What are the 6 best autumn sweets?

3 It is true that with the arrival of autumn the rains and the drop in temperatures begin. That ice cream and swimming in the pools are over, but these things are not important when we see the windows of the bakeries overflowing with the best sweets of autumn .

Chestnuts, blackberries, pumpkins and apples are some of the gastronomic delights that autumn brings us. The beginning of the daily routine may dampen our spirits, but the good news is that we have a multitude of recipes made with autumn fruits that will lift anyone’s spirits.

Traditionally, autumn is a time of celebration of the harvest season and, therefore, one of the seasons of the year where more recipes are prepared with seasonal sweets.

In Casa Mira we tell you which are the most typical autumn sweets that you can’t miss.

The 6 best typical autumn sweets

1.- Wind fritters

Buñuelos de viento are a great classic of Spanish pastries, which is why we have placed them at the top of the list. They are eaten especially on All Saints’ Day.

These sweets consist of small balls of fried dough, made with flour, butter and eggs, which are inflated like balloons, creating a soft and spongy interior. They are sprinkled with powdered sugar and often filled with pastry cream or chocolate. They are perfect to accompany a cup of hot chocolate on a cold autumn afternoon.

If you want to know the history of the wind fritters, be sure to read this post.

2.- Saint Bones

Another of the typical All Saints’ Day doughnuts, so there is no pastry shop that does not have them in its autumn recipe book. Its cylindrical appearance reminds us of a bone filled with marrow, hence its curious name. This dessert is made with white marzipan, sometimes decorated with glazed yolk to give it a touch of color. Casa Mira, with more than 150 years of experience, is one of the references in the capital when it comes to nougat, marzipan and, of course, bones of saint.

Here are some curiosities about the bones of the saint.

3.- Doughnuts

Although the most traditional doughnuts are those prepared during the festivities of the patron saint of Madrid, it must be recognized that it is such a popular recipe that it is welcome throughout the year. If you haven’t tried a rosquilla at snack time on any autumn day, you don’t know what you’ve been missing. Doughnuts are very popular wherever you go and, whether they are the silly ones, the smart ones, the lemon ones, or the traditional aniseed ones, they are one of the best sweets to accompany a mid-afternoon coffee.

If you want to prepare some good doughnuts, here is the recipe for the saint’s doughnuts.

4.- Pumpkin patties

Much less known than the classic doughnuts, but with a different touch and very typical of autumn, pumpkin pasties are a must for anyone’s palate. These pasties have a sweet filling made with pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. They are baked until the dough is golden brown and crisp, and the result is a bite that evokes the warm, comforting flavors of the fall season.

5.- Panellets

Panellets are one of the most typical autumn sweets in Catalonia, although they are also enjoyed in other regions of Spain. These small bites are especially popular during the celebration of the Castañada, a traditional holiday that coincides with All Saints’ Day.

The main ingredients of panellets are ground almonds, sugar and egg white. They are molded into small balls and decorated with pine nuts, grated coconut, cocoa powder or whole almonds. Each variety has a unique flavor and are ideal to accompany with a glass of muscatel.

6.- Apple pie

Another typical autumn sweet is the apple pie, since autumn is when we find the tastiest apples. Apple pies can vary in style and presentation. Some are served with a layer of pastry cream or custard, while others have a topping of sugar crumbs and cinnamon. Another time we will give you a great recipe for making a homemade apple pie like grandmothers used to make.

Take advantage of this season to give you a tribute to the body and enjoy the best autumn sweets in Casa Mira. We have been preparing them for a century and a half in our workshop in an artisanal way, without a doubt, something worth trying if you pass through the center of Madrid.

All you have to do is visit our store in the center of Madrid or through our website.