Our All-Time Best Thanksgiving Pies from Simply Recipes

Let's be real. We might make a big deal about the amazing golden hue of this year's roast turkey and go back for seconds of Grandma’s famous green bean casserole, but most of us are really just waiting a polite and acceptable period of time until we can hit the dessert table.

We're just here for the pie, thanks.

There's a lot riding on these Thanksgiving pies. Do you stick to tradition, or branch out into something new? Will your brother be upset if you don't make "his" pumpkin pie this year? How many pies do you really need? (Trick question: you need all of them.)

And the flavor of pie or the pie base is not the only thing you need to take into consideration. Let’s take a quick dive into the crust! Depending on what kind of pie you’re making there are so many options. Do you go traditional with an all butter crust, how about a graham cracker crust, or a crust made with sour cream? We’ve also got you covered with crust suggestions for every type of pie you want to make this holiday season:

• Easy Graham Cracker Crust
• All Butter Pie Crust for Pies and Tarts (Pâte Brisée)
• No Fail Sour Cream Pie Crust
• Perfect Pie Crust
  

Last, but certainly not least, is a detailed guide on how to blind bake a pie crust and how to make a lattice top with your pie crust. And, if this holiday season you just have way too much on your plate (no pun intended), then buying store-bought crust is the way to go. Here’s our review on the best (and worst) store bought pie crust. 

Here's my advice—give yourself a break when it comes to Thanksgiving dessert. Make one or two traditional pies, but then make some room for something new on the table. Who knows—one of your guests might just discover a new favorite!