The first week of fall is the perfect time to make a bucket list of pumpkin recipes to try this year! From a homemade pumpkin spice latte to start your day to a pumpkin sourdough bread to celebrate the season, here are a handful of ideas worth bookmarking!

GET EXCITED FOR PUMPKIN SEASON WITH THE 12 IDEAS IN THIS SLIDESHOW!

FAVORITE PUMPKIN PIEIn case you missed this recipe last week: homemade pumpkin custard pie with an all-butter crustGET THE RECIPEPUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE SYRUPMake this quick simple syrup to liven up fall lattes at home!GET THE RECIPE ON THE BUTTERED SIDE UP BLOGPUMPKIN PECAN GRANOLAThis recipe from Minimalist Baker is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and filled with fall spices–plus it incorporates pumpkin puree.GET THE RECIPEEASY PUMPKIN PANCAKESThese show-stopping pancakes are simple yet seasonal–and even better if you throw in some sourdough discard and give the batter an hour to rest.GET THE RECIPE ON SAVORY NOTHINGSHEALTHY PUMPKIN MUFFINSThis recipe from the blog archives draws inspiration from Margaret Rudkin’s Pepperidge Farm Cookbook. They’re gluten-free, naturally sweetened and flavorful enough for toddlers and adults alike.GET THE RECIPEPUMPKIN ACAI BOWLGive your favorite breakfast bowl an autumn twist–take it pumpkin with this recipe idea from Eat the Grain!GET THE RECIPECURRIED PUMPKIN SOUPSilky smooth and totally vegan, this soup is the perfect choice for getting cozy this fall.GET THE RECIPE ON GARLIC AND ZESTWHOLE GRAIN SPELT PUMPKIN SOURDOUGHIf you’re on Team Sourdough, try this seasonal twist on bread baking. Using 100% whole-grain spelt flour, this recipe on Beets & Bones is a stunner.GET THE RECIPECHEWY PUMPKIN OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIESIf there’s anything better than oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, it’s this version, made with pumpkin puree. GET THE RECIPE ON SALLY’S BAKING ADDICTIONSLOW-COOKER PUMPKIN CHILIThe Real Food Dietitians call this sweet and spicy chili a real crowd pleaser!GET THE RECIPEPUMPKIN BREADA towering loaf topped by crisp cinnamon and sugar makes for an unforgettable pumpkin bread treat.GET THE RECIPEPUMPKIN SWIRLED MASHED POTATOESYou don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy these pumpkin-swirled mashed potatoes from Heartbeet Kitchen!GET THE RECIPE

What about you: does your heart skip a beat at the cooler temps and falling leaves of fall? Are you ready for pumpkin season?

I’d love to hear about the recipes you’re excited to be making or what’s on your autumn bucket list this year–reach out anytime via the Contact page!