Apple or Pumpkin: The Battle for Fall’s Favorite

🍎 100 recipes in Apple vs Pumpkin showdown

In our largest turnout yet, our Apple vs Pumpkin campaign brought 100+ new recipes onto FoodSocial. Apple secured the win by just two recipes, taking the crown from last year’s pumpkin victory.

Thank you to our amazing brand sponsors Argilos, Maïzly, and Primal Palate. And thank you to all 37 participating creators!Fall is just around the corner, and that means one thing in our community… the return of our favorite flavor rivalry. The FoodSocial creator apple vs. pumpkin showdown is back, and we are kicking things off early so you can gather ideas and get your recipes ready before the season is in full swing.

Every year apple and pumpkin go head to head to see which one will win over the most fans. Some people are loyal to apple, others will always choose pumpkin, and a few of us happily claim both.

This year our creators teamed up with some amazing brands to create recipes that show off their favorite fall flavors. Here is how it all works:

Recipes featuring apples or apple flavors count as votes for Team Apple 🍎
Recipes featuring pumpkin or pumpkin flavors count as votes for Team Pumpkin 🎃


We will see which flavor takes the crown, but we all win when the season’s best flavors are on the table. Keep reading to see which flavor came out on top this year!

A big thank you to Argilos, Maïzly, and Primal Palate for making this year’s showdown happen.

✨ Get to know our sponsoring brands

100% Authentic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Premium, cold pressed and award winning from ancient Amfipolis. Argilos aims to educate consumers about the unique qualities and health benefits of Greek olive oil.

A non-GMO corn-based plant milk that mirrors the creamy mouth-feel and natural taste of dairy, while offering a versatile alternative for a wide range of applications. 

Spices that are certified USDA-Organic, Whole30 Approved, Certified Gluten-Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, and Non-Irradiated. In other words, they are un-messed-around-with, and just as nature intended!

🤎 Browse the recipes!

🎥 Watch & Join our live shows

These live shows are a fun way to hear directly from our participating creators and sponsoring brands and get an inside look at all the excitement.

Preview Show

Wrap Party

🥁 … and the 2025 winner is …

👀 A peek into last year’s showdown

A delicious collection of apple and pumpkin recipes that brought the fall flavors to life. Pumpkin came out on top but every recipe was a winner. Take a look and get some early inspo for this year … and soon new recipes will be added to the mix!

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