If you live in Hilliard, chances are you’re beginning to notice the first golden leaves on the ground and even a bit of a chill in the air.

You’ve almost certainly noticed the advertisements for pumpkin spice everything at the coffee shops and cafes. And while we’re not against pumpkin spice (you might even find some at our coffee bar in the lobby!), sometimes it’s easy to forget all the other fall flavors you can take advantage of this season: warm spices like nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, sweet flavors like salted caramel and maple, fruits like apples and pears, and savory herbs like thyme and sage. Here are a few of our favorite recipes using fall flavors that aren’t pumpkin spice. 

Harvest Spice Bread

With cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, this harvest spice bread from Sally’s Baking Addiction will have your whole apartment smelling like Fall. 

Salted Caramel Brownies

Who knew it was so easy to make salted caramel right at home? All it takes is butter, sugar, sea salt, and heavy cream, and this indulgent treat can be yours year-round. 

Autumn Spice Pear Cobbler

If you’re a sucker for autumn spices but pumpkin’s not your thing, you just might fall in love with the more crisp and tangy flavors in this pear cobbler. Prep time is just 25 minutes, and it’ll have your entire apartment smelling like fall. 

Masala Chai Tea

The fragrant spices of a traditional Indian masala chai tea are perfect for a winter warmup. While this authentic recipe is definitely more labor-intensive than dropping a tea bag into your mug, we think it’s well worth the effort. 

Butternut Squash with Brown Butter and Thyme

Browning your butter on the stovetop gives it a rich, distinctly nutty flavor that you won’t find in regular butter. It’s a simple step guaranteed to add a little something extra to this simple butternut squash dish. It pairs well with the earthy, sweet flavor of the thyme.

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

Maybe you’ve just returned home from an afternoon at an apple orchard and you need some ideas for preparing half a bushel of apples? Look no further! The lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg provide all the fall flavors needed to make this simple dessert. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can combine all ingredients and stir on the stovetop until the apples have softened. Even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Maple Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting

It’s pretty hard to mess up buttercream frosting, but the brown sugar and maple syrup make this one even better. Slather it onto your harvest spice bread or chocolate brownies! 

Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Fried Sage and Brown Butter

Here’s a cream soup that tastes even more indulgent than it is. Packed with flavors of brown butter, fried sage, garlic, red pepper, and cumin, this soup is sure to warm you up on a chilly autumn evening. 

Foodies Welcome

Anyone who loves to cook will be impressed by the spacious kitchen, granite countertops, and sleek stainless steel appliances at The Pointe - Hilliard. If you’re looking for apartments near Hilliard, Ohio, schedule a tour and come explore your new community. Call (614) 344-1817 today.