9 Cozy Mabon Recipes to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

1. Spiced Apple Cider 🍎🍂

A classic Mabon drink that fills your home with the scent of autumn.

Ingredients

• 1 litre apple juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 1 orange (sliced)
• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
• Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
• Strain and serve warm with a cinnamon stick.
  
  
  

2. Pumpkin Soup with Thyme 🎃🌿

• Creamy, earthy, and nourishing. A comforting start to your Mabon feast.

Ingredients

• • 1 small pumpkin (peeled and cubed)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 500ml vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
    
    

Instructions

• • 1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
    2. Add pumpkin cubes, thyme, and broth.
    3. Simmer until pumpkin is tender (20 mins).
    4. Blend until smooth. Season and serve.

 

3. Apple & Blackberry Crumble 🍏🫐

A sweet, rustic dessert using seasonal fruits and warming spices.

Ingredients

• 3 apples (peeled, chopped)
• 200g blackberries
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

For the crumble topping

• 100g oats
• 75g plain flour
• 50g brown sugar
• 75g butter (cold, cubed)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix fruit, cinnamon, and sugar in a baking dish.
3. Rub butter into oats, flour, and sugar to make crumble.
4. Top the fruit and bake 30–35 mins until golden.
   
   
   

   4. Butternut Squash & Barley Salad 🎃🌾

   A hearty autumn salad packed with flavour and texture.
   

   Ingredients

   • 1 butternut squash (peeled, cubed)
   • 150g pearl barley
   • 1 tbsp olive oil
   • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
   • A handful of chopped fresh parsley
   • Salt & pepper

   Instructions

   1. Roast squash at 200°C for 30 minutes.
   2. Cook barley according to package instructions.
   3. Toss squash, barley, parsley, oil, and vinegar.
   4. Season and serve warm or cold.
      
      
      

      5. Honey Glazed Root Vegetables 🥕🍯

      A beautiful mix of seasonal veg, sweetened with a touch of honey.

      Ingredients

      • 2 carrots
      • 2 parsnips
      • 1 sweet potato
      • 1 tbsp olive oil
      • 1 tbsp honey
      • Salt & pepper

      Instructions

      1. Peel and chop all vegetables.
      2. Toss with oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
      3. Roast at 200°C for 35–40 minutes.
         
         
         

         6. Harvest Loaf Bread 🍞🌽

         This homemade bread is perfect for your altar or harvest table.

         Ingredients

         • 250g strong white bread flour
         • 250g wholemeal flour
         • 7g dried yeast
         • 1 tsp salt
         • 1 tbsp olive oil
         • 300ml warm water
           

           Instructions

           1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add oil and water.
           2. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
           3. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
           4. Shape into a round loaf. Bake at 200°C for 30 mins.
              
              
              

              7. Rosemary Roasted Nuts 🌰🌿

              A savoury snack or offering for your altar.

              Ingredients

              • 200g mixed nuts
              • 1 tbsp olive oil
              • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
              • Pinch of salt

              Instructions

              1. Toss nuts with oil, rosemary, and salt.
              2. Roast at 180°C for 10–15 minutes, stirring halfway.
                 
                 
                 

                 8. Mabon Cornbread 🌽🍞

                 Soft and slightly sweet, this bread pairs perfectly with soup or cider.

                 Ingredients

                 • 150g cornmeal
                 • 150g plain flour
                 • 1 tbsp sugar
                 • 2 tsp baking powder
                 • 1/2 tsp salt
                 • 1 egg
                 • 200ml milk
                 • 50g melted butter
                   

                   Instructions

                   1. Mix dry ingredients.
                   2. Whisk wet ingredients and combine.
                   3. Pour into greased tin.
                   4. Bake at 190°C for 20–25 minutes.
                      
                      
                      
                      

                      9. Cinnamon Baked Apples 🍎🔥

                      A simple but magical dessert filled with warmth and spice.

                      Ingredients

                      • 2 apples (cored)
                      • 2 tsp cinnamon
                      • 2 tsp brown sugar
                      • 1 tbsp raisins
                      • 1 tsp butter

                      Instructions

                      1. Stuff apples with sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
                      2. Top each with a small piece of butter.
                      3. Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes.
                         
                         
                         

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