Fall Recipes to Make with Kids: Cooking with the Pumpkin Harvest and More!

Fall is the perfect season to spend time in the kitchen with kids. With the harvest of pumpkins, apples, and other seasonal produce, you can create delicious, easy, and fun recipes together! Here are a few recipe ideas that everyone will enjoy. 

  

 

🎃 1. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins 

 

These moist muffins are perfect for snack time and introduce kids to the naturally sweet taste of pumpkin! 

  

Ingredients: 

  

• 200 g pumpkin puree 

• 150 g flour 

• 100 g brown sugar 

• 1 egg 

• 1 teaspoon baking powder 

• 50 ml vegetable oil 

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 

• 100 g chocolate chips 

 

Instructions: 

  

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). 
2. In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, egg, oil, and sugar. 
3. Add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, and mix well. 
4. Fold in the chocolate chips. 
5. Pour the batter into muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes. 

 

Kids will love adding the chocolate chips themselves! 🧁 

  

 

🍏 2. Apple and Pear Compote with Cinnamon 

 

A simple recipe using fall apples and pears. Perfect for pairing with yogurt or crepes! 

  

Ingredients: 

  

• 4 apples 

• 3 pears 

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 

• 50 ml water 

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 

 

Instructions: 

  

1. Peel and cut the apples and pears into small pieces. 
2. Place the fruit in a saucepan with water and cinnamon. 
3. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
4. Mash the fruit slightly with a fork for a smoother texture. 

 

Kids can help stir and monitor the cooking. 🥣 

  

 

🥕 3. Creamy Pumpkin and Carrot Soup 

 

A creamy, slightly sweet soup that’s perfect for cool fall evenings! 

  

Ingredients: 

  

• 500 g pumpkin 

• 3 carrots 

• 1 onion 

• 500 ml vegetable broth 

• 100 ml cream 

• Salt, pepper 

 

Instructions: 

  

1. Peel and chop the pumpkin and carrots. 
2. Brown the onion in a pot with a little oil. 
3. Add the pumpkin, carrots, and broth, then simmer for 20 minutes. 
4. Blend the soup and add the cream. 
5. Season to taste. 

 

Kids can add the cream at the end for a swirl effect in their bowl! 🥄 

  

 

🥔 4. Butternut and Potato Cheese Fritters 

 

These crispy, cheesy fritters are a quick and comforting dinner, using seasonal butternut squash. 

  

Ingredients: 

  

• 300 g grated squash (butternut or pumpkin) 

• 300 g grated potatoes 

• 1 egg 

• 50 g grated cheese (cheddar, emmental, or your favorite) 

• 2 tablespoons flour 

• Salt, pepper 

• Oil for cooking 

 

Instructions: 

  

1. Grate the squash and potatoes, then press them in a cloth to remove excess water. 
2. In a bowl, mix the squash, potatoes, egg, grated cheese, flour, salt, and pepper. 
3. Form small patties with the mixture. 
4. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. 

 

Kids can help with grating (with supervision) and shaping the patties. These crunchy fritters make a perfect cozy meal and are delicious with a side of yogurt herb dip! 🥔🧀 

  

 

 

Tips for Cooking with Kids Safely 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 

 

Encourage them to join in on simple steps like mixing, pouring ingredients, and decorating. 

 

Be mindful of hot items: let dishes cool before handling. 

 

Choose colorful ingredients to make the experience more fun! 

 

 

These easy recipes let you celebrate harvest season as a family, while introducing kids to the flavors of fall. Cooking together creates precious memories and helps foster a love for the kitchen in young ones.