Best Greek Desserts and Variations for Fall?

[ssherie_]

As the cooler months set in, I’m looking to explore some delicious Greek desserts with a fall twist. I'm especially interested in recipes or tips on using seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, figs, pomegranate, nuts, or spices to give traditional Greek sweets a cozy, autumnal vibe.

Does anyone have recommendations for Greek desserts that work well in the fall? Maybe a spin on baklava with seasonal nuts, or a unique take on kolokithopita? I’d love ideas on variations of classic treats, or even regional desserts that are popular this time of year. Also, if anyone has tips on pairing Greek sweets with warm fall drinks (maybe something with rakomelo?) Thank you!

What sparked my question is I saw apple baklava somewhere - it was a sort of "baklava" that involved apple slices and was delicious. Has anyone tried to do anything like this?

 

[Voula]

As the cooler months set in, I’m looking to explore some delicious Greek desserts with a fall twist. I'm especially interested in recipes or tips on using seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, figs, pomegranate, nuts, or spices to give traditional Greek sweets a cozy, autumnal vibe.

Does anyone have recommendations for Greek desserts that work well in the fall? Maybe a spin on baklava with seasonal nuts, or a unique take on kolokithopita? I’d love ideas on variations of classic treats, or even regional desserts that are popular this time of year. Also, if anyone has tips on pairing Greek sweets with warm fall drinks (maybe something with rakomelo?) Thank you!

What sparked my question is I saw apple baklava somewhere - it was a sort of "baklava" that involved apple slices and was delicious. Has anyone tried to do anything like this?

Hi! I have quite a few Greek desserts on my blog, and I have a unique take on Kolokithopita, too! Check it out and let me know what you think!

 

[Rízes Hellenic Genealogy]

As the cooler months set in, I’m looking to explore some delicious Greek desserts with a fall twist. I'm especially interested in recipes or tips on using seasonal ingredients like pumpkin, figs, pomegranate, nuts, or spices to give traditional Greek sweets a cozy, autumnal vibe.

Does anyone have recommendations for Greek desserts that work well in the fall? Maybe a spin on baklava with seasonal nuts, or a unique take on kolokithopita? I’d love ideas on variations of classic treats, or even regional desserts that are popular this time of year. Also, if anyone has tips on pairing Greek sweets with warm fall drinks (maybe something with rakomelo?) Thank you!

What sparked my question is I saw apple baklava somewhere - it was a sort of "baklava" that involved apple slices and was delicious. Has anyone tried to do anything like this?

Apple baklava, not a strudel? Greeks didn't use pumpkins like they do in the US. Figs? Maybe a spoon-sweet or something like when the figs are still green, and they make something with them. I forgot the name of it. I know the Croatians make this fig orange marmalade type of thing.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

For fall-inspired Greek desserts, you’re on the right track with the apple baklava idea! Adding thinly sliced apples to baklava layers, along with walnuts or almonds, brings a seasonal twist. Toss the apples in cinnamon and a touch of clove for extra warmth—it’s like a blend of baklava and apple pie.

Another fall favorite is kolokithopita (pumpkin pie), which can be either savory or sweet. For a dessert version, use grated pumpkin or butternut squash, sweeten it with honey, and add cinnamon, cloves, and a handful of crushed walnuts. It’s often wrapped in phyllo, making it flaky and comforting.

I personally just like to sip rakomelo plain...

 

[ssherie_]

Apple baklava, not a strudel? Greeks didn't use pumpkins like they do in the US. Figs? Maybe a spoon-sweet or something like when the figs are still green, and they make something with them. I forgot the name of it. I know the Croatians make this fig orange marmalade type of thing.

Yes! Come to think of it, it was like a cross between baklava and strudel. Almost like a strudel filling but heavier on the walnuts and lighter on the apples, and the dish involved phyllo... thank you for chiming in!

 

[Rízes Hellenic Genealogy]

For fall-inspired Greek desserts, you’re on the right track with the apple baklava idea! Adding thinly sliced apples to baklava layers, along with walnuts or almonds, brings a seasonal twist. Toss the apples in cinnamon and a touch of clove for extra warmth—it’s like a blend of baklava and apple pie.

Another fall favorite is kolokithopita (pumpkin pie), which can be either savory or sweet. For a dessert version, use grated pumpkin or butternut squash, sweeten it with honey, and add cinnamon, cloves, and a handful of crushed walnuts. It’s often wrapped in phyllo, making it flaky and comforting.

I personally just like to sip rakomelo plain...

I never heard of pumpkin pie being described as "kolokithopita." They're in the same genus or whatever, but I've always thought of squash/zucchini.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I never heard of pumpkin pie being described as "kolokithopita." They're in the same genus or whatever, but I've always thought of squash/zucchini.

My family made it interchangeably with pumpkin, zucchini, and other types of squash, like acorn squash, depending on what we had around. The name kolohothopita kind of stuck even though that word is technically zucchini. And somehow depending on the type of squash we used, we'd change the seasonings inside it. I never know how to describe it to my non-Greek people so I end up saying "it's kind of like pumpkin pie but with phyllo"... even though it really isn't lol.