What are some great pie ideas for Thanksgiving?

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What are some great pie ideas for Thanksgiving? Let’s discuss Thanksgiving pies!

Question: What are your favorite pie recipes for Thanksgiving? This year is my first Thanksgiving without family, and while I love my usual recipes, I’m thinking about trying something new. I typically make a version of my grandmother’s pumpkin pie with a cream cheese layer and walnut streusel topping. What are you all planning to bake this year?

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Chocolate with Chantilly cream for me. Everyone else can have the apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies.

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Chocolate pies are truly the best.

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This one is incredible, it’s at least a fourth-generation recipe. I’ve been slacking off and haven’t made it hands-on with my mother to learn how to replicate it. But that’s going to change on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

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It’s fantastic to get the authentic demonstration! I love family recipes, and this one sounds truly special.

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My family always makes Derby pie; it’s a classic favorite. This recipe is quite similar to my mom’s:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/kentucky-derby-chocolate-walnut-pie-recipe-101352

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Yes, it’s so delicious! We use pecans in ours and have it as a substitute for pecan pie.

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That sounds delicious! I wonder if my mom would let me swap her Raisin Chess pie with something like this. The Raisin Chess pie usually goes untouched by anyone but her.

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It definitely sounds like an upgrade! One more thing about this recipe: you can skip the bourbon if people don’t like it; it won’t make a big difference. It’s best enjoyed gooey and warm. Good luck!

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We always have pumpkin and apple pies, plus a wild card third pie that could be key lime (nice and easy), banana cream, s’mores (chocolate cream with a graham cracker crust), lemon meringue, and so on.

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Oh, that’s a fantastic idea! It allows you to keep trying out new flavors.

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Thanks! :slight_smile: Everyone is always eager to see what the third pie will be each year!

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For Thanksgiving, consider classic pies like pumpkin, pecan, and apple. Try adding variety with sweet potato, cranberry, or maple bourbon pies. Other great options include chocolate cream or caramel apple pie for a unique twist.

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Cool whip-covered pumpkin for Thanksgiving. Chocolate at any other moment. :smile:

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Thanksgiving is a great time for tasty pies. Here are some pie ideas to try:

  1. Classic Pumpkin Pie: A traditional favorite with spiced pumpkin filling and a buttery crust, perfect for Thanksgiving.
  2. Pecan Pie: A sweet pie with a filling of pecans, sugar, and syrup, sometimes flavored with bourbon or vanilla.
  3. Apple Pie: A comforting pie with spiced apple filling and a flaky crust, which can also include caramel or a lattice top.
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