🍂 October in the Kitchen: Apples, Autumn Leaves & What to Bake

As the air gets crisp and the trees turn fiery shades of orange, red, and gold, October brings a kind of magic that can only mean one thing—it’s time to bake.
Whether you’re pulling on a chunky sweater, sipping your first pumpkin spice latte of the season, or heading to the orchard for a bag of fresh-picked apples, this is the month where everything slows down just enough to enjoy something warm from the oven.

🍎 It’s All About Apples
At Lucille’s Baked Goods, we love a good apple moment. October is peak apple season, and nothing beats the sweet-tart flavor of freshly picked Granny Smiths or Honeycrisps folded into dough, spiced just right, and baked to golden perfection.
My go-to cookie this season? Apple Pie Spice with Vanilla Glaze—soft and chewy with real apple bits, cinnamon, nutmeg, and just a touch of sweetness from that creamy glaze on top. It’s fall comfort in every bite.
But if you’re baking at home this month, here are a few of my favorite apple-based ideas to try:
Classic Apple Crisp with an oat-streusel topping
Apple Cider Donuts (baked, not fried!)
Caramel Apple Bars with a shortbread crust
Or even warm Apple Compote to spoon over pancakes, toast, or ice cream
(Pro tip: a dash of sea salt on anything apple + caramel = game-changer.)

🍪 Fall Flavors to Fall in Love With
Beyond apples, our ovens are working overtime with the full Fall Cookie Collection now available! Here’s what we’re baking this month:
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip – soft, buttery pumpkin meets rich chocolate chips
Salted Caramel Chocolate – gooey, sweet, and just enough salt to keep you coming back for more
Apple Pie Spice – starring apples, fall spices, and a smooth vanilla drizzle
These are limited-time flavors available through November—so don’t wait to order your box or tin. They ship nationwide and make amazing gifts for teachers, coworkers, or anyone who needs a little fall joy.

🧡 Autumn Reflections
Fall always reminds me of East Hampton mornings—walking through leaves, the smell of cinnamon in my mom’s kitchen, and the feeling that something wonderful was about to come out of the oven.
That feeling is what I try to bring into every cookie I bake for you.
So, this October, bake something from scratch. Light a candle. Take a walk. Pick some apples. And when you’re ready to cozy up with something sweet—I’ve got you.
Whether you’re baking for a crowd or sneaking treats after bedtime, October is all about enjoying the little things. Wishing you a sweet, spooky, and cookie-filled Halloween!

Happy Fall,

Lucille