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Fall Brunch Recipes to Impress

ByJenn Giam Smith

Brunch is a meal usually served from late morning to early afternoon. The word “brunch” is a portmanteau (a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others) of “breakfast” and “lunch”, hence… BR-unch. Typically, you eat breakfast & lunch food together at an early lunchtime (or late breakfast time) and so, have brunch in lieu of both breakfast and lunch.

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From Pumpkin-Apple Baked goods to eggs benedict, these recipes are perfect brunch ideas for any fall get-together.

What Is Brunch?

Brunch is a meal usually served from late morning to early afternoon. The word “brunch” is a portmanteau (a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others) of “breakfast” and “lunch”, hence… BR-unch. Typically, you eat breakfast & lunch food together at an early lunchtime (or late breakfast time) and so, have brunch in lieu of both breakfast and lunch.

Brunch menus here in America feature a wide range of sweet and savory breakfast and lunch foods. Some of the most common brunch menu items tend to include:

  1. Eggs: Fried eggs, eggs Benedict, omelets, or scrambled are all great options.
  2. Bread: French toast, pancakes, waffles, and other bread-based dishes, like burgers and sandwiches, are popular.
  3. Fruit: Berries, apples, melons, and citrus fruits are popular sides to have with your other brunch items. Fruit can also be featured as a topper for french toast, pancakes, waffles, and yogurt.
  4. Pastries: Baked goods such as donuts, banana bread, cinnamon rolls, muffins, coffee cake, or scones add some sweetness to brunch.
  5. Drinks: Fun beverages (alcoholic or not), such as specialty coffee drinks, Mimosas, and Bloody & Virgin Marys, are popular brunchtime drinks.

10 Fall-Themed Brunch Recipes

Not sure what to make? These fall-themed brunch items are sure to impress all of your guests!

Finished Apple pumpkin Bread with glaze. Sitting on a Cutting board sliced to show the apple chucnks.

Apple Pumpkin Bread

Made with pumpkin purée, chunks of apples, warm fall spices, white and brown sugar, and of course, butter. It's sure to satisfy the pumpkin and apple lovers in your life.
two Oktoberfest Eggs Benedict on ceramic plates.

Oktoberfest Eggs Benedict

This fun Oktoberfest-themed brunch meal will get you all in the fall mood for sure. Poached eggs are nestled on top of brat patties and German potato pancakes topped with classic hollandaise sauce and green onion for garnish.
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a classic go-to for any party/brunch. These little eggs are topped with bacon, chives, and paprika.
Deviled eggs, on a bamboo cutting board with chopped bacon.
Wonton Burgers in little slider size on a white platter.

Pork Wonton (餛飩) Burgers with Black Sesame Buns

Although, no this is not necessarily fall-themed, these burgers are amazing and will be a huge hit at your next brunch. Since they're made with pork it's a nice change up from the typical sausage links.

Pumpkin Scones with a Maple Glaze

This recipe is perfect for a big brunch get-together with family & friends! It makes a whopping 36 "regular" size scones! Full of that pumpkin pie flavor you know and love!
scallion potato pancakes on a ceramic plate sitting on a crocheted runner.

Scallion-Potato Pancakes

This is my fun Asian play on the classic German dish. Traditionally made around Christmas time, but makes a great addition to your fall meals/brunches as well.

Overnight French Toast

A bread pudding-like French toast, that you can make the night before and bake in the morning, making it perfect for any time!

Pandan Coconut Sheet Pan Baked French Toast

This French Toast recipe is easy, can be done ahead and it's great for parties! It's not necessarily "fall", but the coconut and Pandan add something different to the table and it goes great with fruit! Crisp on the outside, soft in the middle.

Apple Pumpkin Muffins

These apple pumpkin muffins are a handheld version of my Apple Pumpkin Bread. Full of warm spices and chunks of apple.
Finished S'mores coffee drink

S’mores Coffee Drink (Using Javy Coffee)

What screams fall more than s'mores? This drink is a great pick-me-up and uses some pretty simple ingredients to make a warm and yummy coffee drink.
Cranberry Bellinis with Prosecco Rosé, served with Brunch items (Overnight french toast, whipped cream and an egg and ham casserole).

Cranberry Bellini

Of course, we need a cocktail if you're talking brunch! Don't worry, you can make this into a mocktail as well.

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