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75 Best Pie Recipes for Every Occasion

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Is there anything better than a slice of warm pie with fresh fruit or decadent custard filling? We love pie all year long and could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, especially if it’s served with whipped cream or ice cream. And a homemade pie takes even the most humble gathering and turns it into an event — to say nothing of feast days like Thanksgiving. Ahead, find our favorite pies for the holidays, or for any days.

1

Easy-Peasy Pie Dough

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The perfect pie often starts with a good homemade pie dough. This recipe is practically foolproof.

Get the recipe for Easy-Peasy Pie Dough.

2

Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie

hot chocolate ice box pie in a metal pie plate with two mugs of hot cocoa and a pie server next to it
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Frothy, creamy, chocolatey, and covered in little marshmallows, this pie is best served alongside a cup of the drink that inspired it.

Get the recipe for Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie.

3

Peanut-Salted Caramel Slab Pie

peanut salted caramel slab pie in a matte gold rectangle pan with a pie server and a slice of pie on a green plate
Hector M. Sanchez

Is there a better combination of flavors than salty and sweet? We didn't think so either. This simple slab pie will give fans of the flavor pairing everything their hearts could want: salted caramel packed with snacky cocktail peanuts for a dessert that's just about as rich as you could hope for.

Get the recipe for Peanut-Salted Caramel Slab Pie.

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4

German Chocolate Pie

german chocolate pie in a white pie dish with german pecan filling on top
Hector M. Sanchez

Lovers of the classic cake take note: Now you can have it in pie form. This version—deconstructed with a chocolate crust—takes the cake.

Get the recipe for German Chocolate Pie.

5

Brown Butter Apple Pie

double crust brown butter apple pie in a red pie dish with a slice removed to show the inside
Hector M. Sanchez

Brown butter pairs with a mix of baking apples in this double-crust dish to evoke a nostalgic, caramel apple-like flavor. Here, it's used to great effect in both the filling and the crust, taking that most American of pies and making it into a caramel-apple flavored masterpiece.

Get the recipe for Brown Butter Apple Pie.

6

Braided Cranberry-Orange Pie

braided cranberry orange pie in a white pie dish with a pie server next to it and a green plate with a slice on it
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Does it get more New England than cranberries and cable-knit sweaters? This delicious pie evokes the best of both things with a holiday pie worth saving room for.

Get the recipe for Braided Cranberry-Orange Pie.

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7

Maple-Apple Tarte Tatin

maple apple tarte tatin
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Think of this as almost an upside-down pie. The sweet apples caramelize in a pan, then the crust is placed on top, before the whole thing is baked, and then flipped over to serve. It's easier than you think, and guaranteed to impress.

Get the recipe for Maple-Apple Tarte Tatin.

8

The Best, Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

easy pumpkin pie in a metal pie plate with bruleed sugar on top and a slice removed and on a green plate with a fork
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Nothing beats homemade pumpkin pie for a festive holiday—or any time—treat! This recipe is a classic with a little bit of a modern twist: bruléed sugar on top.

Get the recipe for The Best, Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe.

9

Sugar Cream “Hoosier” Pie

sugar cream “hoosier” pie
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This Indianan sugar cream pie came out of the Shaker and Amish communities, as a treat in winter months when fruit was unavailable. Dusted with nutmeg, it's a delicious treat!

Get the recipe for Sugar Cream “Hoosier” Pie.

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10

White Chocolate–Peppermint Pie

white chocolate–peppermint pie
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Inspired by Doscher’s Candy Company in Cincinnati, Ohio (which has been making handcrafted candy canes since 1871), this no-bake pie uses peppermint extract in a white chocolate–cream cheese filling and candy cane pieces as stripes on top, for absolutely stunning flavor.

Get the recipe for White Chocolate–Peppermint Pie.

11

Pecan-Brownie Pie

pecan brownie pie in a metal pie plate with a slice removed and on a plate next to it
Hector M. Sanchez

Bring a little taste of Texas — brownie style — to the dessert table.

Get the recipe for Pecan-Brownie Pie.

12

Spiced Peach Hand Pies

spiced peach hand pies drizzled with glaze and arranged on a wire rack
Becky Luigart-Stayner

These picnic-ready pies combine fresh peaches with warm cinnamon and a lemon-sugar glaze. They're the ultimate summer treat.

Get the recipe for Spiced Peach Hand Pies.

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13

Butternut Squash Pie

roasted butternut squash pie with toasted meringue topping
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Surprise everyone at the Thanksgiving feast with this much-better-tasting version of pumpkin pie.

Get the recipe for Butternut Squash Pie.

14

Sausage and Apple Pies

sausage and apple pies baked in ramekins and topped with pie crust
Hector M. Sanchez

Who says you have to wait until after dinner for pie? These savory treats make the perfect fall feast.

Get the recipe for Sausage and Apple Pies.

15

Spiced Plum Galette

spiced plum galette on a parchment lined wire rack
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This fresh-plum concoction is the ultimate end-of-summer treat. Turbinado sugar on the crust and plum preserves in the filling add extra sparkle.

Get the recipe for Spiced Plum Galette.

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16

Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie

strawberry almond crumble pie in a white pie plate with three scoops of vanilla ice cream on top
Hector M. Sanchez

Get your strawberry fix courtesy of this crowd-pleasing pie featuring a jamlike filling.

Get the recipe for Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie.

17

Mixed Berry Pie with Rye Crust

mixed berry pie with rye crust in a colorful patterned pie plate with light blue trim
Hector M. Sanchez

Bake this delicious pie for your next potluck—or whenever!

Get the recipe for Mixed Berry Pie with Rye Crust.

18

Double-Crust Apple-Cheddar Pie

double crust apple cheddar pie in a white pie dish on a windowsill with a pie cutter and next to a metal vase of flowers
Dana Gallagher

Combine sweet and savory flavors in this double-crusted dessert that'll become one of your go-to recipes for years to come.

Get the recipe for Double-Crust Apple-Cheddar Pie.

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19

Ginger Pumpkin Pie

a slice of ginger pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and candied ginger on a white plate with a fork
Brian Woodcock

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.

Get the recipe for Ginger Pumpkin Pie.

20

Key Lime Slab Pie with Candied Lime Zest

key lime slab pie with whipped cream and candied lime zest on top
Becky Luigart-Stayner

If you're looking to feed a crowd, you can never go wrong with a slab pie. This pie, with tart and tangy Key lime filling, whipped cream, and candied lime zest on top, will be gone in no time!

Get the recipe for Key Lime Slab Pie with Candied Lime Zest.

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