10 Perfect Sourdough Recipes for Fall

Discover 10 cozy fall sourdough recipes using your starter or discard. From pumpkin to apple, these easy recipes bring warm, seasonal flavor to your kitchen.

Fall is the perfect season to play with your sourdough starter. The cooler weather, the warm spices, the cozy bakes… it all just feels right!

Whether your starter is thriving on the counter or you’ve got a jar of discard waiting in the fridge, these fall-inspired sourdough recipes bring all the best flavors of the season to your kitchen. From pumpkin-spiced treats to apple-packed favorites, each recipe is simple, comforting, and made for crisp afternoons and slow, cozy mornings.

Here are my top 10 favorite ways to use my sourdough starter in the fall:

1

Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Bagels

Cozy up with pumpkin spice sourdough discard bagels! Chewy, warmly spiced, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust, its perfect for fall mornings!

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2

Sourdough Maple Walnut Cookies

Soft, tender maple walnut cookies made with sourdough discard and topped with maple icing. A cozy, easy-to-make cookie that’s perfect for fall baking and using up discard.

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3

Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread

This sourdough pumpkin bread with a cinnamon swirl has a crisp crust, soft crumb, and cozy fall flavor!

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4

Sourdough Orange Cranberry Muffins

These sourdough orange cranberry muffins are bursting with citrus flavor and tart berries. A cozy, flavorful way to use your sourdough starter in a fun and easy recipe.

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5

Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Soft and chewy pumpkin cookies made with browned butter, cozy spices, and sourdough discard are the ultimate fall treat with a sourdough twist!

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6

Sourdough Discard Apple Crisp

This cozy sourdough apple crisp is a delicious twist on a classic fall dessert, using sourdough discard in the crisp topping for added flavor and crunch. Easy to make with pantry staples and perfectly spiced apples, its the ultimate warm and comforting treat.

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7

Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Soft, warmly spiced pumpkin donuts made with sourdough discard and cozy chai flavors. Baked, not fried, and topped with a creamy vanilla chai glaze. Perfect for fall baking!

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8

Sourdough Pumpkin Bread

This sourdough pumpkin bread is the perfect way to use your sourdough discard while embracing all the cozy flavors of fall! Lightly sweetened, full of warm spices, and with just a hint of sourdough tang, this easy quick bread is great for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a simple dessert.

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9

Sourdough Apple Fritters

Crispy, glazed sourdough apple fritters made with discard, warm cinnamon, and fresh apples. A cozy fall treat that tastes like a trip to the orchard.

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10

Sourdough Applesauce Muffins

Warm and cozy sourdough discard applesauce muffins made with apple pie spice, oats, and applesauce. These moist, tender muffins are an easy fall-inspired bake the whole family will love.

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