Thanksgiving Pie Recipes To Make Ahead

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There is no better way to end a Thanksgiving feast than with a bounty of homemade pies. These Thanksgiving pie recipes are perfect for making a day or two ahead of time so that the oven can be free for the turkey. Pick out a couple of tasty pie recipes to make for your holiday celebration.

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While everyone’s Thanksgiving meal looks a little bit different, almost everyone’s Thanksgiving meal ends with a slice of pie. It is the sweet treat that really finishes the meal off nicely.

If your family is anything like mine, there needs to be a collection of pies. We like variety and multiples of each so everyone can have their favorite and eat their fill.

Luckily, all of these pies can be made at least a day in advance. In fact, most of them are better that way.

Generally you want your pies to cool or even be chilled before serving them. That way the filling has plenty of time to set up and everything can come together.

You don’t need a ton of baking experience to make these fabulous pies. So let’s get baking!

Pie Crust Recipes

A lot of traditional holiday pies have a pastry crust. Don’t feel bad if you don’t have the time to make your own pastry.

There is no shame in getting a premade pastry crust. However, making one from scratch really isn’t that hard.

Plus, you can make the dough in advance and store it in the fridge for a few days or freeze it for several weeks before you assemble the pie. If you are in the mood to make your own dough, here are our favorite recipes:

Lard Pie Crust
This tender flaky lard pie crust recipe is straight from my great grandma's recipe box. It practically melts in your mouth.
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Lard pie crust pastry fitted over apple pie filling with vent holes in the middle, ready to go in the oven.
MiMi’s Extra Flaky Pie Crust
The perfect extra flaky pie crust recipe to fill with your favorite fillings.  This is great for sweet or savory pies.
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Flaky pie crust pastry in pie pan with fluted edges, ready for filling.
MiMi’s Chocolate Pie Crust
This pie crust pastry has chocolate baked right in. It is perfect for a variety of pie fillings, just imagine the possibilities.
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Chocolate pie crust pasty in glass pie dish, ready for filling.
No Bake Oreo Pie Crust
Make a no-bake Oreo pie crust with just 2 ingredients. This recipe allows you to get a tasty chocolate crust without even having to turn on the oven.
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No bake Oreo pie crust in pie plate, ready for filling.
Foolproof Pie Crust
This pie crust has a few tricks up its sleeve. It helps even new bakers get a tender flaky crust. You are going to love how easy this dough is to work with.
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Whole baked double crust pie with nice browning thanks to the foolproof pie crust recipe with an egg and vinegar.

Pumpkin Pie Recipes

Pumpkin pie is about as classic as it gets at Thanksgiving. That doesn’t mean there is only one way to make it though.

We love each of these recipes for different reasons. It is quite normal for at least 2 different versions to be at our pie station.

Pumpkin Pie With Sweetened Condensed Milk
This sweetened condensed milk pumpkin pie recipe is as simple as it gets. The filling takes just a few ingredients and is perfectly smooth and creamy. You are going to love how easy it is. Make one for Thanksgiving or just because.
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Piece of pumpkin pie topped with swirls of whipped cream next to remaining pie, ready to eat.
Layered Pumpkin Pie
The pumpkin pie with sour cream topping takes the classic pie and makes it even better. The condensed milk pumpkin pie filling takes just a few ingredients and is perfectly smooth and creamy. The creamy topping means you don't have to remember to make whipped cream as well. It is the perfect combination of flavors and the layers make it look extra tasty.
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Piece of pumpkin pie with sour cream topping, ready to eat.
Maple Pumpkin Pie
This pumpkin pie is kissed with a bit of maple flavor to heighten the warm sweet notes. Such a small change makes a big difference!
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Slice of maple pumpkin pie topped with maple whipped cream in front of remaining pie.
Easy No Bake Pumpkin Pie
This creamy no-bake pumpkin pie is super simple to make. You don't have to turn on the oven, just do a little mixing and let the fridge do the rest. The filling is a lot like a pumpkin mousse and could be served on its own as a pumpkin fluff or you could use it as a dip. However, we really enjoy it as a yummy no bake pie.
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Slice of fluffy no bake pumpkin pie topped with swirl of whipped cream, ready to eat.
Pumpkin Pie With Sweetened Condensed Milk
This sweetened condensed milk pumpkin pie recipe is as simple as it gets. The filling takes just a few ingredients and is perfectly smooth and creamy. You are going to love how easy it is. Make one for Thanksgiving or just because.
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Piece of pumpkin pie topped with swirls of whipped cream next to remaining pie, ready to eat.
Layered Pumpkin Pie
The pumpkin pie with sour cream topping takes the classic pie and makes it even better. The condensed milk pumpkin pie filling takes just a few ingredients and is perfectly smooth and creamy. The creamy topping means you don't have to remember to make whipped cream as well. It is the perfect combination of flavors and the layers make it look extra tasty.
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Piece of pumpkin pie with sour cream topping, ready to eat.
Maple Pumpkin Pie
This pumpkin pie is kissed with a bit of maple flavor to heighten the warm sweet notes. Such a small change makes a big difference!
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Slice of maple pumpkin pie topped with maple whipped cream in front of remaining pie.
Easy No Bake Pumpkin Pie
This creamy no-bake pumpkin pie is super simple to make. You don't have to turn on the oven, just do a little mixing and let the fridge do the rest. The filling is a lot like a pumpkin mousse and could be served on its own as a pumpkin fluff or you could use it as a dip. However, we really enjoy it as a yummy no bake pie.
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Slice of fluffy no bake pumpkin pie topped with swirl of whipped cream, ready to eat.

