Sweater weather hits differently when there’s syrup involved.

Somewhere between “Is it too early for lunch?” and “Did I miss breakfast again?” lives the golden zone called easy fall brunch.

It’s that glorious middle ground where flaky pastries and spicy hash meet cinnamon-sprinkled coffee and zero pressure to rush.

This guide isn’t about hosting elaborate get-togethers with seventeen types of mimosas.

It’s about 35 easy recipes you can pull off on a lazy Sunday – or a Wednesday that pretends to be a Sunday.

Your kitchen doesn’t need to smell like a five-star bakery to pull off an easy fall brunch.

Half the battle is knowing what not to cook.

Forget anything that requires separating eggs into bowls or roasting a squash for two hours just for a garnish.

These recipes keep it real with minimal effort and maximum reward.

You’ll find things you can prep in your PJs, meals that make your house smell like someone else did all the work, and flavors that hit fall right on the nose – apples, pumpkin, maple, sage, all hanging out like old friends.


1. Overnight Apple French Toast Casserole

Overnight Apple French Toast Casserole

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2. Cozy Autumn Breakfast Casserole

Cozy Autumn Breakfast Casserole

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3. Easy Homemade Waffles

Easy Homemade Waffles

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4. Fall French Toast Breakfast Board

Fall French Toast Breakfast Board

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5. Orange Crescent Rolls

Orange Crescent Rolls

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6. Buttery Mushroom & Goat Cheese Breakfast Croissant

Buttery Mushroom & Goat Cheese Breakfast Croissant

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7. Autumn Harvest Quiche

Autumn Harvest Quiche

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8. Autumn Morning Maple Frosted Chai Pumpkin Donuts

Autumn Morning Maple Frosted Chai Pumpkin Donuts

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9. Pumpkin Cheese Danish Braid

Pumpkin Cheese Danish Braid

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10. Blueberry Croissant Breakfast Bake

Blueberry Croissant Breakfast Bake

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11. Apple Dutch Baby Pancake

Apple Dutch Baby Pancake

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12. Crispy, Baked Sweet Potatoes

Crispy, Baked Sweet Potatoes

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13. Whole Grain Spiced Pear Pancakes

Whole Grain Spiced Pear Pancakes

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14. Bacon Quiche 

Bacon Quiche 

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15. Mini Pumpkin Pie Crescents

Mini Pumpkin Pie Crescents

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16. Peach Turnovers

Peach Turnovers

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17. Homemade Spiced Pear Breakfast Pastries

Homemade Spiced Pear Breakfast Pastries

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18. Baked Oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal

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19. Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars

Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars

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20. Acorn Donut Holes Fall Recipe

Acorn Donut Holes Fall Recipe

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21. Maple Banana Bread With Cinnamon Butter

Maple Banana Bread With Cinnamon Butter

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22. Apricot And Cherry Breakfast Crisp

Apricot And Cherry Breakfast Crisp

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23. Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

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24. Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Brioche French Toast

Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Brioche French Toast

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25. Epic Brunch Board On a Budget

Epic Brunch Board On A Budget

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