~ The Most Epic Desserts for Fall and the Holidays and Where to Find Them ~
Fall and the holidays bring crisp air, golden leaves, and the perfect excuse to indulge in dessert. In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, there’s no shortage of spots serving up homemade chocolate, doughnuts, and pies. Here are six must-stops for the most epic fall treats.
This is the iconic donut stop in the Shenandoah Valley. The Apple House is especially known for apple-butter cinnamon doughnuts, “homemade since 1963.” Screaming “autumn in the Valley,” they’re fabulous fresh off the fryer.
Pro Tip: Don’t overlook the jars of apple butter – the star of those acclaimed doughnuts.
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Discover all of the sweet creations inside Valley Pike Farm Market — layered cakes, cheesecakes, pies (peanut butter and coconut are among customer favorites). We bet you can’t choose just one to take home, nor should you. One for now, one for later, right?
Pro Tip: If you’re a wine lover, this place is a gold mine.
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This orchard and market is perfect for a full autumn outing: pick-your-own apples, sample and take home fresh cider, and score big on baked goods. The broad selection of pies and cakes at Marker-Miller are a shoe-in for your Thanksgiving spread. Or just keep it for yourself. We won’t tell.
Pro Tip: Bring a cooler for all those baked goods you’re going to take home.
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A 1950s dining establishment in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Southern Kitchen is well-known for meringue pies and apple fritters. They welcome special orders around the holidays to make your dessert table a very inviting destination.
Pro Tip: If you love fried chicken, you can’t pass on theirs.
In the southern Shenandoah Valley, Cocoa Mill is the go-to for artisan chocolates and beautifully boxed truffles. Their sumptuous sweets have earned accolades for years, making them a no-brainer for a personal splurge or gift-giving.
Pro Tip: Chocolate turkeys are a thing here. You need one.
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Focused on pies and baked goods – with fresh fruit a staple – Woodbine Farm Market is a top Valley pie hot spot. Call in a special order for your holiday dinner. Pies, cakes, turnovers, and a lot more tasty treats are available daily.
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From warm apple-butter doughnuts and handmade truffles to flaky, fruit-filled pies, the Shenandoah Valley is a dessert-lover’s dream each fall and holiday season. Grab your sweater, your camera, and your appetite — the Valley’s sweetest road trip is waiting.
