From Bon Appétit · Joe Sevier · · 1m 50s
31 Thanksgiving Pies Worth a Second Slice at Breakfast
31 Thanksgiving pies that turn dessert into breakfast fuel.
In brief
31 Thanksgiving pies that turn dessert into breakfast fuel. Thirty-one Thanksgiving pie recipes offer breakfast-friendly options for the post-dinner crowd. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
Introduction
This list of Thanksgiving pie recipes is for those who already have forks poised over the pie table and whipped cream at the ready.
Classic Pies
Silky pumpkin pie, gooey pecan pie, and apple pie with a double crust are the Thanksgiving classics.
Innovative Pies
Cranberry meringue with lime-sharpened curd and butterscotch custard with toasted marshmallow are among the creative options.
Breakfast-Ready Pies
Chilled chocolate pies and citrusy custards are excellent candidates for the next morning's breakfast.
BA’s Best Pumpkin Pie
Silky pumpkin custard, a buttery flaky crust, and warming spice convert many pumpkin pie skeptics.
Bourbon Caramel Apple Pie
Honeycrisp apples meet smoky burnt-sugar caramel and bourbon in this lattice crust pie.
BA’s Best Pecan Pie
Gramma from Chattanooga, Tennessee, says this is the best pecan pie recipe she has ever used.
Cranberry Meringue Pie
Crimson cranberry-lime curd is tart and punchy with a meringue cap for sweetness.
BA’s Best Apple Pie
Claire Saffitz’s deep-dish apple pie uses reduced cider, vanilla, and cardamom for flavor.
Pecan Cream Pie
This four-layer pie features nut-packed base, brown sugar custard, tangy whipped cream, and candied pecans.
Toasted Marshmallow Butterscotch Pie
Detroit’s Sister Pie uses flaky crust, dark chocolate ganache, butterscotch custard, and toasted marshmallow.
Pear Pie With Lattice Crust
This classic Gourmet dessert uses firm-ripe pears, nutmeg, and a flaky lattice crust.
Sweet Potato Pie With Marshmallow Whip
Fresh ginger and warming spices give depth to sweet potato custard with marshmallow-spiked whipped cream.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon filling with zest from four lemons and a meringue crown make this pie a standout.
The takeaway
Thirty-one Thanksgiving pie recipes offer breakfast-friendly options for the post-dinner crowd.
