Cobblers, sky-high trifles, bundt cakes, cookies – there are so many impressive and delicious desserts for celebrating Thanksgiving. But the truth is, there is nothing better than a buffet table filled with pies. We asked our audience to share the pies that their grandmothers always baked on Thanksgiving, and these ten were the most popular.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
It would not be Thanksgiving without pecan pie, and this recipe is as classic as they come. The best part is that it comes together in no time (just 10 minutes of prep time) and you can even use a store-bought pie crust (even Grandma cheats some time).
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Grandma loves the classic chess pie. but can’t resist a chocolate twist. Cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips give this dessert the rich, decadent flavor boost.
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
While we love pumpkin and apple pies, there’s something extra-special about a chocolate dessert. This recipe stars chocolate, pecans, and coconut in a can’t-stop-at-one-slice pie.
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This creamy dessert stars coconut custard, which is topped with mounds of homemade sweetened whipped cream. It’s finished off with toasted shredded coconut flakes on top.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
The family-favorite banana pudding is transformed into a can’t resist pie. This recipe features the same ingredients as the Southern classic (vanilla custard, sliced bananas, wafer cookies), but is baked into a ready-to-slice holiday pie.
Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Shoofly pie comes together with a simple list of easy-to-find ingredients, and is topped with light and airy whipping cream.
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Make room on the Thanksgiving table for this vintage dessert that will bring back many memories, This pie, with a simple ingredient list, is light, silky smooth, and extra creamy.
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There are so many ways to bake apple pie, but this flaky, double-crust recipe is Grandma’s favorite. Not only does it look impressive on the table, but the juicy apples are spiced with cinnamon to make it the ultimate holiday dessert.
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Would it even be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? Out thoughts exactly. This pie requires a simple ingredient list (including canned pumpkin puree), and 15 minutes of hands-on time, which is why we call it our easiest-ever. It is so delicious, and so simple to make that we suggest baking two.
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
It’s not all about the apples in fall. Make room on the table for pear pie, which has a buttery and flaky homemade crust and a brown sugar crumble that’s to-die-for delicious.