Easy Autumn-Themed Recipes for Kids to Make

It’s the perfect season to get your little ones involved in the kitchen for some fun and easy cooking projects. Whether your kids are seasoned sous-chefs or just starting to learn their way around the kitchen, these simple, autumn-themed recipes will bring the flavours of fall right to your table.

Mini Pumpkin Pies: The Cutest Pies in the Patch

Who says pumpkin pies have to be full-sized? These mini versions are perfect for little hands and big appetites. Plus, they’re much less intimidating than tackling a whole pie!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 roll of ready-made shortcrust pastry
• 1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin puree
• 100 g caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
• 120 ml evaporated milk
• 1 egg
• Muffin tin

How to Make Mini Pumpkin Pies:

• Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F.
• Cut and Press: Use a round cutter or a glass to cut circles out of the pastry and press them into the muffin tin cups.
• Mix the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, caster sugar, mixed spice, evaporated milk, and egg until smooth. This is a great time for the kids to help with some stirring!
• Fill and Bake: Spoon the filling into the pastry cases, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown.
• Cool and Enjoy: Let them cool before removing from the tin. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top for extra deliciousness!

These mini pies are adorable, easy to make, and perfect for little hands to hold. Plus, kids will love decorating their pies with whipped cream or sprinkles!

Apple Nachos: A Sweet and Healthy Snack

If you’re looking for a fun and healthy snack that still feels like a treat, apple nachos are the way to go. It’s all the joy of nachos, but with a sweet, autumn twist!

What You’ll Need:

• 2-3 apples (any variety you like)
• Peanut butter or caramel sauce (for drizzling)
• Mini chocolate chips
• Granola
• Raisins or dried cranberries
• A pinch of ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Nachos:

• Slice the Apples: Core and slice the apples into thin wedges. Arrange them on a plate or a large serving tray.
• Drizzle the Sauce: Warm the peanut butter slightly to make it easier to drizzle, or use caramel sauce for a sweeter touch. Let your kids drizzle it all over the apple slices.
• Add Toppings: Sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips, granola, raisins, and a dash of ground cinnamon.
• Dig In: No forks needed—just grab and munch!

Apple nachos are customisable, fun to assemble, and perfect for snacking. Plus, they’re sneakily healthy with all those apple slices!

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes: Bite-Sized Fall Goodness

These donut holes are a quick and easy treat that’ll fill your kitchen with the warm, cosy smell of cinnamon and sugar. And the best part? No deep fryer required!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 packet of ready-made biscuit dough
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 60 g butter, melted

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes:

• Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan)/375°F.
• Shape the Donuts: Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll them into little balls—this part is perfect for little hands!
• Bake: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until they’re golden brown.
• Coat in Goodness: While they’re baking, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Once the donut holes are done, dip them in melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Enjoy Warm: Serve them warm for the ultimate cosy treat.

Donut holes are the perfect size for snacking, and rolling them in cinnamon sugar is half the fun. Plus, they taste like little bites of heaven!

Harvest Trail Mix: A Crunchy, Munchy Fall Favourite

Trail mix is the perfect snack for kids on the go—whether you're off to the park, a hayride, or just lounging on the couch. This autumn-themed version adds a festive twist!

What You’ll Need:

• Pretzels
• Candy corn (because why not?)
• Dried cranberries
• Mini marshmallows
• Popcorn
• Pumpkin seeds (optional for extra crunch)

How to Make Harvest Trail Mix:

• Mix It Up: Let the kids go wild mixing all the ingredients in a big bowl. There’s no wrong way to do this—just toss, mix, and munch!
• Divide and Conquer: Portion the mix into little bags or containers for an easy, grab-and-go snack.

It’s a customisable snack that kids can help create, and with a mix of sweet and salty, there’s something for everyone. Plus, who can resist candy corn?

Autumn Leaf Cookies: Edible Fall Foliage

These cookies look just like colourful fall leaves and are perfect for getting creative with cookie cutters and food colouring.

What You’ll Need:

• 250 g ready-made sugar cookie dough (or homemade if you’re feeling adventurous)
• Leaf-shaped cookie cutters
• Red, yellow, and orange food colouring
• Sprinkles (optional, but fun!)

How to Make Autumn Leaf Cookies:

• Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F.
• Colour the Dough: Divide the cookie dough into three parts and colour each with red, yellow, or orange food colouring. For a marbled effect, gently mix the colours together but don’t overmix!
• Cut the Shapes: Roll out the dough and use the leaf-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place them on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment.
• Bake: Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Decorate: Once cooled, let the kids add sprinkles or a dusting of edible glitter for some extra sparkle.

These cookies are colourful, fun to make, and taste delicious. Plus, they make a great edible craft project!

There you have it—five easy, delicious, and kid-friendly autumn recipes that are sure to bring a taste of fall right to your kitchen. Not only will these activities keep your little ones entertained and engaged, but they’ll also help develop important cooking skills (and maybe even a love for baking!). So, gather your mini chefs, fire up the oven, and get ready to make some sweet memories—and maybe a little mess—this autumn.

If your kids are looking to get even more hands-on with cooking this autumn, why not try a RISE Cookery course at SuperCamps?