29 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

Thanksgiving dinner is not finished until somebody cuts the pie. And most families want more than one choice on the table.

This roundup brings together 29 Thanksgiving pie recipes, from the classic pumpkin, apple, and pecan trio to sweet potato, cranberry, chess, and maple cream. You will also find no-bake pies for a crowded oven, a slab pie for big groups, and hand pies you can eat without a fork.

Every recipe links back to its original source, so you can grab the full ingredient list and start baking.

1. Classic Pumpkin Pie

The secret to this pumpkin pie is a crust that stays crisp under the custard. It gets blind baked first, then brushed with egg white while hot to seal it before the filling goes in.

The filling uses Libby’s pumpkin puree, one egg plus three yolks, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Tapping the bowl on the counter knocks out air bubbles for a smooth top.

It bakes at 350°F for about an hour, until the center barely jiggles. Pile on homemade whipped cream.

Source details: natashaskitchen.com

2. Classic Apple Pie

Granny Smith apples and a woven lattice top make this the apple pie most people picture. About seven cups of thinly sliced apples get tossed with cinnamon.

Instead of raw sugar, the apples are coated in a quick stovetop sauce of melted butter, flour, water, and sugar. The all-butter homemade crust bakes up flaky, and the bottom never turns soggy.

The pie starts at 425°F for 15 minutes, then finishes at 350°F for about 45 more. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Source details: natashaskitchen.com

3. Classic Pecan Pie

Two cups of pecan halves go into this pie, with some chopped into the filling and the rest arranged on top. The gooey center mixes light corn syrup, packed brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon.

A homemade all-butter crust gets blind baked first, so it stays flaky instead of soft. The recipe walks you through folding, fluting, and chilling the dough.

Plan ahead, since the whole process takes about four hours including cooling. It slices cleanly once fully set.

Source details: cookingclassy.com

4. Brown Butter Pumpkin Pie

Browned butter gives this pumpkin pie a toasty, nutty depth you notice right away. It gets whisked with brown sugar, canned pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, two eggs, and two extra yolks.

The spice mix goes bold, with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and a pinch of black pepper. The result is silky and richly spiced.

A from-scratch flaky crust is par-baked in the lower third of the oven first. You can make that crust up to two months ahead and freeze it.

Source details: bakerbynature.com

5. Caramel Apple Pie

Homemade caramel sauce turns a regular apple pie into something special. It cooks brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk until thick and golden.

Eight large apples are softened in a skillet with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then thickened with cornstarch. Granny Smith, McIntosh, and Honeycrisp all work here.

The apples go into the crust with caramel drizzled on top, then a full crust or woven lattice goes over everything. It bakes for about 60 minutes at 400°F. Save some caramel for drizzling over each slice.

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6. Praline Pumpkin Pie

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7. Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Can’t pick between pumpkin and pecan? This pie bakes both fillings into one crust.

A lightly spiced pumpkin layer goes on the bottom. A sweet, buttery pecan layer with toasted pecan halves sits right on top of it.

Everything bakes together for about an hour at 350°F. The finishing touch is a bourbon maple whipped cream made with heavy cream, maple syrup, a splash of bourbon, and vanilla.

It makes 12 slices, so it stretches nicely across a big holiday table.

Source details: girlversusdough.com

8. Bourbon Pecan Pie

A splash of bourbon and a little orange zest give this classic pecan pie a grown-up twist. Three cups of pecan halves get toasted first to bring out their flavor, then half are chopped for the filling.

The rich center combines dark brown sugar, eggs, light corn syrup, and melted butter. A homemade butter crust is blind baked so it holds up under all that filling.

Serve each slice with bourbon whipped cream. It is rich and decadent, made for the end of a big dinner.

Source details: jocooks.com

9. Dutch Apple Pie

Skip the top crust and bury the apples under a thick, buttery crumble instead. Three pounds of sliced apples are coated in a sauce of butter, brown and white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, and vanilla.

The crumb topping is the star here. Ground almonds and rolled oats get blitzed with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter for a crunchy, nutty finish.

It bakes for 45 minutes at 350°F. A homemade or store-bought crust both work, which keeps the recipe beginner friendly.

Source details: kitchennostalgia.com

10. Cranberry Curd Tart

Bright red and glossy, this tart brings a sweet and tangy break from all the heavy desserts. The filling is a homemade cranberry curd made with fresh or frozen cranberries, orange zest, and cranberry juice.

The cooked berries get blended and strained, then whisked with eggs, yolks, sugar, and butter. It sets into a silky, smooth layer.

The crisp crust is made from almond flour and almond extract, so it is nutty and naturally gluten free. Sugared cranberries and candied citrus peel make a festive garnish.

Source details: wholefully.com

11. Pumpkin Buttermilk Pie

This one blends two Southern favorites into one easy pie. Canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice meet the tangy custard of a classic buttermilk pie.

The filling takes about 10 minutes. Just beat together flour, melted butter, buttermilk, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, and spice, then pour it into an unbaked crust.

It bakes at 350°F for one hour and needs to cool completely. Right before serving, add a cinnamon whipped cream made from heavy cream, sugar, and ground cinnamon.

Source details: vintagehomedesigns.com

12. Chocolate Pecan Pie

A full cup of semisweet or dark chocolate chips makes this pecan pie extra rich. The chocolate melts into a classic filling of eggs, light corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla.

One and a half cups of chopped pecans spread through every bite. The crust gets partially baked in the lower third of the oven first so the bottom stays crisp.

Homemade or store-bought dough both work. It tastes familiar, but it stands out on any Thanksgiving dessert table.

