Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving Desserts Pies 24 Traditional Thanksgiving Pies That Never Disappoint You can't go wrong with the classics. By Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher is a Birmingham, Alabama–based food writer who covers everything from cooking techniques to gadget reviews. She has nearly 7 years experience writing news and lifestyle content. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 6, 2024 Close Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Thanksgiving pies are essential on a holiday that's all about tradition. Whether it's the turkey or a whole host of traditional side dishes (green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, or sweet potato casserole, anyone?), there's no tradition greater than that of the Thanksgiving pie. From classic pie recipes that don't stray from expectations to twists on the old favorites, we have the recipe inspiration you need this Thanksgiving. Take it from the home cooks who've tried them. 01 of 24 Buttery Cranberry Pie Markiee "Excellent! I hadn't used fresh cranberries before, but now that I know how easy it is (and delicious) — I will use them whenever available," says reviewer REKBA99. This buttery pie is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. View Recipe 02 of 24 Chef John's Pumpkin Pie Dotdash Meredith Studios "This best pumpkin pie recipe came about after many years of experimentation. I've finally perfected what I think is the ideal formula for a rich pumpkin pie that's much less likely to crack on top," says Chef John. "Serve garnished with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg." View Recipe Does Pumpkin Pie Need to Be Refrigerated? 03 of 24 Kentucky Pecan Pie Deb C Rich and gooey, this pecan pie has stood the test of time. Reviewer Ann G. says, "I have tried other pecan pie recipes but always go back to this one when I want the best or want to impress someone." View Recipe 04 of 24 Caramel Apple Cranberry Pie Teenie's Treats So many fall flavors combine in one fabulous pie: apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Reviewer sedona420 says, "The title of this pie was intriguing. The taste...sublime!" View Recipe 05 of 24 Apple Streusel Pie Reviewer Melissa Goff says, "The crunch of the streusel was excellent...Best way to eat an apple pie!" The streusel topping adds a nutty crunch to every forkful. View Recipe 06 of 24 Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup Allrecipes/Abbey Littlejohn This pecan pie doesn't require corn syrup, unlike many others. Reviewer ROSEANNEB says, "I'll never make pecan pie with corn syrup again! This recipe doesn't have that sickening sweetness usually associated with pecan pie, but it DOES have that scrumptious nuttiness." View Recipe 8 Recipes for Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup 07 of 24 Brown Family's Favorite Pumpkin Pie Noel The walnut streusel topping on this pie makes it stand out from the rest! Reviewer Jillian says, "Everyone raved about it! The streusel topping is incredible and the pie itself makes a great presentation. I served it with bourbon whipped cream from this site." View Recipe 08 of 24 Caramel Pecan Pie ALLRECIPES / BAHAREH NAITI "Buttery, nutty, and a touch of caramel, this is a very yummy pie! Full of flavor! Serve hot or cold, with a good size dollop of whipped topping or vanilla ice cream," says recipe creator CORWYNN DARKHOLME. View Recipe 09 of 24 Chocolate Cream Pie Dotdash Meredith Food Studios For the pumpkin haters, this chocolate pie will make you a Thanksgiving hero. "This is the third Thanksgiving in a row I've made it; see a tradition developing to appease my chocoholic husband," says reviewer team_evans. View Recipe 10 of 24 Double Layer Pumpkin Pie ALLRECIPES / QI AI A layer of cream cheese makes this take on a classic even more decadent. Reviewer H OXLEY says, "I'm not a big fan of pumpkin pie, but this is incredible. My husband said that it is the best pumpkin pie he has ever had and it didn't last too long in this house. It is way past Thanksgiving and I STILL crave it. Luckily, I still have a can of pumpkin in the cupboard and may have to make it for Christmas." View Recipe 11 of 24 No-Sugar Apple Pie chibi chef This take on tradition has no added sugars. Reviewer MARIAM says, "I was very skeptical in making this pie at first. I was sure it was going to be too sour because of the lack of sugar. But it is amazing how wrong I was! My mom, who usually always wants things extra sweet, said that it was the perfect pie!" View Recipe 14 Thanksgiving Apple Pie Recipes for the Best Pie of