There are a lot of positive things to look forward to during the holidays—time with friends and family (even if it’s socially distanced or virtual), gift giving, holiday dinner, Christmas carols—the list could go on and on. But, let’s be honest…one of the best things about the holidays is the various array of desserts and sweets! And nothing beats a delicious holiday pie. So, we’ve put together some of our favorite holiday pie recipes — but with a unique, nontraditional twist.
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Apple Pie
Nothing is more traditional than a warm apple pie. But, have you ever tried an apple galette, hand pie, or a twist on the old favorite? Here are some apple pie recipes to try at your next holiday gathering:
Salted Caramel Honeycrisp Apple Pie
What happens when you combine three of the best ingredients — honeycrisp apples, salted caramel, and a delicious, flaky pie crust? You get this mouth-watering holiday pie recipe from Inspired By Charm!
A new twist on and old favorite, these individual hand pies are the perfect dessert for a socially distanced holiday gathering—everyone gets there own!
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Apple Pie Dip
Instead of going through all the fuss of a traditional pie, why not try this deconstructed pie recipe from Cookies & Cups — apple pie dip with pie crust chips. Yum!
Another traditional holiday pie recipe is the pecan pie. Seriously, why do we only eat this during the holidays, because it is delicious! But, have you ever tried a vegan pecan pie or pecan muffins? Here are some nontraditional (yet still delicious!) pecan pie recipes to try at your next holiday gathering:
Need an excuse to have dessert for breakfast? Try this pecan pie muffin recipe from Cookies & Cups — all the flavors of a pecan pie, but in a sweet, baked muffin!
The ultimate holiday treat, but made with all plant-based or vegan ingredients. This recipe from Connoisseurus Veg is sure to be delicious for ALL your holiday guests.
Love the taste of pecan pie, but don’t want to go through all the trouble of making one from scratch? These pecan pie cookies from The Candid Appetite will save the day! And the best part? No baking required!
One more traditional holiday pie — the pumpkin pie. But, there are so many ways to update this classic, such as adding chocolate, making it a mousse, or using vegan ingredients! Here are some unique pumpkin pie recipes to try this year:
This super easy, no-bake, whipped pumpkin dip recipe will be the hit at your next holiday get-together. Delicious ginger snap cookies give this recipe a sweet and spicy flavor.
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Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie
How do you take a classic holiday pie recipe and make it better? Why, add chocolate, of course! This chocolate swirl pumpkin pie recipe from Healthy Seasonal Recipes is delicious and also healthier with a whole-wheat crust, maple sweetener, and even gluten free option.
We’ve covered three of the most popular and traditional holiday pies, but there are still a few that we just had to mention! Looking to try something different this season? Here are some unique holiday pie recipes to try this year:
Eggnog Cloud Pie
The flavor profiles of eggnog in a decadent pie? This recipe from Life Currents is a holiday dream come true!
This tart recipe from Delight Fuel looks divine, but is actually easy to make! And to make things even better, this recipe is vegetarian and gluten free!
Do you love a sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows? Yeah, us too! This recipe from Handle the Heat takes the classic flavors from a sweet potato side dish and turns it into a delicious dessert.
So many holiday pie recipes, so little time! Which one will you try this year?
Kim Dow
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Kim is the owner and publisher of Sass Magazine, as well as the owner of Sass Studios, a boutique graphic design studio in Frederick, MD. When not in the office, Kim can be found doing some of her favorite hobbies—reading a book, dancing, traveling, or playing with her rescued pitbull.
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This pie is a traditional dessert served during the holiday season. It is made with pumpkin puree, spices, and a flaky crust, and is a popular favorite for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pumpkin Pie is a traditional American dessert that is commonly enjoyed during the fall and winter seasons.
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You can ask everyone to bring their own servers but I like to have several pie servers on hand. You can get a super inexpensive set of 10 HERE. Having both plates and bowls available is a good idea too. Fun pie-themed napkins or decor is a fun touch.
Apple. There are five states they prefer apple pie to other flavors. Apples came to the United States with Europeans. Apple pie has English origins, according to Smithsonian magazine, but the dessert is an American classic.
Just as astonishing, 50 million pumpkin pies are baked every year. More than enough to supply my little gathering for sure. We've come a long way from the first pumpkin pies, which were actually whole pumpkins stuffed with assorted spices and apples.
Apple Pie. What it is: Somehow both quintessentially English and American, this may be the most famous pie of all. In Britain it goes back to the 1300s, and the earliest recipe includes figs and raisins. Modern recipes tend to consist of apples, sugar, butter and cinnamon encased in shortcrust pastry.
Today, about 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed each Thanksgiving. The traditional pumpkin pie recipe involves a pie pan, a pastry shell and filling. Pie pans are shallow containers, made of virtually any oven-proof material, with sloped sides and a narrow flat rim.
And then there's the long forgotten fried apple pie at McDonald's, which made the switch to baked in 1992 due to health reasons and has tasted inferior ever since. Unless you're over 40 and/or live in Hawaii (more on that soon), you've probably never tasted a McDonald's fried apple pie.
McDonald's first introduced the Strawberry & Crème Pie in 2012 and it was available nationally until 2014. The fast food chain brought it back briefly in 2022 but only in the spring or winter and only at select locations, according to AllRecipes.com.
In 1992, McDonald's switched from frying its apple pies to baking them to quell health concerns. Today, nearly every McDonald's in America serves baked apple pies that are somewhat "healthier" than the beloved fried version. But customers in California and Hawaii can still get the deep-fried version.
How many pies do you need for 20 guests? - Quora. A general rule of thumb is one 9″ pie will serve 8-10 people depending on the slice size. 3 pies will allow generous slices, and seconds for a few. 2 pies will give 20, slightly smaller slices, with no left overs.
When it comes to throwing a pie in someone's face, we've come to an agreement that a lemon meringue or as my boss recommended, “A dainty, light chocolate silk pie,” would be the best options.
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