5 Delicious Pie Recipes To Try This Thanksgiving

If there’s one holiday that’s all about the food, then Thanksgiving definitely takes the prize!

 

From the turkey to the cranberry sauce, the image of a Thanksgiving table is a familiar sight. But arguably the best part of Thanksgiving has to be the pies. Whether you love the holiday or never celebrate it, these recipes will have you reaching for your mixing bowls.

 

These 5 recipes bring a unique twist to the classic pies you know and love. They’ve got all the traditional flavors, but with unconventional ingredients that are perfect for starting new traditions.

 

Keep scrolling for 5 recipes you’ll be giving thanks for this year.

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This Dutch apple pie is more than just the traditional apple pie. This dish also takes its flavors one step further than pies topped with a crunchy crumble.

 

Instead, this pie stars a streusel-ey top that adds a crunchy layer to a pie that’s packed with a custardy, smooth apple filling.

 

If you thought it can’t get any better than how good this pie looks and tastes, it’s also ridiculously easy to make. So, you’re sure to be whipping up this one throughout the year.

 

For the crust:

1 and a 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

1/2 cup of unsalted butter

1 tablespoon of granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt

1/2 a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

4 tablespoons of ice water

 

For the filling:

3 cups of Granny Smith apples

1/3 cup of granulated sugar

2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

3/4 cup of sour cream

1 egg

2 teaspoons of vanilla

 

For the streusel topping:

3/4 cup of packed brown sugar

1/4 cup of granulated sugar

1/2 cup of all-purpose flour

1/4 cup of oats

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

¼ cup of walnuts

6 tablespoons of butter

 

Check out the full method, here.

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If you want all the nostalgia of childhood Thanksgivings filled with pecan pie, but with a delicious grown-up twist; this is the recipe of your dreams.

 

This bourbon bacon pecan pie is a triple threat!

 

You’ll be left with a decadent pie that balances sweet, salty, and boozy flavors perfectly. So if you don’t have the biggest sweet tooth but you’re sticking by the Thanksgiving pie tradition, this recipe will hit the spot.

 

You’ll need:

3 eggs

1 cup of sugar

1/2 cup of light corn syrup

4 tablespoons of unsalted butter

3 tablespoons of bourbon

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1 and a 1/2 cups of pecans

4 strips of bacon

 

See the full method, right here.

 

Want an equally boozy pie crust recipe? Check it out, here.

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It’s not fall without pumpkins, and it can’t be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie.

 

If you want something a little different from the usual pumpkin pie, but not too far off from its familiar flavors, then this salted caramel pumpkin pie is worth a try.

 

Fair warning, you may be left in charge of the pumpkin pie every year once your loved ones have a slice of this!

 

For the crust:

2 and a 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 teaspoon of salt

1 cup of unsalted butter

1/2 cup of buttermilk

1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water

1 large egg  

 

For the filling:

1 can of pumpkin (15 ounces)

1 cup of packed light brown sugar

3 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 and a 1/4 teaspoons of cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 and a 1/4 cups of heavy cream

1/2 cup of the salted caramel sauce (recipe below)

 

For the salted caramel sauce, you’ll need:

2 cups of granulated sugar

12 tablespoons of unsalted butter

1 cup of heavy cream

1 to 2 teaspoons of Maldon sea salt flakes

 

Get started with the full method, here.

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If you want a light end to your Thanksgiving meal without skipping your favorite dishes, then this sweet potato chiffon pie is the answer.

 

Not only does this pie stand out from the usual and impress your guests, but it’s also fluffy, airy, and a wonderfully light end to your Thanksgiving meal.

 

Roasting the sweet potatoes also gives this pie a rich, multidimensional flavor that will have your guests passing this pie around for seconds.

 

For the crust:

2 and a 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

1 and 1/4 teaspoon of salt

6 tablespoons of unsalted butter

3/4 cup of vegetable shortening

1/2 cup of ice water

 

For the filling:

4 medium-sized sweet potatoes

1/2 cup of heavy cream

1/4 cup of water

1 envelope of unflavored gelatin

4 eggs

1/2 cup of water

1 and a 1/2 cups of granulated sugar

2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon of ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar

Whipped cream (optional)

 

Check out the full method, here.

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The feasting doesn’t need to end on Thanksgiving Day.

 

If you have a fridge full of leftovers, you don’t just need to heat them up for an echo of your Thanksgiving meal. Instead, you can put together this pie made entirely out of leftovers and enjoy a brand-new meal, while still clearing out your fridge.

 

This leftover Thanksgiving shepherd’s pie gives the traditional version of this dish a run for its money.

 

The leftovers you’ll need:

2 cups of stuffing

1 and a 1/2 cups of turkey

1/2 cup of cranberry sauce

1 cup of veggies

1 cup of gravy

3 to 4 cups of mashed potatoes

2 tablespoons of butter

 

Get cooking with the full method, here.

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Which pie are you adding to your Thanksgiving table this year? Let us know in the comments below.

 

Happy Thanksgiving all!

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