When it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, a traditional pie is a sure bet for us. But which pie to pick? Here are some of our favorite pie recipes made with seasonal ingredients—pumpkin, apple, pecans, sweet potato, cranberry, and more. Plus, we’ve included two delicious Thanksgiving puddings and a seasonal pound cake!
Favorite Thanksgiving Pies
Sour Cream Apple Pie
One of the editors’ grandmothers made this pie every Thanksgiving and it was always a hit. Add a scoop of ice cream for pie à la mode!
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Apple Crumb Pie With Caramel Sauce
For those who love a crumb topping, we offer an apple pie that looks as good as it tastes with a mixture of cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, and apples. These ingredients are impeccably combined to create the perfect flavor and aroma for autumn.
Photo by Becky Luigart-Stayner
Cranberry Dream Pie
This icy-cold Cranberry Dream Pie is sure to be a favorite at any table. Made ahead of time and waiting in the freezer, it’s like having an ace up your sleeve (and is one less thing to think about on the big day itself).
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Bacon Maple Cream Pie
Bacon and maple in a pie? It doesn’t get much better than this!
Photo by Becky Luigart-Stayner
Irish Potato Custard Pie
Here’s an interesting one. If you decide that a few helpings of mashed potatoes just aren’t enough potatoes for you on Thanksgiving, try this potato pie for dessert! (Don’t worry—it’s sweet, not savory!)
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Grandma’s Pecan Pie
This delicious pecan pie is sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Gran’s pie recipes are the best!
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Blue Ribbon Pumpkin Pie
We can’t leave off the classic pumpkin pie. This recipe won a blue ribbon at the Goshen (Connecticut) Fair. The pumpkin pie is nice and firm, not too custardy. It’s a basic pie recipe, but the crust turns out very well. After all, appearance and taste count most at the fair!
Photo by Brent Hofaker
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Already had your fill of traditional pumpkin pie back in October? Try this cheesecake version for a slight twist on the classic. Plus, it can be made ahead well in advance.
Photo by Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet potatoes for dessert? Yes, please! This simple-to-make sweet potato pie recipe will perfectly complement holiday dinner.
Photo by Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
Mini Cranberry-Apple Pies
These cranberry-apple pies are sweet, yet tart. What a great combination in one pie! Single-serving pies also work really well at a holiday gathering or dinner party.
Warm Brownie Pie
Per special request, here’s a pie for all those chocolate lovers out there. If you like your brownies gooey in the middle, this pie ought to be on your holiday menu!
Photo by Becky Luigart-Stayner
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
This pudding is like pumpkin pie, but with a firmer, denser texture. Skip making the crust and try this twist on the classic pumpkin pie. All you have to do once it’s done cooking is top it with whipped cream and serve! (Kids love this recipe, too!)
Photo by Istetiana
Indian Pudding
A classic New England dessert, Indian Pudding is made with cornmeal, milk, and molasses. The “Indian” refers to cornmeal, which was introduced to European colonists by Native Americans and sometimes called “indian flour.” Despite its messy presentation, this “pudding” tastes amazing, especially topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
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Squash Pie
I was raised in Dighton MA until I was 14 several decades ago. All my family who would know how to season butternut squash pie are gone. I know it's not the same as seasoning pumpkin for pie. Can anyone tell me how, please?
Seasoning Squash Pie
Since winter squashes are really pumpkins, yes, you can season them just as you would a pumpkin pie, no difference. There's no botanical or scientific difference between squashes and pumpkins, just the names we call them. In the Caribbean islands, what we in the U.S. call winter squash is called "punkin", and is used in many more ways than we traditionally prepare them here. So just treat them as pumpkins; you won't go wrong!
Squash Pie
My mother's squash pie recipe was rich in flavor. Never tasted another one like it!
1 can squash pie filling, 1 cup brn sgr, 1/2 tsp salt, 1tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp allspice, 2 Tlb molasses, 3 eggs slightly beaten, 1 cup evap milk. Combine all ingredients and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake til knife inserted in center comes out clean. 425° for 40-45 min.
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I like those yammy pies recipes and love to eat Thank you for a post