Fantastic Fall Pies

Fall in love with these irresistible autumn pies, from Pumpkin Streusel to Pecan Cheesecake.

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Pecan-Date Pie

Justin Walker

Pecan-Date Pie Recipe

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

Photo: Jen Causey, Food Styling: Gordon Sawyer and Tina Stamos, Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell

Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Refrigerated pie dough makes this classic pumpkin pie recipe simple to prepare. Bake the pie on a baking sheet in the lower third of the oven to encourage a crisp crust.

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Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe

Celebrate the best of fall flavor with this creamy pumpkin pie. This version of the classic Thanksgiving pie is a fluffier, less dense version of the original, so it's perfect for serving at holiday gatherings when you want a crowd-pleaser.

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Pumpkin-Praline Pie

Jennifer Causey

Pumpkin-Praline Pie Recipe

Can't decide between pumpkin or pecan? This pie has a taste of both.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie with Coffee Liqueur Whipped Cream

Photo: Daniel Agee; Food Styling: Pam Lolley; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie with Coffee Liqueur Whipped Cream Recipe

Whether or not you’re a fan of the infamous, seasonal Starbuck’s beverage, we’re willing to bet you won’t have any regrets about swapping your typical pumpkin pie for this caffeinated uptake this Thanksgiving. We were surprised by just how amazing a hint of coffee sets off creamy, spiced pumpkin pie filling, but the depth of rich flavor speaks for itself—this PSL-inspired pie is in a league of it’s own. Served with a coffee liqueur-spiked whipped cream, this fall dessert reaches a level of decadence a basic pumpkin pie could only dream of. Note: If you opt to create a decorative lattice effect as we did here, be very careful when placing your dough strips atop the pie—the pie’s surface will be very hot and not fully set.

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Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Victor Protasio

Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie Recipe

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Jennifer Causey

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

Grated apple is the secret to a syrupy pie filling--it releases more pectin (a natural thickener) than the sliced apples alone. A quick salted caramel intensifies the apple flavor without making the dessert too sweet.

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Persimmon Pie with Pecan Streusel

Victor Protasio

Persimmon Pie with Pecan Streusel Recipe

If you find fine domesticated persimmons at your local grocery store or farmers' market, they should be easy enough to puree. Hachya and Fuyu are great varieties to make this flavorful pie filling. But don't feel bad if you want to skip the messy work of processing your own persimmon puree and order it frozen online.

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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Video and Photos by Alex Tepper

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Recipe

Move over, Cinnabon

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Maple Pumpkin Pie with a Message

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Maple Pumpkin Pie with a Message Recipe

To use up the leftover pumpkin, try adding some to a breakfast smoothie, or stir into pancake batter. Or combine with a splash of half-and-half, season with sage, and toss with pasta.

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Double-Crust Apple Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mindi Shapiro and Amanda Widis

Double-Crust Apple Pie Recipe
A double crust seals in the apples' natural juices as the pie bakes for full-on apple flavor. Tossing the apples with apple juice keeps them from browning as you peel and slice them, and it adds a boost of apple flavor.

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Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie

Photo: Helen Norman; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie Recipe
Create the chunky texture by leaving those extra-big blueberry-size pieces in the streusel mix.

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Hazelnut, Pecan, and Bourbon Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Hazelnut, Pecan, and Bourbon Pie Recipe

For depth of flavor, Kir Jensen roasts the pecans and hazelnuts before adding them to the filling. She likes to roll her cornmeal pastry extra thick, so it's more substantial.

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Warm Apple-Buttermilk Custard Pie

Photography: Becky-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Warm Apple-Buttermilk Custard Pie Recipe
This twist on traditional apple pie consistently earns 5-star ratings from our online reviewers. The creamy buttermilk custard makes for truly indulgent apple dessert that's not overly sweet, either. For a flaky piecrust and a crisp streusel, be sure to keep them both chilled until just before baking.

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Pumpkin Streusel Pie

Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker

Pumpkin Streusel Pie Recipe
Classic pumpkin pie gets a tasty facelift from a homemade oat-and-walnut streusel topping, while the pastry leaves add great fall flair.

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Sweet-Potato Pecan Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Sweet-Potato Pecan Pie Recipe

We adapted this recipe from Devil's Teeth Baking Company to create a border that shows off the bright filling. To completely cover the pie, just double the topping.

