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    Last Modified: Apr 8, 2022 by Tara Ziegmont Leave a Comment

    34 Kid-Approved Fall Recipes

    Fall is finally here and these 34 kid-approved quick & easy recipe ideas will ease you into fall with hearty and healthy comfort food. Includes all of your new favorite comfort food recipes that even picky eaters will love, like apple recipes, pumpkin recipes, soups and stews, even snacks and main dishes!

    collage of fall comfort foods

    When I think of fall recipes, I think of apples and pumpkins and lots of soups and stews. I love cooking in the fall season, when it's okay to heat up the house with the oven and apples are covering every surface in the house.

    Okay, not really, but they are plentiful during the fall, right? I love to eat produce in season because it just tastes so much better.

    So anyway, it is hard to please the palate of my picky eater, but these 11 recipes work most of the time.

    Here are some of our favorites for now and the next couple of months:

    12 Apple Recipes

    The Very Best Apple Ring Pancakes
    This is one of my favorites. Imagine an apple ring filled up with pancake batter and then cooked. Yes, that. It's pretty much dessert for breakfast.

    These tasty apple ring pancakes are simple, easy, and make light and fluffy pancakes. Such a healthy, delicious recipe with fresh fruit and cinnamon.
    Check this out
    Baked Apple Pecan Pancake Recipe
    The best simple and easy recipe! Cooked in the oven with fresh apples and chopped nuts, this recipe is great for fall family gatherings.

    This is another dessert on a dinner plate thing. It's a 9×13 pan-sized pancake full of diced apples and pecans. I like to serve it with eggs or sausage for a more filling meal.
    Check this out
    Super Stuffed Baked Apples
    The best simple and easy gluten-free baked apples recipe. This healthy recipe can be made in the oven or microwave. Stuffed with granola, sugar, and oats. Whole apples soften and make a perfect side dish or dessert. Delicious with ice cream.
    Check this out
    a super stuffed baked apple with cinnamon brown sugar filling spilling out and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
    Wormy Apple - A Creative, Healthy, & Fun Afternoon Snack for Kids
    This creative and unique apple snack is silly and fun. Kids will love the gummi worm and gobble down the healthy apple with peanut butter.
    Check this out
    An apple with a gummi worm
    The Best Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
    How to make the best easy caramel apple upside down cake. This simple recipe uses a box cake mix with apples, cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar to make a gooey, rich, moist dessert.
    Check this out
    caramel apple upside down cake on a plate with whipped cream
    How to Make Applesauce in the CrockPot
    Easy homemade slow cooker applesauce with none of the work. Add some cinnamon and spice and sugar if you want it. This is the perfect gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and paleo sweet snack!
    Check this out
    A bowl of fruit, with Apple and Sugar
    Cracker Barrel Copycat Skillet Fried Apples
    Cracker Barrel copycat skillet fried apples make a delicious side dish for any brunch, breakfast, or dinner or a rich dessert over ice cream or custard. This is a simple & easy recipe that can be prepared in under an hour.
    Check this out
    a close up of fried apples
    The Best Apple Crisp Recipe You'll Ever Eat - Quick & Easy Dessert
    This easy apple crisp is the best recipe you'll ever eat! With its rich topping and no oats plus a secret ingredient, you'll never make another apple crisp recipe again!
    Check this out
    A collage of whole apples and chopped apples
    Crunchy Apple Crisp - Quick & Easy Dessert Recipe
    This old fashioned crunchy apple crisp recipe uses simple ingredients and no oats to make a rich, sweet dessert with a perfect for any meal. 
    Check this out
    Kids standing in front of an oven with apples
    German Apple Fritters from the 1910 Gold Medal Flour Cookbook
    These easy German apple fritters come from my great grandmother's 1910 Gold Medal Flour cookbook. You'll love this simple vintage dessert!
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    apple fritters on a cutting board
    Homemade Apple Butter
    This easy recipe will show you how to make the best thick and rich homemade apple butter in the slow cooker or on the stove. Spiced only with cinnamon for the authentic flavor you love!
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    Caramel Apple Strudel
    How to make the best simple and easy caramel apple strudel - Because this recipe uses crescent rolls for dough, it comes together in just a few minutes and tastes amazing. The filling is sweet but not too sweet because it uses a Granny Smith apple.
    Check this out
    a close up of a caramel apple strudel

    7 Pumpkin Recipes

    Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
    Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats are a healthier way to start your mornings. Packed with hearty old fashioned oats, sweet pumpkin, and a sprinkle of cozy fall flavors, you can have this protein-packed dish prepped in minutes. Thick, creamy, and bursting with flavor, these overnight oats are the perfect breakfast to enjoy all year long!
    Check this out
    pumpkin pie overnight oats in a mason jar
    Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
    These healthy baked pumpkin spice donuts are packed with pumpkin and cinnamon, dipped in a sweet milk and sugar glaze, and sprinkled with walnuts, making them the ultimate fall breakfast or dessert! This easy baked pumpkin donut recipe makes moist and fluffy cake donuts.
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    No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
    This no-churn pumpkin pie ice cream recipe creates a creamy, rich pumpkin treat that’s full of deliciously spiced fall flavors. No machine is needed to make this simple and easy gluten-free frozen dessert.
    Check this out
    a glass dish with pumpkin pie ice cream
    Pumpkin Dump Cake
    How to make the best pumpkin dump cake. This simple and easy recipe is better than any desserts you've ever had! It is made with a yellow cake mix and sweetened condensed or evaporated milk, sugar, and spices and topped with crunchy roasted pecans.
    Check this out
    pumpkin crunch cake in a baking dish
    Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie with Streusel Topping
    This rich and creamy praline pumpkin pecan pie includes a streusel topping that is made from brown sugar, butter, and pecans. The topping is crispy and crunchy and adds an amazing sweetness to the traditional pie. You will love it!
    Check this out
    pumpkin pie with pecan streusel topping
    How to Make Pumpkin Flan
    This is the best simple and easy pumpkin spice flan you'll ever taste! This recipe is easy to follow. Pumpkin flan is incredibly smooth and creamy with a thin caramel sauce.
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    A plate of pumpkin flan
    Caramelized Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
    Roasting pumpkin seeds is easy and the results are delicious! These caramelized pumpkin seeds are sweet and crunchy.
    Check this out
    Pumpkin seeds