Pecan Pie Recipes

If pumpkin pie is the most classic Thanksgiving dessert, pecan pie has to come in second place. We love trying different versions of pecan pie.

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Luckily, we don’t only eat them at Thanksgiving. My dad and brother also request them for their birthdays, so we get plenty of tasty pecan pie goodness throughout the season.

Condensed Milk Pecan Pie
Condensed milk pecan pie features a smooth creamy filling topped with plenty of toasted nuts. The combination of brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk and pecans is heavenly and makes this pie a memorable one.
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Slice of pie showing smooth sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar filling topped with toasted pecans.
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Chocolate and pecan pie are a match made in heaven. This chocolate pecan pie has a rich chocolaty condensed milk filling and plenty of crunchy pecans on top.
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Piece of fudgy chocolate condensed milk pecan pie on plate, ready to eat.
Classic Pecan Pie
Classic pecan pie features rich nuts in a sweet and gooey filling. There is a reason it has been a hit for all of these years, it is super simple to make and tastes amazing.
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Slice of classic pecan pie with golden crust, gooey filling and lots of pecans on top.
Caramel Pecan Pie
Caramel pecan pie may just become your new favorite pecan pie recipe. The rich gooey caramel accentuates the toasted pecans for an out of this world dessert experience.
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Slice of caramel pecan pie with thick layer of pecans on top and rich caramel layer underneath.
Pecan Pie Bars
Pecan pie bars give you all of the flavor of pecan pie in a wonderful handheld treat. They are easy to make and taste great. This may become your new favorite way to make pecan pie.
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Pecan pie bars piled up on a plate, showing cookie like crust, gooey insides, and pecan pieces.
Honey Maple Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup
Maple pecan pie has that gooey texture you love with a warm deep flavor that comes from the combination of maple syrup and honey. There is no corn syrup to be found in the ingredient list and it tastes amazing.
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Slice of honey maple pecan pie with fork, ready to eat.
Stupid Pie
Old-fashioned stupid pie is a vintage crustless pie with a meringue base. The combination of meringue, Ritz crackers, and pecans may seem a bit strange, but it really is delicious. This is a dessert that deserves a comeback.
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Slice of stupid pie on plate showing meringue type base with bits of cracker and pecans in it and fluffy white whipped topping on top. ready to eat.
No Bake Pecan Cream Pie
If your oven is full, the no-bake pecan cream pie is the perfect way to still get a pecan pie on the table. It is creamy with a hint of maple syrup and lots of pecans. No oven needed!
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Slice of no-bake pecan cream pie with creamy maple filling topped with chopped pecans next to two pecan cream pies and a bottle of maple syrup.

Fruit Pie Recipes

Of course fruity pies are welcome too. There are so many fun ways to make apple and cherry pie.

We also have pies with cranberries and more. Be sure to pick one or two from this group to add some variety to the dessert table.

Red Hot Candy Apple Pie
If you love red hot apples, you are going to love this candy apple pie! It has a pretty color and big cinnamon flavor from the candies. It is the perfect way to take your apple pie to the next level.
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Slice of red hot candy apple with with red apple filling on plate with remaining pie in the background.
Dutch Apple Pie
Dutch apple pie, or apple crumb pie, is a perfect bite of fall. Fresh apples are baked under a buttery crumble topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a fabulous dessert.
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Piece of old fashioned dutch apple pie with buttery crumb topping and softened apple slices in a pastry crust, ready to eat.
Deep Dish Apple Pie
It is hard to beat a good apple pie. There is something so simple but so good about a great pie. That apple cinnamon filling is a classic for good reason. Now you can bake right from my great-grandmother's recipe to make the best possible pie.
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Piece of old fashioned apple pie with lots of tender cinnamon spiced apple slices and tender pie crust on top.
Sour Cherry Pie
This tart cherry pie works well with fresh or frozen cherries. It takes the guess work out of whether or not the filling is going to set up because you cook it on the stove for a bit first. That way you have a chance to adjust as needed before it ever hits the pie pan!
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Slice of homemade cherry pie topped with a scoop of ice cream with remaining pie in the background.
Cherry Berry Pie
This yummy cherry berry pie is filled with so much yummy fruit. You can use your favorite crust, but we really like the foolproof crust with a few surprising ingredients that make it extra easy to work with.
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Slices of homemade cherry berry pie topped with vanilla ice cream next to the pie plate and remaining pie.
Apple Butter Pie
Creamy apple butter pie is silky and delicious.  It has the texture of pumpkin pie, but with the flavor of apples and goodness of sweetened condensed milk instead!
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Streusel Topped Apple Custard Pie
Apple custard pie has tender apple slices baked in a simple vanilla custard and topped with a buttery streusel. It is almost like eating an apple pie with the ice cream baked right inside.
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Pineapple Sour Cream Pie
Old-fashioned pineapple sour cream pie features a creamy pineapple filling and billowy meringue. It is the perfect mix of tangy and sweet. This dessert is going to become a new favorite.
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Close up slice of pineapple sour cream pie with creamy yellow filling and a thick layer of fluffy meringue in a flaky pie crust.
No-Bake Banana Cream Pie
This delicious dessert recipe is as easy as can be to make. It has all of the flavor of a classic banana cream pie, but only takes a few minutes to put together. The fact that it is so easy makes it one of the best banana cream pie recipes there is!
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Slice of no cook banana cream pie with a pile of whipped cream on top on a yellow plate.

