The Best Pie Recipes to Make for Thanksgiving

From surprising twists to comforting classics, there's a pie for everyone at your holiday table

Pumpkin pie is arguably the quintessential version of the holiday dessert, but Thanksgiving pie recipes come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. With a variety of delicious recipes to choose from, even those who aren't traditionally pie fans might be tempted to have a taste — or they can stick with other Thanksgiving desserts that are just as satisfying.

Whatever your preference, a sweet treat after the main course and those yummy side dishes make for the perfect ending to dinner, and a fresh pie always hits the spot.

Check out the best Thanksgiving pies you should add to your holiday menu.

Brown Sugar Apple Pie

Jessie James Decker uses brown sugar in her apple mixture to create a "caramel-like" filling.

“The brown sugar mixes and melts with the butter, giving it a deep, rich caramel-apple flavor that goes so well with the flaky pie crust," says Decker, who includes this recipe in her new cookbook Just Eat.

Get the recipe HERE.

Pecan Pie with Sweet-and-Spicy Candied Nuts

Jaynelle St. Jean, the owner of PieTisserie bakery in Oakland, Calif., candied her pecans for this pie in a mixture of cinnamon, sugar and cayenne pepper. The spice brings a "hint of heat," said St. Jean, "which makes topping with a dollop of whipped cream all the more satisfying!"

Get the recipe HERE.

Pumpkin Pretzel Pie

Who needs fancy decorating skills when you can top your pie with toasted pretzel crumbs as concocted by Oddfellows Ice Cream Co. owner and chef Sam Mason? The salty-sweet result is a showstopping end to your meal.

Get the recipe HERE.

Frozen Mud Pie

No, not every pie has to be warm and fresh out of the oven. This one from California-based lifestyle guru Nathan Turner is layered with Oreo crust, coffee ice cream and espresso whipped cream.

Get the recipe HERE.

Honey Chess Pie

Chef Josh Habiger puts his spin on the classic Southern dessert — and it couldn't be easier.

Get the recipe HERE.

Chocolate-Pecan Galette

Yes, technically, this is a galette, but it has all the same wonderful qualities as a pie; you just don't need to own a pie dish to make it — a sheet pan is where the magic happens.

"Chocolate and pecans go together, sure," said Cathy Barrow of this dessert from her When Pies Fly cookbook, "but add a touch of bourbon and the combination soars to the flavor stratosphere."

Get the recipe HERE.

Chocolate Hazelnut Crostata

With only 15 minutes of prep time, Marc Murphy's Italian dessert can be the last thing on your holiday dinner to-do list.

Get the recipe HERE.

Blueberry Crumble Pie

Buttermilk oat crumble is what your fruit pies have been missing all along, and we have Cronut creator Dominique Ansel to thank for it.

Get the recipe HERE.

Maple Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Pie

Chef Anne Burrell combined the best of both pies with maple syrup for a unique spin on a holiday classic.

Get the recipe HERE.

Cocoa Pecan Pie

Alex Guarnaschelli recommended topping her pie with unsweetened whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa to balance out the sweet flavor.

Get the recipe HERE.

Cherry Blueberry Pie

If a fruit crisp and a pie got together, this would be their love child. Comedian Jeff Dunham and wife Audrey Dunham, a nutrition specialist and cookbook author, called it a "super addicting" dessert.

Get the recipe HERE.

Devil's Food Chocolate Oasis Pie

Even if you're not a pie lover, the addition of a moist Oreo crust and fresh strawberries is enough to convert any picky pastry eater.

Get the recipe HERE.

Double Apple Pie

Nancy Fuller's classic dessert is overflowing with fresh apple and has a fun optional twist: cheese!

"My dad always said that apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze," said the judge of Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship.

Get the recipe HERE.

Mini Salted Caramel Apple Pie

These adorable individual apple pies are made in the apple — yes, you read that correctly. Simply hollow out the core, sauté it in brown sugar and butter, add it back into the apple and wrap it all up in pie dough.

Get the recipe HERE.

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