These beautiful and delicious pie recipes will get you excited for the holiday season. There are so many choices that everyone will love including those with fruit, nuts, chocolate, and more. Some of the best for the holiday season and Fall produce has to offer are in these pie recipes including apple, pecan, berries, sweet potato, lemon, and more.
Bake one or a few to combine some of these pies together for the ultimate dessert course for your next holiday, event, dinner party, or intimate date night. These best pie recipes offer it all; vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, or nut-free. Some showcase the best produce that an Autumn harvest has to offer and others are pure sugar heaven through and through that, anyone with a sweet tooth will crave.

It is hard to pick a favorite here so I will let you try them and comment back so I can hear all about the ones you love and cannot wait to make them again. I start the list with three pie recipes that I have created. We love these pies on more than just the holidays, so why wait, make one today. Grab some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and start baking any one of mine and you cannot lose.
So make your sides and be sure to dry rub your turkey, and enjoy the tastiest Thanksgiving ever. These holiday pie recipes are creative, fancy, and so tasty. There are even some amazing savory pie recipes including one that is great for that leftover turkey we all have after Thanksgiving.
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Picking the Best Pie Recipe
To ensure your family and friends enjoy the best pies for Thanksgiving or Christmas, review the categories I shared below. We have traditional ones like apples plus some unique recipes. If you are on a special diet, there are some ideas too for the best holiday pies.
PIES BY THE SHORT ORDER COOK
Here are some great pies that are our personal favorites. Several of these pies are so easy to make, that the kids can help with the baking. My son made the Sugar Cream Pie and it was delish. I even included a pie that is wonderful for breakfast that is a Cracker Barrel copycat recipe. It gets 1000s of recipe views every holiday so do not miss out!
PIES BY THE BEST FOOD BLOGGERS
The blogging community is lovely and we are always happy to try and share each other's recipes. Here are some of the best of the best. I hope you find a few new pies to love.
TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY PIES
For the best traditional pie recipes, try one of these. Whether you want something with apples, pecans, or cranberries, these recipes have you covered.
PIES FOR SPECIAL DIETS
Those on a special diet still get to enjoy some lovely homemade pies for the holidays. Here are the best gluten-free, vegan, non-dairy, and paleo options for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert table.
SAVORY PIES
Pies are not always sweet. Savory pies make a holiday tasty too. Try one of these great savory pie recipes for your holiday. If you want a turkey pot pie instead of a full bird for Thanksgiving, the recipe below is just the thing.
PIES FOR A UNIQUE HOLIDAY
Want a fancy and non-traditional recipe for your holiday? These pies are not your momma's recipes, they are fun, unique, and always yummy. Who says you have to have pumpkin or apply only? Not us!
Other Great Holiday Desserts
Serve up some yummy pie along with these desserts too. It is great to have a variety for your holiday so make 2-3 great recipes from this list & there will for sure be something for everyone to love. Just so you know - the peanut butter balls are my all-time holiday favorite & one of my top recipes here.
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20+ Best Holiday Pies for Thanksgiving & Christmas
Ingredients
- Caramel Apple Pie
- Sugar Cream Pie
- Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping
- Haupia Pumpkin Pie
- Crustless Pecan Pie
- Gluten-free Apple Pie
- Vegan Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
- Cookie Pie
- Pecan Cheesecake Pie
- Savory Smoked Turkey Pot Pit
Instructions
- Make your holiday meal for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
- Pick out one or more of the pie recipes to bake and enjoy a tasty holiday dessert.
- Happy holidays!
Liberty says
Thanks so much for sharing my Pecan Cheesecake Pie!
Angela says
You are welcome, it is a great holiday recipe.
Beth says
Angela, thank you so much for including my Haupia Pumpkin Pie in this collection. I can see it's in very good company, and I can't wait to try the other recipes - like those hand pies!!
Angela says
Thank you Beth for letting me feature your wonderful holiday gluten-free pie. It is beautiful and tasty!