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Thanksgiving Desserts: Amazing Pumpkin Pie, Apple Crisp and Pecan Pie Recipes

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A practical holiday dessert guide featuring pumpkin pie, apple crisp, and pecan pie with clear steps, tips, and variations.

Ingredients

  • For Pumpkin Pie: 1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust, 15 oz pumpkin puree, 3 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp ginger, 0.25 tsp nutmeg, 0.25 tsp cloves, 0.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla
  • For Apple Crisp: 6 cups sliced apples, 0.5 cup sugar, 1.5 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp cinnamon, Pinch salt, 0.75 cup oats, 0.75 cup flour, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.5 cup cold butter, 0.25 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • For Pecan Pie: 1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust, 1.25 cups pecan halves (toasted), 3 large eggs, 0.75 cup corn or maple syrup, 0.75 cup brown sugar, 5 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 0.5 tsp salt, 1 tbsp bourbon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Classic Pumpkin Pie – Step 1: Heat oven to 425°F with a sheet pan inside.
  2. Classic Pumpkin Pie – Step 2: Whisk filling until smooth and pour into crust.
  3. Classic Pumpkin Pie – Step 3: Bake 15 minutes, reduce to 350°F, and bake 30–40 minutes more.
  4. Classic Pumpkin Pie – Step 4: Cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
  5. Apple Crisp – Step 1: Heat oven to 350°F and butter a baking dish.
  6. Apple Crisp – Step 2: Toss apples with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt.
  7. Apple Crisp – Step 3: Mix topping ingredients and cut in butter to form coarse crumbs.
  8. Apple Crisp – Step 4: Bake 35–45 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
  9. Pecan Pie – Step 1: Heat oven to 350°F with a sheet pan inside.
  10. Pecan Pie – Step 2: Whisk eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  11. Pecan Pie – Step 3: Add pecans to crust and pour in the custard mixture.
  12. Pecan Pie – Step 4: Bake 45–55 minutes until set at the edges and slightly puffed.

Notes

Tip: Serve the pies with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Thanksgiving, Pie, Dessert

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