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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    The Surefire Way to Make Your Kitchen Smell like Fall

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated October 28, 2025 · Published October 28, 2025 · Leave a Comment

    If you've ever wished you could bottle up the scent of fall, this is the next best thing. The surest way to make your kitchen smell like the season is simple-start baking. From cozy spices to sweet apples and pumpkin, these recipes fill your home with that unmistakable autumn aroma. They don't just smell incredible, though-they taste every bit as good as they smell.

    Pumpkin Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips

    Pumpkin Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips
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    Pumpkin Banana Muffins bring the cozy flavors of fall right into your kitchen. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these delicious muffins with minimal effort. Packed with pumpkin, banana, and a hint of pumpkin spice, plus plenty of chocolate chips, they're sure to be a hit with everyone in the family.

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    Cranberry Muffins

    Cranberry muffins.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    These muffins combine a sweet vanilla flavor with a burst of tart cranberry in every bite. They're simple to whip up and are based on my well-loved vanilla muffin recipe. Perfect for filling your kitchen with that cozy fall aroma, these treats are a delightful addition to any gathering or just a nice snack at home.

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    Cinnamon Apple Muffins

    An apple cinnamon muffin.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    These muffins are packed with rich apple flavor and topped with a sweet, sticky glaze. They bring the cozy feeling of fall right into your kitchen. Perfect for enjoying with a warm drink or as a tasty snack, these treats are sure to brighten up any day.

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    Puff Pastry Apple Pie

    Apple pie.
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    This pie is a simple and quick option that uses frozen puff pastry and a filling that doesn't require any cooking. It's one of the best apple pies you'll ever taste. Perfect for when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Easy Apple Crisp

    Apple crisp.
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    This recipe is quick and easy, taking just 35 minutes to prepare. It features tart green apples covered in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix, topped with a crunchy layer that includes a touch of shredded coconut. It's great on its own, but adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes it even better.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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