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13. Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie

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14. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

Out of oven space on Thanksgiving? This pumpkin pie skips the oven completely.

The filling whips cream cheese and brown sugar with pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whipped heavy cream gets folded in for a light, mousse-like texture.

It sits in a pecan gingersnap crust and chills for at least four hours, ideally overnight. A tangy cinnamon whipped cream made with sour cream and brown sugar goes on top right before serving.

It tastes like classic pumpkin pie with half the work.

Source details: everydaypie.com

15. Apple Slab Pie

Feeding a crowd? This apple pie bakes in a quarter sheet pan and cuts into 12 servings.

The apples get grated instead of sliced, then squeezed dry in a kitchen towel so the filling never turns watery. They are mixed with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

An all-butter crust wraps the top and bottom. Brush it with cream and sprinkle with sparkling sugar for a crackly, golden finish. It bakes at 400°F on a hot baking stone or sheet.

Source details: recipegirl.com

16. Salted Maple Pie

Source details: thewoodandspoon.com

17. Brownie Pecan Pie

What happens when brownies meet pecan pie? You get this rich, dark chocolate dessert.

The filling creams butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla, then adds eggs, cocoa powder, and a little flour. Three cups of toasted, chopped pecans and chocolate chunks get folded in.

It bakes in a blind-baked butter crust, so the bottom stays crisp under the fudgy center. Serve it slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It serves 8 to 10.

Source details: everydaypie.com

18. Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Swirls of cheesecake ripple through a spiced pumpkin filling in this pretty pie. The cream cheese layer is just cream cheese, sugar, and one egg.

The pumpkin side whisks together puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and another egg. Dollop the two fillings into a refrigerated deep-dish crust, alternating as you go, for a marbled look.

Prep takes about 10 minutes. Bake until set, chill for three to four hours, then top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.

Source details: thebakingchocolatess.com

19. Cranberry Dump Pie

No crust, no rolling pin, and no stress. This cranberry pie is about as easy as baking gets.

Two cups of fresh cranberries and chopped walnuts get tossed with flour, sugar, and salt. Melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla are stirred in to make a thick batter.

Pour it all into a greased pie plate and bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes. Tart berries burst through every slice, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. Prep takes only 10 minutes.

Source details: thepondsfarmhouse.com

20. Ginger Pear Pie

Pears make a lovely change from apples, and ginger makes them sing. Four large Anjou pears get sliced thin and simmered in a sauce of water, dark corn syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and ground ginger.

The filling goes into a single crust and gets covered with a crumbly topping. Flour, brown sugar, more ginger, cold butter, and chopped pecans make it crisp and nutty.

It bakes at 425°F and comes together in about 45 minutes total. Vanilla ice cream on the side is optional.

Source details: recipegirl.com

21. Sweet Potato Pie With Condensed Milk

Sweetened condensed milk is the shortcut that gives this sweet potato pie its silky, rich texture. One pound of cooked sweet potatoes gets mashed with softened butter.

Then in go the condensed milk, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and two beaten eggs. The orange zest adds a bright note that sets this version apart.

Bake it on the bottom rack at 350°F for 50 to 55 minutes. Chill until serving and add a dollop of whipped cream. It makes 12 servings.

Source details: cookingwithcarlee.com

22. Biscoff Pumpkin Pie

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23. French Silk Pie

For the chocolate lovers at the table, this pie is pure velvet. The crust is simply crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter, baked for about eight minutes.

The filling whisks eggs and sugar over simmering water, then beats in softened butter, melted bittersweet chocolate, and vanilla. Whipped cream gets folded in last for that light, silky texture.

Chill the pie for at least two hours until set. Finish with more whipped cream and chocolate shavings, then slice and serve cold.

Source details: jocooks.com

24. Salted Caramel Apple Pie

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25. Pumpkin Pie With Pecan Crust

Toasted pecans replace the usual pastry in this pumpkin pie. The crust pulses pecans with oat flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon, then presses into the pan.

The filling gets its creaminess from homemade cashew cream instead of evaporated milk. It mixes with pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, and a warm blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.

It bakes at 350°F until the center is set. Top with whipped cream or coconut cream and a few chopped pecans.

Source details: loveandlemons.com

26. Apple Butter Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

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27. Honey Pie

Creamy honey custard in a crisp, flaky crust makes this pie a sweet surprise. The custard cooks on the stovetop first, which makes it nearly foolproof.

Milk and heavy cream get warmed, then whisked into eggs, half a cup of pure honey, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Strain it into a prebaked crust.

It bakes for another 12 to 15 minutes at 375°F, then cools for about two hours. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of honey.

Source details: bakedbyanintrovert.com

28. No-Bake Butterscotch Cream Pie

Biscoff cookies make the buttery crust for this creamy, no-bake pie. The filling beats cream cheese with melted butterscotch chips and heavy cream, then folds in fresh whipped cream.

Chill it for at least six hours, preferably overnight. That makes it a smart make-ahead dessert for a busy holiday kitchen.

Before serving, top it with brown sugar cinnamon whipped cream. A homemade toffee sauce made with brown sugar, honey, butter, and cream gets drizzled over everything.

Source details: abajillianrecipes.com

29. German Chocolate Pie

All the flavors of German chocolate cake, packed into an easy no-bake pie. A crushed Oreo crust holds a silky ganache made from semisweet chocolate, warm heavy cream, and butter.

Once that chills for two hours, it gets the classic topping. Brown sugar, half and half, and butter cook with egg yolks until thick, then sweetened coconut, vanilla, and chopped pecans get stirred in.

Spoon the coconut pecan mixture over the chocolate layer and chill again before slicing.

Source details: bakerbynature.com