8 Holiday Pie Recipes for Cozy Gatherings

Pie is the heart of a holiday table. These eight recipes cover the classics and a few cozy twists, with tips to keep your crust golden and your filling set.

8 pies to bake

1. Classic apple pie with a lattice top.
2. Pumpkin pie with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
3. Pecan pie with a gooey caramel filling.
4. Pumpkin pecan pie: a creamy layer under a candied pecan crown.
5. Cranberry apple pie for a tart, ruby filling.
6. Sweet potato pie with warm spices.
7. Maple custard pie with a pinch of sea salt.
8. Mini hand pies filled with spiced pears.

Baking tips

• Keep the butter cold for a flaky crust.
• Blind bake the crust for custard pies.
• Cover the edges with foil if they brown too fast.
• Let pies cool fully so slices hold their shape.

Bake one this weekend and let the kitchen smell like the holidays.