PERFECTION! 10 Thanksgiving Pies to Impress


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Because nobody remembers who brought the green beans last Thanksgiving...

Perfect Thanksgiving Pies

The real Thanksgiving power move?
Being the one who brings the perfect pie.

​Pumpkin Meringue Pie​

Pumpkin meringue pie. At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie can be considered stunningly sophisticated as well as complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required.
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​Caramel Apple Pie​

This caramel apple pie takes classic apple pie to the next level. For this beloved autumn dessert, warmly spiced apples are embraced in a nutty whole wheat pie crust and baked until golden. A lacquer of sweet caramel to finish takes this pie over the top.
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​Maple Pumpkin Pie​

This maple pumpkin pie is just about as traditional as tradition can get. The crust is a flaky pâte brisée, and the filling is pumpkin purée, flavored with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and the twist of maple syrup.
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​Eggnog Pie​

Eggnog pie is as easy to make as eggnog and bears much likeness to its rich namesake custard spiked with rum. It's just in a graham cracker crust. Think of it as a slightly tipsy-inducing cheesecake—and the most quintessential holiday dessert we can imagine when it comes to Christmas.
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​Pumpkin Pecan Pie​

This pumpkin pecan pie means no longer must you confront the eternal Thanksgiving dilemma of pumpkin pie or pecan pie. Thanks to its pecan topping, it's two, two, two pies in one!
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​Maple Pecan Pie​

This maple pecan pie takes classic pecan pie up a notch by using maple syrup in the filling and ground oats for a slight nuttiness in the crust.
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​Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust​

This chocolate cream pie with Oreo crust is a classic American dessert. Layers of rich chocolate pudding and sweet whipped cream are nestled in the Oreo crust. It's a quick, easy, back-pocket dessert.
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​Sour Cream Apple Pie​

This sour cream apple pie is filled with layers of thinly sliced apples and a sour cream filling and then the whole shebang is smothered with a buttery streusel topping. What's not to love?!
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​Spiced Maple Pecan Pie with Star Anise​

This pie is warm and licorice-y from the anise, toasty from the roasted pecans, and as syrupy, sugary, and toothachingly sweet as a proper pecan pie should be. I wouldn’t have it any other way, though a dollop of crème fraîche tempers the gooey filling without compromising its integrity.
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​S’mores Pie​

This s'mores pie is as easy and authentic as can be with its graham cracker crust, chocolate fudge brownie filling, and marshmallow fluff topping. You may not ever go back to plain old s'mores.
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