What Thanksgiving Day celebration would be complete without a special pie for dessert? But it can't be just any pie. It has to be a pie that embodies some of our favorite seasonal flavors. So, here are five unique takes on some old holiday goodies for you to try (and no, pumpkin pie is not on the list!). Tweak them to your hearts content to make fabulous pies perfect for you and yours.
Why not try this family recipe featuring the perfect balance of pecans, sugar, crispy crust and loads of flavor? It does take about 90 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes to cook, but the end result is well worth the effort. Keep in mind that each pie makes 8-10 servings, so you might want to make two or three pies if you are feeding a crowd.This baked pie crust uses our organic unbleached white all-purpose flour mixed with egg, milk, and olive oil, plus pinches of water and salt. The filling is made up of whole shelled pecans, along with eggs, sugar, butter, light corn syrup and dark brown sugar. Vanilla extract and a pinch of salt pulls all those yummy flavors together, and you're left with a delicious pecan pie everyone in the house will be raving about.
Who knew that gluten free apple pie could be oh so good? This nutritious take on a classic favorite only requires 15 minutes of prep time and 1 hour to cook. It does need to cool for at least 1 hour before serving, or you might burn something important.This recipe uses our gluten free pie crust mix, along with holiday seasonings like nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, sugar and tangy fresh lemon juice. Granny Smith apples make up the filling. Use egg white or milk \to give the sugar-sprinkled crust a nice golden color. This is one apple pie that is so good, we guarantee no one will even be able to tell its gluten free.To take your Thanksgiving dessert to the next level, add a topping of vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle.
If youre looking for something a little different, this pie is chock-full of tangy, sweet, juicy pear and ginger filling that will surely be the star of any dessert table for this years Thanksgiving meal. The pie crust is flaky and is topped with a spiced crumble of oats that gives it just the right amount of crunchy texture and flavor. This pie does take about 30 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes to bake and it makes roughly eight servings, so you might want to make extra if youve got a lot of pie lovers in the house.We use organic unbleached white all-purpose flour, along with sugar, salt and butter in the pie crust. The filling calls for large, peeled, cored pears, sliced neatly. We recommend Bartlett pears, but you can use others. Cornstarch, light brown sugar, freshly grated ginger and lemon juice give this pie filling big zing.The homemade oat crumble is made with our regular rolled oats, along with organic unbleached white all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom and a pinch of salt. Mix all your ingredients and prepare your pie, then pop it in the oven and wait. The scents of warm deliciousness will be tickling your nose in no time.
This is a gluten free spin on a holiday favorite! It uses ourgluten free pie crust mixto make the dough,along with milk and butter, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla extract. You'll need at least a pound of bananas (dont go crazy though!), a couple of tablespoons of powdered sugar and optionally, a quarter of a cup of banana chips. This homemade pie has to be chilled once it's been prepared for at least 1 hour before you can dig in. Use the banana chips as garnish and serve!
If you're looking for something both gluten free and vegan, why not try this little holiday gem? Not only is it super easy to make, it tastes absolutely decadent. We use Mori-Nu Silken Tofu (extra firm), plus vegan chocolate chips and sugar for the filling. Meanwhile, the almond crust is made with almond meal, plus cornstarch, vegan margarine, soy milk, sugar and a pinch of sea salt.Once youve blended all the ingredients for your pie filling and created your crust, its time to pour the filling into your pie pan. Then pop it in the fridge to begin the chilling process. Once it's nice and cold, serve it up and enjoy!There you have it! 5 deliciously unique pies to make this Thanksgiving. Try one or try them all, we know youll love every single one!