Other Pies For Thanksgiving

Of course there are more great pies that you should make for something different. These are some wonderful options that you should put on your list.

Peanut Pie
This gooey, crunchy old-fashioned peanut pie is perfect for any peanut lover. With a flaky crust, this easy to make dessert is like a pecan pie but with peanuts!
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Close up of a slice of peanut pie with crunchy roasted peanuts in a gooey brown sugar filling.
Crumb Topped Carrot Pie
This carrot pie is topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. It is a fabulous combination that will make you wonder where carrot pie has been your whole life!  It’s perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving or just because!
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Slice of carrot pie with smooth orange filling topped with buttery crumble topping, ready to eat.
Sweet Potato Pie With Condensed Milk
This simple sweet potato pie with condensed milk recipe has the perfect smooth texture and rich flavor. You are going to love how easy it is to put together and it will be the star of your dessert table at Thanksgiving or any time a pie craving strikes.
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Close up of a piece of sweet potato pie with orange filling in a golden brown pie crust.
Grandma’s Oatmeal Pie
A flaky pie crust loaded with warm flavors, oatmeal and coconut is a treat to be sure. Grandma spent years perfecting this recipe so you don’t have to. All you have to do is give it a try!
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Dessert plate with slice of oatmeal pie with thick golden filling with oatmeal and coconut inside plate with fork, ready to eat.
Old Fashioned Raisin Pie
Raisins are definitely the star of the show in this old fashioned raisin pie. The filling is rich and fruity and there is nothing to distract from it beside the flaky crust. This recipe is adapted to fit a more modern deep dish pie plate. Enjoy it on its own or topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
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Slice of raisin pie with flaky golden brown on top and thick plumped raisin filling inside.
Old Fashioned Sour Cream and Raisin Pie
This classic pie has a smooth creamy sour cream filling dotted with raisins. Top it with a sweet meringue for a great pie experience.
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Slice of sour cream raisin pie with meringue on top on small dessert plate with fork, ready to eat.
Baked Peanut Butter Pie
If the idea of a gooey peanut butter pie has your attention, this old-fashioned peanut butter pie recipe is for you. It is made from simple ingredients, has big peanut butter flavor and is sure to become of your favorite sweet treats.
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Slice of gooey baked peanut butter pie on plate topped with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce.
Maple Cream Pie
If you love maple syrup, this pie is absolutely for you! The maple custard filling is rich, creamy, and packed with deep maple flavor — and that optional maple whipped cream topping? Exercise the option. You are going to love every single bite of this one!
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Slice of maple cream pie with graham cracker crust, thick maple custard filling and whipped cream topping, ready to eat.
No-Bake Coffee Pie
If you like cold brew and frozen coffee treats, this creamy no-bake coffee pie is for you. It is like having a Frappuccino in pie form and it is delicious!
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Slice of creamy frozen coffee pie drizzled with hot fudge sauce and topped with a little bit of whipped cream and a chocolate covered espresso bean.
Peanut Butter Pie With Chocolate Covered Pretzel Crust
This peanut butter pie has it all; a pretzel crust coated with a layer of chocolate filled with creamy peanut butter goodness. There is no whipped topping in site, but it is still super easy to make!
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first bite of no bake peanut butter pie on fork and ready to eat.
Deep Dish Toll House Pie
If you like soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies, toll house pie is for you. This recipe has more filling than most for extra goodness in every bite!
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lifting first slice of toll house pie out of pan with gooey cookie like layer and lots of chocolate chips.
Almost Apple Pie
This mock apple zucchini pie is convincing enough to fool anyone. It tastes just like apple pie, but is really made with zucchini. The cinnamon spiced filling is topped with a buttery crumb for the perfect dessert.
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Old-Fashioned French Silk Pie
This French silk pie recipe reminds me of the pies my great grandpa used to pick up from Baker's square. The rich chocolate filling is topped with plenty of whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a special dessert that always brings big smiles to our faces.
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Piece of homemade french silk pie with rich chocolate filling that is more solid than a pudding filling topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, ready to eat.

Round Out Your Thanksgiving Menu

If you still need to plan the rest of the meal, here are some recipe collections to get you started:

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