24 Traditional Thanksgiving Pies That Never Disappoint

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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.

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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.

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Chef John's Pumpkin Pie

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“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.”

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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."

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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!"

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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.

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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."

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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.”

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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.

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Chocolate Cream Pie

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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.

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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."

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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!"

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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."

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Buttermilk Pie

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"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.

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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!"

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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.

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Chocolate Pie

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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!"

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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.

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Buttermilk Pie

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"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!"

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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."

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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.

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Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

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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.

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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.

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Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

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"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!"

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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."

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