Our 46 Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

updated Sep 30, 2020

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C868彩票:Easy Apple Pie

It’s hard to imagine a classic Thanksgiving meal not ending with a slice of pie (even if we know this year’s holiday will look quite a bit different, due to the pandemic). While for many it’d be a shame to not have the standard apple, pumpkin, and pecan, others just might crave a bit of C868彩票:chocolate at the end of the night. Whatever your preference, here are more than 45 of our best Thanksgiving pies for a perfect holiday dessert.

Pumpkin Pie

Whether it’s classic pumpkin pie you’re after, a newfangled twist, or pie-inspired bars, there’s something for pumpkin pie lover here.

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C868彩票:Classic Pumpkin Pie

Four steps lead to pumpkin pie bliss. Here's how to master each to bake the perfect pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving table.

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C868彩票:Easy Pumpkin Pie

A store-bought crust means this pumpkin pie is completely fuss-free.

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C868彩票:Vegan Pumpkin Pie

This rich and creamy vegan pumpkin pie features an easy homemade coconut oil pie crust and silky-smooth vegan filling.

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Easy 5-Ingredient Mini Pumpkin Pies

Ready to bake the cutest mini pumpkin pies for your Thanksgiving table? Here's how to do it!

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Ginger Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

A new favorite take on pumpkin pie made with a graham cracker crust and a heaping spoonful of fresh ginger.

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C868彩票:Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie

If you've never considered using your Instant Pot to make pie, it's well worth giving it a try.

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C868彩票:Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving essential, and this gluten-free version tastes just as good as the classic — and maybe even a little better.

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Deep-Dish Pumpkin Meringue Pie

Piped high with fluffy, toasted marshmallow-like topping, this deep-dish pumpkin meringue pie is just the thing to spice up your dessert table.

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Maple Pumpkin Pie with Streusel Topping

A hint of maple syrup in the filling lends nutty sweetness while a buttery streusel topping makes it totally irresistible.

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C868彩票:Pumpkin Pie Bars

With just 5 ingredients, these pumpkin pie bars are easy to make and share.

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Pumpkin Slab Pie with Ginger-Pecan Streusel Topping

The best thing about slab pie is you don't even need a fork to dig into a square!

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C868彩票:Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Bars

Made with a tender, nutty crust and fluffy pumpkin and chai spice filling, these seasonal bars also happen to be completely free of gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, and refined sugar.

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C868彩票:Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake meets pumpkin pie, all layered on a classic graham cracker crust.

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Apple Pie

No matter which of these crowd-pleasers you choose, just don’t forget the vanilla ice cream.

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C868彩票:Apple Pie

Try this easy, foolproof recipe for when you want a warm slice of apple pie as soon as possible.

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How to Make a Classic Dutch Apple Pie

A classic Dutch apple pie with a crunchy streusel topping.

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Classic Double Crust Apple Pie

Although any strong pie plate will certainly do, double crust pies like this one usually turn out better when baked in metal, preferably aluminum.

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C868彩票:Apple Sage Gouda Pie

This clever pie celebrates the timeless combination of fruit and cheese. Gouda lends salty, nutty flavor to the crust, which offsets the sweetness of the apples.

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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Pie

Slow cooker apple pie is everything you love about warm apple filling with a gooey, cake-like topping, and it comes together with 3 ingredients.

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C868彩票:Mini Apple Rose Pies

If you have been on Pinterest lately, you've probably come across the popular apple rose design. Here's an easy tutorial for making your own.

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Pecan Pie

If you believe Thanksgiving is not complete without pecan pie, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll never go wrong with the classic, but should you want to change things up, we have a version that ups the ante with apple brandy, one that includes a cheesecake mashup, and pie-inspired bars that Editor-in-Chief Faith swears by.

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C868彩票:Classic Pecan Pie

We've streamlined the process of making classic pecan pie to create this easier version that's just as delightful. The filling is rich with brown sugar and a sweet syrup, then topped with a ring of pecans and baked in a flaky, pastry crust.

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C868彩票:Brandy Pecan Pie

Grab some apple brandy to kick your pecan pie up a notch with this twist.

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C868彩票:Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie

This nut-filled classic is the very definition of ooey-gooey decadence, and always has been.

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C868彩票:Instant Pot Bourbon Pecan Pie

Thanks to the Instant Pot's steamy pressure chamber, this pecan pie — flavored with bourbon, brown sugar, and molasses — cooks perfectly every time.

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C868彩票:Pecan Pie Cheesecake

This luscious, creamy cheesecake with a caramel pecan pie topping will wow any crowd, making it perfect for any holiday dessert spread.

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C868彩票:Maple Pecan Pie Bars

These maple pecan pie bars bring you all the flavor of pecan pie, with none of the fuss.

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Chocolate Pies

If there’s a chocolate lover at your table, you cannot go wrong with any of the decadent pies in this lineup.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Whipped Cream

All three components of this pie — the crust, the filling, and the topping — are made in the food processor, meaning it's all prepped and assembled and ready to chill in the fridge in just 10 minutes.

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Vegan Banana & Chocolate Coconut Pie

If you love coconut and are looking for a vegan treat that delivers on flavor, this is it. But to be clear, the real star of this recipe is the incredibly flaky vegan pie crust.

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C868彩票:Chocolate Cream Pie

This silky-smooth chocolate cream pie made with an Oreo crust and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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C868彩票:French Silk Pie

Make sure to whip up plenty of extra whipped cream for topping off this super creamy chocolate pie.

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C868彩票:Fudge Bottom Pie

This Midwestern icebox pie boasts a buttery, sweet-salty graham crust, puddle of fudge, silky layer of vanilla custard, all crowned with a cloud of sweetened whipped cream.

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C868彩票:Chocolate Chess Pie

This soul-satisfying pie requires only the most basic ingredients and just a few minutes of your time.

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C868彩票:S'mores Pie

Here's everything you love about the campfire dessert in pie form.

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Other Favorite Thanksgiving Pies

While pumpkin, apple, and pecan are popular favorites, don’t forget about other great varieties, like sweet potato pie and creamy cheese pie.

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C868彩票:Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie is lighter yet creamier than its pumpkin cousin, with a heavy dose of vanilla and subtle spices. And beyond tasting better, sweet potato pie is easier to bake.

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C868彩票:Buttermilk Chess Pie

Here's how to make a classic buttermilk chess pie, with a crackly top crust and smooth custard-y center.

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C868彩票:“New School” Sweet Potato Pie

This sweet potato pie is a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving recipe. It includes a couple variations: a baked sweet potato pie recipe (with homemade crust), or a crustless custard recipe.

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C868彩票:Ancho Chile Sweet Potato Pie

This classic sweet potato pie gets a little heat and smoke thanks to the ancho chile. It's the perfect pie for your Thanksgiving table.

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Kentucky Bourbon and Walnut Pie

Think of this Kentucky bourbon and walnut pie as a chocolatey riff on a pecan pie.

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C868彩票:Orange Cream Pie

This pie is a perfect blend of the classic combination of tart citrus and creamy vanilla. It starts with a simple pie crust made from iced cornflakes, and inside, you'll find two fillings: juicy orange curd and silky vanilla custard.

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C868彩票:Banoffee Pie

Make no mistake — this British classic is a sweet slice, one that will make you fall back in love with toffee flavors and ripe bananas.

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Tart Recipes

Want to branch out with something a little different, but still kind of in the pie family? Go ahead and try one of these tarts for dessert.

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C868彩票:Free-Form Apple Tart

If you’d rather not make homemade tart dough, simply replace it with a box of frozen puff pastry or pre-made pie crust.

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C868彩票:Classic Tarte Tatin

Basic Granny Smith apples are perfect for making a tarte Tatin. They hold up well in the rather rigorous caramelization and baking process, and their tartness translates into very pure apple flavor when pitted against the rich caramel.

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Gluten-Free Pear Tart with Walnut Crust & Frangipane

Made with a rich walnutty tart crust, filled with creamy golden frangipane, and topped with tender slices of spiced poached pears, this is a guaranteed crowd pleaser that also happens to be gluten-free.

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C868彩票:Lemon-Yogurt Icebox Tart

It what you're after is a light and bright dessert to end you're meal, this no-bake tart is a good idea.

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Kumquat Tarts with Almond-Date Crust

Sweet dates and tart kumquats join forces for this stunning dessert.

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C868彩票:Rustic Pear and Apple Galette

This galette is basically apple pie's lazier and equally delicious dessert. The recipes calls for a mix of pears and apples, but you can use all apples if you prefer.

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C868彩票:Sheela Prakash

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Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food. She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian.

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