the Season 12 of 24 Baked Fresh Cherry Pie tara Spencer "Simple and delicious. Paired with a homemade crust, this pie is everything a fresh fruit pie should be," says reviewer MAMALEIGH. "My cherries were very tart, so I combined them with the sugar and let them chill overnight before baking." View Recipe 13 of 24 Buttermilk Pie Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "We generally purchase a buttermilk pie each week from an amazing restaurant ($28 per pie) that we truly love...until we decided to try this recipe. I have already made two pies and they literally disappeared," says reviewer ShabbyChef. View Recipe 14 of 24 Cranberry Streusel Pie Allrecipes Magazine This cranberry pie has a walnut streusel topping for a combination of nutty and tart flavors. "This cranberry pie was a hit for Thanksgiving! We loved the tartness and since we have a couple of diabetics—they were overjoyed with the lack of sugar," says reviewer AMANDA WARD. "Those watching their weight loved the lack of butter!" View Recipe 15 of 24 Pumpkin Tart with Pecan Crust Mackenzie Schieck Calling all special dieters (and those serving them) — this pumpkin tart not only tastes delicious, it's also vegan! "I made this last year to take to a vegan Thanksgiving dinner and it was a big hit! I will be making it again this year for my family's traditional Thanksgiving dinner," says reviewer CASEYKENDRA. View Recipe 16 of 24 Chocolate Pie Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Save yourself some holiday stress and make this pie ahead of time. Simply refrigerate until you're ready to serve. Reviewer Kelli G. says, "I made it for Thanksgiving and everyone ate the chocolate pie and left the pumpkin pie! It was very fast and easy to make!" View Recipe 17 of 24 Pumpkin Torte II chibi chef Pumpkin and cream cheese are layered in a graham cracker crust and topped with whipped topping and walnuts. "Absolute heaven! I love this recipe, it is so much better than pumpkin pie! I made it for work and they loved it...I am so looking forward to making this for my family for Thanksgiving this year," says reviewer saphirre. View Recipe 18 of 24 Buttermilk Pie Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "One of the best pies I have ever eaten, hands down!" says reviewer Bonne Liddell Belden. "Don’t let the name buttermilk pie throw you off, it’s amazing! And so simple to prepare!" View Recipe 19 of 24 Apple Crisp Pie Photo by MaryAnn. Two traditional desserts combine to make one epic Thanksgiving pie. Reviewer Rachel Ann Pluchino says, "The crispy layer adds an almost caramelized feel and taste to regular apple pie." View Recipe 20 of 24 No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie bd.weld Your oven is tired and so are you. Pumpkin pie meets cheesecake in this no-bake pie. "I have been asked to make this at my upcoming holiday meals," says reviewer Carrie C. One bite and you'll understand why. View Recipe 18 Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Desserts 21 of 24 Apple Pie by Grandma Ople Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe creator MOSHASMAMA says, "This was my grandmother's apple pie recipe. I have never seen another one quite like it. It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions." Over 10,000 home cooks have given this classic apple pie glowing reviews — find out why for yourself. View Recipe 12 of Grandma's Best Thanksgiving Desserts 22 of 24 Sweet Potato Pie DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS You can't go wrong with a classic. "People who have eaten sweet potato pie all their lives say this recipe is the best they have ever tasted," says reviewer SL. View Recipe 23 of 24 Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "A coconut cream pie recipe that's tried and true," says recipe creator Carol H. "It took many years of searching and baking to find the right one, and this is it!" View Recipe 24 of 24 Old Fashioned Raisin Pie Janice Hynes This is a classic pie you might not see every day, but it's worth making. "Followed recipe as said, and it turned out terrific and tastes great," says reviewer Mary Green Singer. "I liked the fact that it doesn't use alot of sugar either. I did brush the top of the pies with a egg wash and sprinkled a little bit of sugar on top." View Recipe How to Plan What You're Making for Thanksgiving Dinner More Thanksgiving Recipe Inspiration Jessica Furniss The 9 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes for a Traditional Holiday Spread 13 Creative Thanksgiving Desserts A Thanksgiving Menu for Two Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit