Top 5 Pie Recipes For Fall

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And no, it’s not Christmas, it’s Thanksgiving! Contrary to popular belief Thanksgiving is definitely the most beloved and heartwarming time of the year for a lot of people. You get to go home, have a relaxing break from school or work right before the freezing temperatures arrive, eat as much food as you can and catch up on lost sleep. But in order to have the most wonderful Thanksgiving dinner you gotta cook the most wonderful pies! So, here are the top 5 pie recipes for fall.

1. Butterscotch Pecan Pie

Bet you weren’t expecting that one, were you? This is a daring twist on the classic pecan pie, because why be simple when you can be different and fun! Although it sounds intricate, you will basically need the same ingredients as those for a regular pie. You can either cook the crust yourself with your traditional recipe or an online one, or you can buy the crust to save some time. The rest is about cooking the butter until brown, adding the scotch factor and some flour to the filling. All of this will be backed by the same steps as baking a traditional pecan pie. For more information you can head over to The Food Network.

2. Rocky Road Pie

Even though this one sounds more like a Christmas pie or a birthday cake, it actually makes for a great mouthwatering dessert after a filling Thanksgiving dinner. The sweet chocolaty taste will balance out all the saltiness consumed during the savory homemade dinner. Inspired by ice-cream itself, this pie contains lots of chocolate, peanuts and marshmallows as well. For the entire recipe you can head over to Country Living.

3. Brûléed Bourbon-Maple Pumpkin Pie

This is definetely one for the books and from the books! If you want to shine on Thanksgiving dinner and rule the dessert table, it’s time to get cooking and put your French-american cooking skills to practice. A delightful combination between the classic French dessert known as Creme Brûlé and the all-American pumpkin pie, this pie will be the new family favorite. Quite daring but certainly delicious this might become your most challenge Thanksgiving dish ever. For more information on how to master this unique and fancy pie, you can head over to the Bon Apétit website.

4. Apple Cider Cream Pie

A spiked twist on the classic apple pie we all know, this is definitely a treat you want to try this Thanksgiving season. It’s not much more complicated than the regular apple pie, so it’s time to get cooking to become queen of thanksgiving desserts. You’ll need apples, apples and more apples. It’s up to you if you prefer green or red, since your decision will make the pie your own most unique creation. Originally crafted by Allison Kave and Jay Horton, winners of New York’s Pie Bake-Off, this clever and artsy pie uses everyone’s most favorite festive drink: apple cider. For the complete recipe head over to Food & Wine.

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5. Classic Pumpkin Pie

We cannot leave our beloved classic Pumpkin Pie behind, since its a must-have item on our Thanksgiving table. But, if you’re feeling daring and want to try a new and improved recipe, you can take a look at the delicious Food Network’s version which is a little bit more sophisticated than the average pie. The key aspect of this recipe is the fact that it comes with instructions for both: a homemade crust and a homemade filling. Check it out at The Food Network website.

Either if you’re a true Betty Crocker or a kitchen newbie, all the recipes above are designed for anyone who has the guts to bake the most delicious thanksgiving pie, no matter the experience. You can do it if you put your mind up to it! Which one are you dying to try? Let us know!

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