46 Stunning Thanksgiving Pies for Your Sideboard
It's not over until you've had a slice of pie (or three).
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Come the fourth Thursday of November, when we sit down to the Thanksgiving feast, we may enjoy the turkey and side dishes such as mashed potatoes or cranberry sauce. But everyone is actually thinking about all those pies cooling in the kitchen.
Yes, fine, there are many other delicious Thanksgiving dessert options available. There are even Thanksgiving cakes and Thanksgiving cookies. But when it comes to capping off the annual feast, nothing could replace a gorgeous array of Thanksgiving pies.
Easy-Peasy Pie Dough
The perfect pie often starts with a good homemade pie dough. This recipe is practically foolproof.
Bruléed Pumpkin Pie
It's just not Thanksgiving without a pumpkin pie on the sideboard. We took the best-tasting classic recipe and added one incredibly smart upgrade: a thin, crunchy crust of burnt sugar on top that makes the whole pie absolutely sing.
German Chocolate Pie
Although Deutschland gets all the credit, German chocolate cake was named after American Sam German, who created the baking bar—“German’s Sweet Chocolate”—used in the batter. This pie version—deconstructed with a chocolate crust—takes the cake.
Brown Butter Apple Pie
Another classic fall flavor, apple pie gets a boost from brown butter. Be ready to field request for the recipe!
Peanut-Salted Caramel Slab Pie
If this year's Thanksgiving guest list is big—and your family loves that beguiling combo of sweet and salty flavors—bake up this massive slab pie.
Braided Cranberry-Orange Pie
Cranberry sauce always sits in that strange place between dinner and dessert. Here, we've dressed it in a cable-knit-sweater-style crust and placed it firmly on the dessert plate.
Ginger Pumpkin Pie
If you find that traditional pumpkin pies just don't have enough bite, then this peppery-sweet recipe is your solution. With three different kinds of ginger, plus a gingersnap crust, it's incredibly satisfying.
Salted Caramel-Apple Slab Pie
Feeding a crowd? This impressive-looking centerpiece dessert guarantees everyone gets a slice.
Pecan, Hazelnut, and Coconut Tart
Get a little nutty this Thanksgiving with this gooey, rich tart.
Nancy Fuller's Double-Crust Apple-Cheddar Pie
The apple and Cheddar combination of this crowd-pleasing pie is perfect for both guests who are sugar lovers and guests who prefer savory tastes.
Nancy Fuller's Pecan Slab Pie
Bring the comforts of a classic pecan pie together with the ease of a slab pie, and you have a divine creation. Serve warm with homemade whipped cream.
Gingery Sweet Potato Pie
Upgrade your grandma's sweet potato pie with a ginger-infused cream topping.
Maple-Nut Pie
Dig into a chocolate-drizzled riff on classic pecan pie.
Rocky Road Pie
You'll scream for this ice cream-inspired pie filled with chocolate, peanuts, and marshmallows.
Pretzel-Chocolate-Pecan Slab Pie
Expecting a crowd on Thanksgiving? This sweet-and-salty pie feeds 16 people!
Cranberry-Apple Hand Pies
Guests need to hit the road to get to another Thanksgiving feast? They can take this handheld dessert to-go!
Chocolate-Coconut-Pecan Pie
Sure, pecan pie is great on its own, but the addition of coconut and chocolate adds layers of delicious flavor.
Bourbon-Pecan Pie
Top this boozy pecan pie with a heavy dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Pumpkin Pie with Oat-Pecan Crust
Take this year's pumpkin pie to the next level by adding sweet candied pecans.
Cranberry-Cherry Cobbler Pie
This dessert is two in one: cobbler and pie at the same time!
Zucchini Galette
Apricot-Almond Slab Pie with Brandy Caramel Sauce
Rhubarb Custard Pie
Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
