For many holiday dinners, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, the pies take center stage.

The following recipes rely on a popular seasonal ensemble of flavors—apples, cranberries, pumpkins, pecans—but these are not understudy desserts, mimicking traditional dishes.

We’ve cast these ingredients in new roles and included our foolproof, fail-safe pie pastry.

Try all or a couple of these this year. We’re betting that they will steal the show, and you’ll get all of the applause.

4 Delicious Holiday Pie Recipes