Description
Thanksgiving is incomplete without pie, and these nine best Thanksgiving pies are sure to delight your family and friends. From the classic pumpkin to the sweet crunch of pecan and the tartness of apple, each pie features a flaky crust enveloping rich fillings that evoke warmth and nostalgia. Easy to prepare, these recipes promise to elevate your holiday feast while creating cherished memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (pre-made or homemade)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 3 cups apples, sliced (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for pumpkin pie filling.
- For pecan pie filling, combine chopped pecans with eggs and the brown sugar mixture.
- For apple pie filling, mix sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour each filling into their respective crusts without overfilling.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool on wire racks before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by adding bourbon to pecan pie or swapping pumpkin puree for butternut squash. To achieve flaky crusts, keep ingredients cold and avoid overworking the dough.