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Pecan Cheesecake Pie Recipe
We think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship: crunchy chopped pecans and tangy cheesecake. This 8-ingredient recipe is not only easy to prepare, but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Pear, Walnut, and Maple Syrup Pie

BECKY LUIGART-STAYNER

Pear, Walnut, and Maple Syrup Pie Recipe
Sweet pears truly shine in fall desserts, and this pie is no exception. Smooth and mild Comice pears are paired with the deep, nutty flavor of toasted walnuts and sweet maple syrup for a wonderful addition to your holiday dessert table.

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Cheddar-Apple Pie

Photo: Oxmoor House

Cheddar-Apple Pie Recipe
Tart and tangy, sweet and spiced, this intensely flavored homemade apple pie is thickly layered into a sharp cheddar cheese-enhanced crust. It's a gluten-free remake of an American classic!

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Apple Hand Pies

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Amy Stone

Apple Hand Pies Recipe

Use small cookie or pastry cutters to create little steam vents in the tops of these pies for the filling to peek through. You can make these pies as festive or as simple as you want, but however you style them, they're sure to be absolutely delicious.

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Five-Spice Sweet Potato Pie

Photo: Jan Smith

Five-Spice Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
In this pie, humble sweet potatoes are dressed up with five-spice powder, a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. If you can't find five-spice powder, pumpkin pie spice makes a fine substitute.

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Maple-Walnut Cranberry Pie

Photo: Chris Court; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

Maple-Walnut Cranberry Pie Recipe

While the buttery, maple-scented filling is inspired by classic pecan pie, we swap in toasted walnuts and add chopped fresh cranberries for a beautiful pop of color and tart flavor contrast that cuts the sweetness.

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Butterscotch Pecan Pie from PieLab

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Butterscotch Pecan Pie from PieLab Recipe
The butterscotch flavor is subtle, adding an interesting twist without overwhelming this Southern classic. And the experts at PieLab have ensured that the filling fits the piecrust perfectly.

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Lattice-Top Apple Quince Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Lattice-Top Apple Quince Pie Recipe

Portland pasty chef Michelle Vernier cooks the fruit ahead so the pie won't collapse in the oven.

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Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Hard Sauce

Photo: Christina Holmes

Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Hard Sauce Recipe

These creamy pumpkin bread puddings are baked in pie dishes so they're like a hybrid dessert; the lattice top is actually made of strips of butternut squash.

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Caramel Apple Pie with Pastry Cutouts

Caramel Apple Pie with Pastry Cutouts Recipe

Zoe Nathan of Santa Monica's Huckleberry Bakery tops her pies with a variety of cutout shapes; for this one, you'll need a 2 1/2-in. apple-shaped cookie cutter*.

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Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever Recipe

TIP: For a crisp crust (no more soggy bottom!), use a metal pie pan and prebake your crust with pie weights.

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Turtle Pumpkin Pie

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Turtle Pumpkin Pie Recipe

This is pretty much the same as the Kraft Turtle Pumpkin Pie (or the Publix Turtle Pumpkin Pie, depending on where you look).

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Cranberry-Apple Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Cranberry-Apple Pie Recipe

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream

Victor Protasio

Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream Recipe

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Fantastic Fall Pies

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Pecan-Date Pie

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

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Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

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Pumpkin-Praline Pie

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie with Coffee Liqueur Whipped Cream

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Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie

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Persimmon Pie with Pecan Streusel

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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

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Maple Pumpkin Pie with a Message

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Double-Crust Apple Pie

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Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie

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Hazelnut, Pecan, and Bourbon Pie

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Warm Apple-Buttermilk Custard Pie

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Pumpkin Streusel Pie

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Sweet-Potato Pecan Pie

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie

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Pear, Walnut, and Maple Syrup Pie

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Cheddar-Apple Pie

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Apple Hand Pies

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Five-Spice Sweet Potato Pie

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Maple-Walnut Cranberry Pie

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Butterscotch Pecan Pie from PieLab

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Lattice-Top Apple Quince Pie

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Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Hard Sauce

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Caramel Apple Pie with Pastry Cutouts

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Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

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Turtle Pumpkin Pie

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Cranberry-Apple Pie

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream

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