Pumpkin spice: in or out?

Chefs, pastry chefs, and cookbook authors dish.

A cornucopia of seasonal flavors and ingredients are available.

pomegranate orange cream tart

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(Were looking at you,cranberries,apples, andcaramel!)

Youre about to score some seriously sweet fall dessert inspiration that will have you ahead of the trends!

It’s whyGrandma’s version of a recipeis always the best!

crinkle cake

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), or the garnishes (date caramel).

With a growing interest in plant-based diets, we are increasingly creating vegan versions of traditional favorites.

This trend aligns with a broader shift towards sustainability and healthier eating.

), as well as kumquats, pomegranates, and root vegetables.

With its peak season in October and November, rutabaga is one of my favorites.

It is so versatile, Harris says.

And how lucky are we to be able to savor their layered masterpieces?

A croissant is perhaps one of the hardest things to make in a pastry kitchen, Ansel tellsBHG.

To this day, I still work every day with our team on our recipe!

(Were also swooning over thesage-infused sausage and maple syrup croissantsthat we spotted at New York CitysRadio Bakery.)

But the sweet-and-savory baked goods wont stop there, and were not just talking aboutpotato chip-studded cookiesorbacon-topped cupcakes.

People want to know where their food comes from, Clarke says.

Think: Butternut squash-five spice pie, smoked caramel andtahiniapple crisp, orFive-Spice Pumpkin Breadwith brown butter-miso glaze.

While these flavors, formats, and techniques might not be totally 2024, theres no need to mourn.

Just like anything else, pastry trends are cyclical.