1Pecan Pieree drummond best thanksgiving pecan pieRalph Smith

When a pie is this good, it lives up to the name “The Pie That’ll Make You Cry.” Ree’s recipe calls for traditional ingredients but the secret is finely chopping the pecans. That way, “every bite will have the perfect balance of crunchy nuts and luscious filling.”

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2Chocolate Pieree drummond best thanksgiving chocolate pieDavid Malosh

“This rivals my pecan pie for Ladd’s top favorite pie of all time,” Ree says. And her daughter Alex admitted that it’s her favorite Thanksgiving pie, too! It’s “super easy, and you can use a graham cracker crust or a pre-baked regular pie crust.”

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3Caramel Apple Pieree drummond best thanksgiving caramel apple pieRyan Liebe

Ree recently perfected a new apple pie recipe, but admits: “This is the apple pie I made for YEARS, and the one my father-in-law Chuck loved the most.” And because of that, it has earned a special place in her heart―and her stomach.

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4Cranberry Crispree drummond best thanksgiving cranberry crispkate sears

If you’re looking for something bright, warm, and a little unexpected this holiday season, try Ree’s new cranberry crisp! It’s equal parts sweet, tart, and buttery, with seasonal flavor in every bite. Plus, doesn’t everything taste better with scoop of ice cream?

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5Pumpkin Cream Pieree drummond best thanksgiving pumpkin cream pieCaitlin Bensel

Did you know that while Ree loves the flavor of pumpkin, she isn’t a huge fan of traditional pumpkin pie? But here’s a pie she can get behind with a creamy filling and graham cracker crust. She calls it “utterly divine.”

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6Caramel Apple Cheesecakeree drummond favorite thanksgiving caramel apple cheesecakeWill Dickey

“This is going on my Thanksgiving dessert table this year,” Ree announced on Facebook. There are sweet-tart apples and gooey caramel both in the cheesecake and on top for a truly magical autumnal dessert. Ree’s reaction? “My gosh!”

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7Pumpkin Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frostingree drummond best thanksgiving pumpkin sheet cakeHector Manuel Sanchez

If you need to feed a crowd, try this seasonal twist on Ree’s famous chocolate sheet cake. It’s moist and layered with plenty of cream choose frosting. “It’s perfect for Thanksgiving! It’s also perfect for the other 364 days of the year,” she declares.

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8Nantucket Cranberry Pieree drummond best thanksgiving cranberry pieRalph Smith

There might be a debate on whether this is actually a pie or a cake. Either way, everyone will certainly call it delicious. Ree says: “It’s pure heaven served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.”

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9Chocolate Peanut Butter Pieree drummond best thanksgiving chocolate peanut butter pieWill Dickey

Perhaps not traditional for Thanksgiving, but the fluffy peanut butter filling and chocolate cookie crust make it irresistible. Ree says this decadent pie “belongs at every potluck and family gathering,” which means it’s perfect for Turkey Day!

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10The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake Everree drummond best thanksgiving chocolate sheet cakeRyan Liebe

Another perhaps not-so-traditional Thanksgiving idea that you should try is this Drummond family favorite. The decadent chocolate cake makes an appearance at practically every birthday and special occasion on the ranch. I has “brought about family harmony all over the land,” Ree jokes.

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