Consider this your ultimate resource for Thanksgiving pies! I’m sharing 20 of my favorite Thanksgiving pie recipes and holiday desserts, from classics like homemade pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and Mile High apple pie to fun twists like apple pear praline pie and peanut butter marshmallow pie.

Homemade pecan pie with a flaky crust on a plate served for Thanksgiving.

Whether you’re sticking with tradition or trying something new, I think you’ll find something to love. And I’ve included my favorite homemade pie crust recipe, pie baking tips, and make-ahead advice to help with the holiday baking!

20 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

Can’t decide what to make? Pumpkin, pecan, and apple are classics for a reason. If you want something different, sweet potato pie with toasted marshmallow meringue, apple pear praline pie, and lemon meringue pie all bring something special to the table. There’s a pie here for chocolate lovers, fruit pie fans, and everyone in between!

What are you looking for?

Pumpkin & sweet potato pies

A slice of classic pumpkin pie on a plate with a fork and a dollop of whipped cream

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Smooth and creamy pumpkin filling with warm spices, all baked in a flaky butter crust. Don’t forget the whipped cream!

Classic Pumpkin Pie
taking a forkful of chocolate pumpkin tart slices

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Take your pumpkin pie to the next level! This pie has a simple gingersnap cookie crust, traditional spiced pumpkin filling, and a topping of rich dark chocolate ganache.

Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
slice of sweet potato pie on a plate

Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

This spiced sweet potato pie baked into a buttery pie crust and topped with a pillow of toasted marshmallow meringue is the perfect fall pie!

Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue
Pumpkin pie with nut praline is a delicious twist on the classic that's perfect for your holiday table!

Pumpkin Pie with Nut Praline

A delicious twist on the classic, with a traditional creamy spiced filling and crunchy caramel nut topping.

Pumpkin Pie with Nut Praline
Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Tart is perfect for the holidays!

Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Tart

Spiced pumpkin and dark chocolate swirled together inside a chocolate cookie crust is the ultimate holiday tart!

Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Tart

Apple and other fruit pies

slice of mile high apple pie with ice cream on a plate

“Mile High” Apple Pie

If you’re looking for the BEST apple pie, then this stunning deep-dish apple pie is for you!

Mile High Apple Pie
baked cranberry blueberry pie with linen

Cranberry Blueberry Pie

This cranberry blueberry pie is a delicious combination of sweet and tart, with a hint of cozy spices, all inside a buttery flaky pie crust.

Cranberry Blueberry Pie
closeup of sour cream apple pie slice

Sour Cream Apple Pie

A delicious non-traditional pie with a tart creamy filling and buttery cinnamon streusel topping.

Sour Cream Apple Pie
apple pear praline pie slice on plate

Apple Pear Praline Pie

Apples and pears baked together with a caramel pecan topping make this apple pear praline pie the perfect fall and holiday dessert.

Apple Pear Praline Pie
closeup of a slice of cranberry pear pie with ice cream

Cranberry Pear Pie

You’ll love the delicious combination of lightly spiced fresh pears and cranberries sandwiched between layers of flaky butter pie crust in this cranberry pear pie. 

Cranberry Pear Pie
slice of apple crumble pie on a plate

Apple Crumble Pie

Everything you want in an apple pie! With buttery flaky crust, cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and a delightfully crisp pecan and oat crumb topping.

Apple Crumble Pie

Pecan and other nutty pies

pecan pie piece with whipped cream on top

Classic Pecan Pie

You can’t beat a classic like pecan pie! It’s rich and full of flavor, and only requires 6 ingredients. 

Classic Pecan Pie
close up of pecan pie

Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie

Classic pecan pie gets a super delicious upgrade! With dark chocolate chips and toasted coconut.

Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie
Cutting a slice of cranberry caramel hazelnut tart with the sliced piece having a dollop of whipped cream

Caramel Cranberry Hazelnut Tart

This unique tart filled with homemade caramel, fresh cranberries, and whole hazelnuts is one of my favorites!

Caramel Cranberry Hazelnut Tart

Cream pies and other favorites

chocolate banana cream pie with slice taken out of it so you can see all the layers

Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

With layers of chocolate ganache, fresh bananas, vanilla pudding and whipped cream, this chocolate banana cream pie is one you’re sure to love.

Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
slice of cranberry mascarpone tart with bite on fork

Cranberry Mascarpone Tart

If you’re searching for a non-traditional pie for your holiday table, then look no further than this creamy cranberry mascarpone tart with pecan shortbread crust.

Cranberry Mascarpone Tart
sliced key lime pie in pie pan

Key Lime Pie

Everyone’s favorite classic key lime pie is simple and easy to make! You’ll love the crisp graham cracker crust, creamy tart lime filling, and sweetened whipped cream topping.

Key Lime Pie
A slice of Peanut Butter Mousse Pie with Marshmallow Whipped Cream and Pretzel Crust on a plate with the rest of the pie in the background

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pie

This light and creamy peanut butter mousse pie with marshmallow whipped cream and pretzel crust is the ultimate sweet and salty indulgence.

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pie
Creamy caramel pudding pie with gingersnap and pecan crust - so decadent and stunning!

Creamy Caramel Pudding Pie

A light and creamy caramel pudding pie with a gingersnap pecan crust. It’s a perfect pie for fall!

Creamy Caramel Pudding Pie
slice of lemon meringue pie on a plate

Lemon Meringue Pie

A silky lemon filling and fluffy toasted meringue in a buttery crust. This one has a special holiday connection for me: lemon meringue pie often showed up at Thanksgiving and Christmas when I was growing up.

Lemon Meringue Pie

Pie crust recipes & baking tips

A great pie starts with a great crust! My foolproof flaky pie crust recipe walks you through the process step by step, with tips for getting those buttery, flaky layers.

More pie crust help

baked mile high apple pie

Troubleshooting and pie baking tips

Pies are too much work to have them not turn out right! I’ve learned from all of my pie mistakes and want to help you have success every time. So here are a few extra pie resources:

How to make Thanksgiving pies ahead of time

Thanksgiving baking is so much easier when you can get a few things done ahead of time! I like to start with my pie crusts so they’re ready to go when it’s time to bake.

How far ahead can I make my pie crust?

Homemade pie crust dough can be made several days ahead and refrigerated, or double-wrapped and frozen for later. Thaw frozen dough in the refrigerator overnight before using it.
I like to get my pie crusts done and out of the way a week or so before Thanksgiving.

How far ahead can I bake Thanksgiving pies?

For the best results, I typically bake my pies just 1 or 2 days before Thanksgiving.
Many fruit pies can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days, while pies made with eggs or dairy, including pumpkin, custard, and cream pies, need to be refrigerated.
Be sure to check the individual recipe for specific storage instructions.

Can I freeze Thanksgiving pies?

Some pies freeze better than others! Fruit pies can be frozen baked or unbaked, and baked pecan pies can also be frozen. Pumpkin, custard, and cream pies generally don’t freeze as well because their fillings can change texture. For the best results, follow the freezing and thawing directions in each recipe.

Need help deciding what to bake and when? My Thanksgiving baking timeline includes a make-ahead schedule and a printable checklist to help keep everything organized.

More Thanksgiving recipes and baking inspiration

Still planning the rest of your Thanksgiving menu? Here are a few more resources to help!

Which pie are you making this Thanksgiving? Let me know in the comments! And if you bake one of these recipes, I’d love to hear how it turned out.