We’re sharing fresh takes on familiar classics and new ways to serve up sweet seasonal flavor.

From appetizers to dessert, Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather together over a delicious holiday spread.

Pillowy toasted meringue complements the notes of molasses and brown sugar.

Southern Living Apple-Walnut Pie sliced and ready to serve

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The stunning twist on a classic pumpkin pie was inspired by her favorite part of Thanksgiving: cranberry sauce.

They start with store-bought pie crusts to save time.

With only 30 minutes of active time, it’ll fit seamlessly into your Turkey Day cooking plans.

butterscotch pie with meringue and chopped butterscotch chips

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It is packed with more fall flavor and texture than any apple pie we’ve ever made before.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

If you love classic pecan pie, then you will love this surprising twist.

Our Test Kitchen added chocolate and cocoa powder to create the most rich and decadent holiday dessert.

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Quite possibly the most easy and delicious Thanksgiving pie that will delight the whole family.

Chocolate gravy pie consists of creamy, rich chocolate custard baked in a flaky, buttery pie crust.

A mixture of different sizes of marshmallows makes for fun presentation.

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Sour Cream Apple Pie

“I lost my mom, Neddy Nokes, six years ago.

I make this pie when I am missing her,” writes reader Beverly Thompson of Willis, Texas.

Our Pear Pie is just as delicious whether served warm or chilled.

Southern Living Cajun Custard Pie sliced and ready to serve

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Pecan Pie

Nothing beats the classic pecan pie at Thanksgiving.

Once cooled, the caramel pie filling is rich, creamy, and ooey-gooey.

It perfectly pairs with the light and fluffy whipped cream.

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It’s chilled to set the mixture, not baked.

Then whipped cream is piled high to add to the ethereal texture just before serving.

Chocolate Silk Pie

This airy pie is just the right amount of sweet.

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Chocolate-lovers will be thankful for this satiny addition to the holiday dessert spread.

Ginger-Maple Amber Pie

Give a traditional amber pie a rich maple syrup addition.

With a cinnamon meringue topping, this pie is a star.

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It adds flavors of caramel and butter, and it doesn’t make the pie-making process any more difficult.

Southern Buttermilk Pie

This pie is proof that “simple is best.”

Give this old-fashioned dessert a second look, and your Thanksgiving guests will appreciate you for it.

Chocolate Pecan Pie in a pie plate with plates and fork

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The apples can be prepared a day or two in advance to help the pie come together faster.

Texas Pecan Pie

The pecans are the star of this no-fuss pie.

It’s the quintessential and straightforward Thanksgiving pecan pie.

Southern Living German Chocolate Pie sliced and ready to serve with whipped cream and coffee

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You don’t mess with the classics just like you don’t mess with Texas.

You probably have most of the ingredients on hand to make this classic pie.

For a crisp crust (no more soggy bottom!

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), use a metal pie pan and pre-bake your crust with pie weights.

This double-crusted dessert gets even sweeter with a hefty dollop of molasses whipped cream.

Fig Pie

Make the most of fresh figs by baking them into a sweet pie.

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Thisunique fruit piedeserves a spot among the greats.

This double crust version is a must-have on the Thanksgiving table.

Each layer of this pie is better than the last for the perfect forkful.

Southern Living Chocolate Orange Chess Pie

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The secret to the crisp, flaky crust?

Baking in a cast-iron skillet on a lower oven rack.

Top with the other crust and bake.

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Serving it in the skillet is also easy and makes the dish even more Southern.

Orange zest and bourbon are the secret ingredients for a tasty pie that’s not too sweet.

This pie will satisfy everyone at your Thanksgiving table, and only takes 15 minutes of hands-on time.

Southern Living Pumpkin Slab Pie with Cinnamon-Maple Whipped Cream in the pan to serve

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Apple-Bourbon Pie

Not your typical apple pie, this version amps up the seasonal, Southern flavors.

Purple Sweet Potato Pie

This classic dessert has a whole new look thanks to purple sweet potatoes.

This colorful potato variety lends itself to creamy texture and subtle flavor.

Southern Living Margaret Bragg’s Buttermilk Pie sliced and ready to serve

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Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Pecan pie and cheesecake come together to make this absolutely delicious fall pie.

This ooey, gooey take on a pecan pie is worthy of a presidential Thanksgiving feast.

It’s easy as can be to make and delightfully homey.

Southern Living Chocolate Gravy Pie sliced and ready to serve

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Mini Chocolate-Pecan Pies

Bite-sized desserts are always a hit at Thanksgiving.

Top this pie with pecan streusel for the ultimate fall delight.

Fudge Pie

Semi-sweet chocolate and pecans make this pie irresistible.

Smores Skillet Pie sliced in the skillet to serve

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A healthy scoop of vanilla ice cream certainly won’t hurt it either.

Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Combine your favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipes into one delicious cheesecake!

A sweet Praline Topping sends this pie over the edge.

Southern Living Sour Cream-Apple Pie sliced on a plate to serve

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Bean Pie

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Southern Living Chocolate Mousse Pie sliced and ready to serve

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Southern Living Wilma Tidwell’s Chocolate Chip Pie sliced in the pie plate

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Southern Living Possum Pie sliced and ready to serve

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Southern Living Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie ready to serve with cups of coffee on the side

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Southern Living Pear Pie in the pie dish with a slice out

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Southern Living Apple Cider Vinegar Pie in the pie pan to serve

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Southern Living Caramel Pie sliced on plates to serve

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Southern Living Pumpkin Chiffon Pie sliced on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Lemon Chiffon Pie cut in slices to serve

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Southern Living Cranberry Chiffon Pie in the pan, sliced to serve

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Southern Living Chocolate Silk Pie with a slice cut out to serve

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Southern Living Ginger-Maple Amber Pie sliced on plates to serve

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Southern Living Maple Pumpkin Pie sliced on plates

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Buttermilk Pie

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Southern Living Coconut Cream Pie sliced and ready to serve

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shoofly pie slices on individual plates

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Texas Pecan Pie

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slices of Classic Chess Pie on multi-color plates

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Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream

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Fig Pie

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Southern Living Old Fashioned Apple Pie

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Derby Pie or Kentucky Bourbon Pie - Southern Living

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Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

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Southern Living Easy Skillet Apple Pie ready to serve

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Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

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Mississippi Sweet Potato Pie With Bourbon Whipped Cream

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Southern Living Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie sliced in the pie dish to serve

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Apple-Bourbon Pie Recipe

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Purple Sweet Potato Pie

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Cushaw Pie with Vanilla Bean Custard Sauce

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Egg Custard Pie

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Mini Apple-Cinnamon Pies, Mini Cranberry-Cheesecake Pies, and Mini Chocolate-Pecan Pies

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Persimmon Pie with Pecan Streusel - Southern Living

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Fudge Pie

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Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

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Bean Pie - Southern Living

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Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

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