1) Sweet and sour cherry pie
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With the crispy crust and freshness of cherries, a sweet and sour cherry pie could be the perfect dessert after a Thanksgiving dinner. The vibrant colors go perfectly with the fall season. Not only it is easy to bake, but the pie also requires minimum ingredients that complement each other well and enhance its taste.
2) Pecan pie
Baking a pecan pie is a Thanksgiving tradition in many households. While the pie is full of rich flavors, it also has many ingredients other than pecans. From maple syrup to bourbon, it just keeps getting better in taste. The pie's recipe is also so easy that even a beginner can easily bake it for the occasion.
3) Pumpkin pie
A pumpkin pie is also a traditional Thanksgiving dessert enjoyed by millions on the holiday. A classic pumpkin pie has a blend of many spices that create a flavorful bite. These spices are allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. These ingredients complement the sweetness of the pumpkin, deliciously.
4) Cranberry pie
Cranberries also make a fantastic filling for a pie with a crunchy crust. One unique feature of this pie is that cranberries can be combined with any other fruit and the combination of flavors is always a delight. From apples to oranges, any fruit can be added to the recipe. One can also top it off with some orange zest to enhance the taste.
5) Peanut butter chocolate pie
A peanut butter chocolate pie can be made from scratch with only a few ingredients. The crunchy and creamy flavor of peanut butter mixed with chocolate dissolves in one's mouth. Besides being a perfect pick for beginners, it is also a decadent recipe that is loved by everyone who tries it.
6) Apple pie
Is it even fall season without a traditional apple pie? Thanksgiving is a perfect occasion to bake an apple pie with a crispy crust and warm and juicy filling. Much like a pumpkin pie, this pie also has many spices, including cinnamon that elevate the complete experience of enjoying this dessert.
7) Lemon pie
Besides all the warm spices and fruity fillings on Thanksgiving, a dash of sour lemon can make it all better. A lemon pie has the perfect sweet and sour flavor and a thin crispy crust for everyone to cherish during the holiday season. A few other ingredients like nuts and almonds can also be added to the recipe.
8) Butternut squash pie
Baked butternut squash makes a delicious filling for a pie, especially because of its sweet potato-like texture. It can be easily incorporated into a dessert more likely into a sweet pie. Adding something savory to the recipe will help balance its sweetness.
9) Mince pie
Some desserts do have meat and a mince pie is one of them. It is a seasonal dessert mostly enjoyed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. However, with time, people across the world have begun to enjoy this offbeat dessert. These Thanksgiving pies are made with apples, raisins, apricots, citrus zest, warm spices, and some meat.
10) Sweet potato pie
Sweet potato pie is another traditional dessert that is mostly enjoyed during the holiday season, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. It originated in the Southern United States as the other part of the nation usually baked a pumpkin pie on the occasion. After pumpkin pie, it is one of the most beloved pies that families like to enjoy during the fall.
11) Coconut pie
Coconut flavor has a freshness that is enjoyed by many. Around the world, coconut is used in making different kinds of desserts and pies are just one among them. A coconut pie is easy to prepare and consumes less time. Besides shredded coconut, vanilla, and whole milk are used in making the pie.
12) Banana cream pie
Banana cream pie is a comforting dessert that is very popular among Americans. It consists of a rich custard filling, sliced bananas, and a pastry crust. The rich filling of the pie is made with banana puree, sweetened whipped cream, and vanilla extract. Besides the traditional banana cream pie ingredients, chocolate can be added, too to make the dessert more appealing to kids.
13) Buttermilk pumpkin custard pie
A buttermilk pumpkin custard pie is as creamy and rich as it sounds. As the name suggests, the pie's filling includes creamy pumpkin mixed with buttermilk and custard. It is usually baked on a buttery and flaky crust. As it is a fail-proof Holiday dessert, any beginner can cook it for a treat after the Thanksgiving dinner.
14) Chocolate cream pie
Chocolate is undoubtedly everyone's favorite flavor and using it in Thanksgiving dessert is always a safe choice. This pie can be made with a chocolate biscuit crust topped with a creamy chocolaty filling. One can also garnish it with a thick layer of cloud-like whipped cream and sprinkle some chocolate chips or flakes.
16) Honey pie
A honey pie is a pastry that is filled with honey, sugar, and spices. It is often served either warm or at room temperature. The filling might also include cream, nuts, or eggs. It is fondly eaten as a traditional dessert in the United Kingdom and the United States.
16) Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is another commonly eaten dessert across the globe. The pie is made with a fresh blueberry filling and is immediately prepared. It usually has a top and bottom crispy crumble crust that adds to its flavors. Much like a blueberry cheesecake, a blueberry pie also has a tangy flavor mixed with some sweetness.
17) Peach pie
Fresh peaches are another fruit that can elevate the flavor of a dessert prepared specially for a holiday like Thanksgiving. A peach pie can be either baked in a pot or a pie mold. It has a flaky crust and a filling infused with many spices, such as cinnamon and ginger.
18) Banoffee pie
Banoffee pie is an English dessert that is also known as banana cream pie. While a banoffee pie has various flavors, bananas, and toffee are its main ingredients. It has become an extremely common dessert in the US and is served in various bakeries and restaurants across the country.
19) Key lime pie
Much like lemon pie, a key lime pie is made with lime juice. However, what distinguishes it from any other dessert is its rich flavor, meringue topping, and graham cracker crust. It is traditionally eaten in Florida Keys and Key West during the 4th of July weekend.
20) French apple pie
While it must be difficult to believe a French apple pie is different from a classic apple pie. An American apple pie has a flaking pie crust on the top and bottom. However, on the other hand, a French apple pie has an exposed fruit filling with no top crust. Besides spices, one can also add cherries and raisins for a more flavorful dessert.
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