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Canned pumpkin purée is quick and easy to use. Don't substitute fresh pumpkin purée in this pie; it will be too watery.

This family recipe for sweet potato pie comes courtesy of actor Danny Glover.

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Rich, buttery, and oh-so-simple, the classic pecan pie has earned its place as a Thanksgiving mainstay. It's also a wonderful choice to make ahead of time since it will need several hours to cool before serving. Dollop with freshly whipped and barely sweetened cream to balance out the bold sweetness of this pie.

Easy Pie Crust

Prep now and enjoy wonderful pies all season. Make the crust and topping in advance and keep them in the freezer for up to three months, then defrost fully before using.

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

The words "apple pie" conjure warmth, aroma, taste, and togetherness. This apple pie recipe is filled with Granny Smith apples and is tucked into a buttery pie crust. To make this apple pie recipe even sweeter, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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The Finishing Touch: Pie Crust Wash

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Five-Spice Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo Crust

Try this deep-dish pumpkin pie when you need to please both traditional and modern palates at the Thanksgiving table. Adding Chinese five-spice powder to the filling may seem unorthodox, but two of its components (cinnamon and clove) can already be found in standard pumpkin-pie spice. The dramatic crust is delightfully easy to create—just brush butter onto sheets of store-bought phyllo and layer them at different angles in the pan. Finish with freshly whipped cream, and you'll have one mighty fine, crowd-pleasing dessert.

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Rhubarb-Strawberry Tart

Simply stunning for spring, prep the tart dough in advance for this make-ahead recipe. Next, create a jammy filling made from fresh rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. From here, all you need to do is bake, slice, and serve!

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Classic Cream Puffs

The foundation of the perfect cream puff is light, airy pâte à choux, which is made with eggs, flour, and butter. Once the cream puffs are shaped and baked, they're filled with a rich homemade pastry cream.

Cheddar-Topped Shepherd's Pie

Old-style pubs have it right: Sitting down to a generous helping of shepherd's pie is a true pleasure; making it is happily simple. We've added sharp cheddar to our mashed potatoes for a snappy topping.

Classic Chicken Potpie

A buttery crust is always a winner, but when it comes to potpie, it's what's inside that counts. Try this classic version; then explore these fresh filling ideas: Curried Chicken; Mushroom-Marjoram Chicken; Tomato-Corn Chicken.

Key Lime Pie

You don't need to travel to the southernmost point of Florida to enjoy a slice of this tart pie. Learn how to make your own key lime pie at home, complete with a graham cracker crust, with this master recipe.

Basic Pie Dough for Apple Pie

This recipe makes enough dough for one double-crust pie or two single-crust pies. For more baking help, go to How to Make Apple Pie.

Lemon Tassies

Easy to make and charming in appearance, these tiny tarts are an ideal dinner-party dessert. The name is derived from the Scottish word for a "small cup."

Rhubarb Custard Tart

The secret to the success of this stunning rhubarb tart is blind-baking the crust. Pop it in the oven before making the filling, so it gets firm and crunchy, and you'll prevent a soggy bottom as the creamy custard and tart rhubarb stalks get baked in.

Leek-and-Goat-Cheese Tart with Rye Crust

This rustic-yet-elegant tart combines buttery leeks and scallions with creamy, bright goat cheese, and cradles them together inside a crisp and tender rye-flour crust.

Martha's Banana Cream Pie

You can make everything but the whipped cream in advance for Martha's take on this perennial crowd-pleaser.

Apple-Pie Cake

A cross between pie and a fruit crisp, this dramatic dessert is made with just six common ingredients.

These Chicken Casserole and Potpie Recipes Are Perfect Comfort Meals

Warm, tasty casseroles and potpies are ideal for feeding your whole family. And since most cook in one dish and can be assembled ahead of time, they score high on convenience.

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Mushroom-and-Goat-Cheese Purses

These tasty phyllo tarts are filled with goat cheese and lots of cooked mushrooms.

Martha's Sour Cherry Pie

Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes. The pie can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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Upside-Down Lemon Meringue Pie

Our recipe tester's grandmother Josephine Rege has been making her version of lemon angel pie for more than 60 years. We updated her recipe, and the result became an instant Martha (and test-kitchen) favorite.This recipe is one of our Better Basics: 10 New Takes on Family Favorites, see the others.

Candied-Orange Chocolate-Caramel Tart

This knockout dessert was inspired by the legendary chocolate-caramel tart created by the equally legendary pastry chef Claudia Fleming. To impart citrus flavor, we used the syrup leftover from candying orange peel to make the caramel. A thick layer of chocolate ganache follows, and sprinklings of the candied zest and fleur de sel glimmer on top like encrusted jewels.

Tomato Slab Pie

In late summer, when zucchini and tomato seasons overlap, seize the moment to make this southern classic. In this modernized version from cookbook author Sarah Copeland, there's less cheese and more vegetables—but it is every bit as rich and satisfying.

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