Challah French Toast with Chai Spices Recipe

This challah French toast with chai spices adds a warm, spiced twist to a classic breakfast.

Vegan Turmeric Maple Challah Recipe

A vegan challah with a sweet and colorful twist.

5/5 from 1 ratings

Pumpkin Bourekas Recipe

Bourekas de kalavasa or “pumpkin turnovers” are the perfect Sephardic dish for fall.

Roasted Butternut Squash Galette Recipe

A beautiful and tasty dish that is perfect for vegetarians and vegans.

Cranberry Challah Donuts Recipe

The donuts are airy and fluffy, and the jam is bright and tart.

Pumpkin Spice Babka

The perfect pumpkin dessert for fall, or anytime.

4/5 from 1 ratings

You Are Going to Love These Giant Babka Cinnamon Rolls

Too delicious to share.

4.1/5 from 7 ratings

Iced Gingerbread Rugelach Recipe

A Jewish twist on seasonal, soft-baked gingerbread.

3.8/5 from 4 ratings

Turkish Coffee Brownies with Cinnamon Caramel

A decadent, Middle Eastern-inspired treat.

Pumpkin Challah Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Decadent and delicious, this challah variation is the autumn comfort food of your dreams.

Apple Pie Kugel Recipe

A fall kugel made for sharing.

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

This dairy-free cake is an autumnal crowd-pleaser.

5/5 from 3 ratings

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