This is the time of year we get real excited about fruits and vegetables that exude that fall-type energy. Pears, apples, parsnips...you get the point!
From a delicious spin on carrot cake by the iconic chef Lynn Crawford to simple granola bars and epic cinnamon buns, here are 10 no-fail baking recipes that are perfect for autumn.
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Lynn Crawford's parsnip cake with cream cheese frosting
A variation of carrot cake that's made with parsnips instead
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B.C. blueberry granola bars
Granola bars can be a godsend for busy people.
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Chai tea bundt cake recipe from the More Mandy's cookbook
A wonderful holiday dessert from the More Mandy’s Cookbook
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Anna Olson's warm peanut butter cookie cakes
Dessert fanatics and savvy bakers in Canada know that for the best and most reliable recipes for almost any sweet treat you can think of, you turn to Anna Olson.
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Chef Christine Flynn's easy pear cake recipe
An easy cake recipe to add to your baking repertoire
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The ultimate gooey cinnamon buns
Recipe from "Gatherings" by Julie Van Rosendaal and Jan Scott
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Bacon chocolate chunk cookies from the Cake and Loaf cookbook
Because everything is better with bacon
![Image for Lauren Toyota's baked peanut butter and jam oat bars](https://eatnorth.com/sites/default/files/styles/span3_thumbnail/public/lauren_toyota_pb_and_j_oat_bars_recipe.png?itok=2dpk_2Vj)
Lauren Toyota's baked peanut butter and jam oat bars
Tasty squares that are perfect for breakfast or dessert...or both
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Applesauce oatmeal cookies
A lightly spiced apple oatmeal cookie that perfectly captures fall flavours.
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Blueberry apple crisp
Two popular Canadian fruits come together in this classic dessert