    8 Soups & Stews

    Taste of Home cheeseburger soup stovetop recipe
    This soup originally appeared in Taste of Home magazine. It's like the thickest, richest, slightly spicy cheese soup paired with hamburger and potatoes. My kids ask for it about once a week.
    Check this out
    Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup from Taste of Home
    Slow cooker cheeseburger soup, originally from Taste of Home, is a rich and creamy, cheesy soup made with ground beef, potatoes, onions, and carrots in a Velveeta base with a mildly spicy kick. This soup is a huge hit and makes enough for a crowd.
    Check this out
    cheeseburger soup with ground beef and Velveeta
    Cheesy cauliflower soup
    This low carb, gluten-free soup is healthy and under 200 calories a bowl. Quick and cheesy. Uses chicken broth but could be made vegetarian with vegetable stock instead.

    Cheese is a theme for us because our kids love it, and they will eat a lot of things disguised with it. This soup has a base of cauliflower, but because it is puréed, they would never know. It's just full of cheesy goodness.
    Check this out
    Creamy cheesy vegetable soup (gluten-free & low carb recipe)
    I have to be honest and admit that my picky eater won't go near this soup, but my younger daughter loves it, so I thought I'd throw it in anyway. It's basically a cheesy base with assorted veggies thrown in. I like it a lot.

    This delicious soup is loaded with fresh veggies and lots of cheese. Super quick and easy, this is the best comfort food for families in fall and winter. Low carb.
    Check this out
    Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe
    How to make the best simple & easy slow cooker potato chowder - This crockpot soup is the ultimate comfort food for fall and winter dinners. Favorite food of picky eaters. Includes vegetarian option.
    Check this out
    Crockpot Corn Chowder
    Creamy Crockpot corn chowder is full of corn, carrots, potatoes, and cheese, making it a simple and easy meal for any night of the week. Let it cook all day in the slow cooker. Easy to make vegetarian and gluten-free.
    Check this out
    crockpot corn chowder with carrots and cheese in a white bowl
    Crockpot beef stew
    Classic slow cooker beef stew is hearty and full of tender beef, potatoes, carrots in a thick and rich broth. This easy and delicious soup is definition of comfort food. Made in the crockpot, the stew is a classic recipe that cooks to perfection with almost no prep!
    Check this out
    beef stew in a black bowl
    Easy Black Bean Chili with Ground Beef and Red Wine
    My younger daughter calls this Black Bean Soup, and she goes crazy for black bean soup. This easy black bean chili recipe is quick & easy, flavorful without too much spice thanks to the addition of red wine. It’s hearty and delicious and great for a fall or winter meal!
    Check this out

    5 Savory Comfort Foods

    BBQ beef biscuit cups
    These are so easy to make, and both of my kids love them. A sweet & savory BBQ beef mixture tucked inside flaky refrigerated biscuits. This simple & easy ground beef recipe has just a few fast ingredients.
    Check this out
    Beef BBQ biscuit cups ready to eat
    Chicken corn mini pies with refrigerated biscuits
    Chicken and corn mini pies are the ultimate comfort food, and my kids will eat them for days! They’re made from biscuits stuffed full of corn, chicken, onions, cheddar, and cream cheese. So good - I always make a double batch!
    Check this out
    the creamy center of the chicken corn mini pies
    Super quick & easy baked ziti
    You absolutely can't go wrong with noodles, cheese, and tomato sauce. This is a very cheesy recipe. (I bet you wouldn't have guessed that from the above, would you??)

    Made with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses and ground beef or sausage, this easy baked ziti can be made with regular or gluten-free pasta.
    Check this out
    Cheesy Low-Carb Ham and Cauliflower Casserole
    Cheesy low-carb ham and cauliflower casserole is the ultimate low-carb comfort food. I created the recipe to use up leftover ham, but I liked it so much that I'll be buying ham steaks specifically to make it.
    Check this out
    ham and cauliflower casserole in a black baking dish
    Creamy Swiss Cheese Chicken with Mushrooms
    This simple and easy dinner recipe is rich and decadent. with a creamy sauce with mushrooms. Baked in a casserole dish, this gluten-free meal is the ultimate comfort food with juicy oven baked chicken. Low carb keto recipe.
    Check this out
    creamy swiss cheese chicken on a plate with a fork

    2 Snack Recipes Just for Fun

    Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips
    Light, crispy, and delicious, these easy homemade air fried potato chips are healthy because they're seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked to perfection in the air fryer! Much better than store bought!
    Check this out
    Homemade copycat Cracker Jacks caramel corn recipe
    This homemade caramel corn recipe is simple, quick, and easy with brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Soft and chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, the peanuts make it healthier.
    Check this out

    These quick and easy fall recipes are going to make even your pickiest eaters happy. Everyone loves comfort food, and these healthy and hearty recipes are going to be your new favorites!

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