20 Gluten-Free Fall Desserts

Like many others, the urge to bake is strongest come fall. Being gluten-free, though, I think a lot of people expect me to bake a really dry pumpkin loaf, or make something that has that gluten-free look, never mind the taste. But I can honestly say that’s never been my experience; you just have to find the right recipes. That’s why we put together a list of our favorite gluten-free fall desserts. They’re all perfectly autumnal, absolutely gluten-free and amazing by any dessert standards—not just gluten-free ones.

We’ve included gluten-free versions of all the best fall desserts, like Thanksgiving-friendly pies, cinnamon-scented pastries, low-lift bakes and confections good enough for a high-end chocolate shop. There are plenty of seasonal flavors here, too, with apple and pumpkin being the mainstays, but nuts, cranberries, fall spices and caramel also shine as stars in their own right.

And if nothing inspires you, just know that you can make pretty much any dessert recipe gluten-free by using one of the best gluten-free flour blends instead of all-purpose flour and ensuring there is no gluten hiding in the other ingredients. To prevent dense, dry desserts, it’s super important you measure the flour properly (in other words, do not stick the measuring cup into the bag). At the end of the day, we’re all shooting for that golden compliment: “I cannot believe this is gluten-free!”