# 31 Thanksgiving Pies Worth a Second Slice at Breakfast

> 31 Thanksgiving pies that turn dessert into breakfast fuel.
- Title: 31 Thanksgiving Pies Worth a Second Slice at Breakfast
- Summary: 31 Thanksgiving pies that turn dessert into breakfast fuel. Thirty-one Thanksgiving pie recipes offer breakfast-friendly options for the post-dinner crowd.
- Keywords: thanksgiving, pies, desserts, breakfast, recipes, bon appétit, thanksgiving pies, dessert recipes, breakfast options, pie recipes, thanksgiving dessert, holiday desserts
- Source: Bon Appétit — https://bonappetit.com/gallery/thanksgiving-pies
- Author: Joe Sevier
- Published: 2017-09-09T14:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: thanksgiving, pies, desserts, breakfast, recipes, bon appétit, thanksgiving pies, dessert recipes, breakfast options, pie recipes, thanksgiving dessert, holiday desserts
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Thirty-one Thanksgiving pie recipes offer breakfast-friendly options for the post-dinner crowd.