12 Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

A quintessential Thanksgiving dessert, classic pumpkin pie combines warm spices and creamy pumpkin filling.

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk

Preparation method:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
3. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
4. Beat in eggs, then gradually add evaporated milk.
5. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
7. Cool before serving with whipped cream.

Pecan Pie

Rich and nutty, pecan pie offers a sweet, syrupy filling that pairs perfectly with crunchy pecans.

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecans

Preparation method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the pie crust in a pie dish.
3. In a bowl, whisk together corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Stir in pecans.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
7. Cool before serving.

Apple Cranberry Pie

This pie combines tart cranberries and sweet apples for a festive twist on traditional apple pie.

Ingredients:

• 1 double pie crust
• 4 cups sliced apples
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out one pie crust and fit it into the pie dish.
3. In a large bowl, toss apples and cranberries with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
4. Fill the pie crust with the apple-cranberry mixture.
5. Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges.
6. Cut slits for steam to escape.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the crust is golden and fruit is bubbly.

Sweet Potato Pie

A Southern favorite, sweet potato pie is creamy, slightly spiced, and deliciously comforting.

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Fit the pie crust into a pie dish.
3. In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
4. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
5. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the pie sets.
6. Cool before serving with a dollop of whipped cream.