I’m thrilled to share my favorite holiday pies with you! Each one is not only delicious but also totally doable, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, and spices.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Servings
This recipe serves 8.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 320 | Fat: 14g | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g
Pecan Pie
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 60 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix well and stir in pecans.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes, until the filling is set.
- Let cool before slicing.
Servings
This recipe serves 8.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 450 | Fat: 25g | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g
Apple Crisp Pie
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 50 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 4 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust.
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, and cubed butter until crumbly.
- Spread the oat mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 50 minutes until apples are tender and topping is golden.
Servings
This recipe serves 8.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 300 | Fat: 15g | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g
Chocolate Cream Pie
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Chill time: 2 hours | Total time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pie crust for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Pour chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust and chill for 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Servings
This recipe serves 8.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 350 | Fat: 22g | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g
Lemon Meringue Pie
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Chill time: 1 hour | Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pie crust for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water; cook until thickened.
- Stir in egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest; cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour lemon filling into the pie crust and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over the lemon filling and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
Servings
This recipe serves 8.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 290 | Fat: 15g | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g
Final Thoughts
These holiday pies are sure to bring joy to your gatherings! Each recipe offers a delightful twist on classic flavors. I can’t wait to see which one becomes your favorite!