Our Favorite Fall Pie Recipes, Including Pumpkin, Pecan, and Even a Few Savory Options

By Kelly Vaughan
Updated August 25, 2020
Christopher Testani
It's pie season! Celebrate with a buttery, flaky crust and all kinds of sweet and savory flavors.
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Christopher Testani

Fall is synonymous with sipping warm apple cider, trick-or-treating, and eating plenty of pie. From classic pumpkin and apple pie flavors to innovative creations like Butterscotch Pie with Pecan-Shortbread Crust and our Lemon-Cranberry Meringue Pie, which is the delicious treat you see here, there's a type of pie for every palette.

One of the most classic pie recipes is apple pie. Try our Diamond Apple Pie, which takes the top layer of pie crust to the next level with cut-out diamonds. It's eye-catching and sure to wow your crowd at any seasonal or holiday event. We also have a dairy-free, vegan apple pie recipe for anyone at your party who has special dietary needs. Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't include several pumpkin pie recipes, too. Our latest and greatest recipe is this Five-Spice Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo Crust. If you're short on time or just want to try something different than the usual pâte brisée pie crust, store-bought phyllo dough is an easy, crispy, and delicious alternative. Another way to cut down on prep time in the kitchen is by creating a make-ahead pumpkin pie. This no-bake, deep-dish version is made with pure pumpkin purée and cream cheese, plus plenty of spices. The gingersnap-cookie crust adds a richer flavor of autumn in this classic pie flavor.

For chocolate lovers, try our white and dark chocolate Vanilla Pudding Pie recipe. The milk chocolate filling has a touch of cardamom and vanilla beans, and the chocolate wafer cookie crust is guaranteed to draw "oohs" and "ahhs." Or try top layers of thin, crispy phyllo dough with airy chocolate mousse and a dollop of homemade whipped cream in our recipe for Chocolate Mousse Pie with Phyllo Crust. Whether you stick with a classic pie flavor or try something new, these pie recipes are sure to delight all season long.

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Butterscotch Pie with Pecan-Shortbread Crust

Christopher Testani
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Pecans are used in both the pie crust and as a garnish in this rich butterscotch-flavored pie recipe. The filling, which is made with dark brown sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and milk, offers a rich, autumnal bite.

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Five-Spice Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo Crust

Christopher Testani
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This pumpkin pie recipe takes the fall classic to new heights. Store-bought frozen phyllo dough takes the place of traditional pie dough and the filling is upgraded with Chinese five-spice powder—a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and peppercorns.

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Lemon-Cranberry Meringue Pie

Christopher Testani
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While lemon meringue pie usually says summer, we've given ours an autumnal twist with a thin layer of cranberry gelée and a jaw-dropping mound of torched meringue. It's the perfect pie flavor when you want a hint of sunshine in the cooler months.

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Spiced Pear Pie with Buckwheat Crumble

Con Poulos
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Nearly four pounds of pears—flavored with cinnamon, Meyer lemon zest, fresh ginger—and golden raisins fill this deep-dish pie. They're topped with, not another layer of pie crust, but an epic streusel topping made with buckwheat flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and butter.

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Broccoli-and-Potato "Samosa" Pie

Yuki Sugiura
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For dinner tonight, why not make this savory, vegetarian pie recipe? The filling is made with a combination of Yukon Gold potatoes and broccoli, which get plenty of flavor from cumin seeds, brown mustard seeds, ground coriander, fresh ginger, and chopped serrano chile pepper.

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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Kate Mathis
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You don't need to rely on beef to prepare a fabulous Shepherd's pie recipe. Our version is made with cremini mushrooms and fresh green lentils, which are topped with a mountain of creamy mashed potatoes.

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Diamond Apple Pie

Johnny Miller
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Apple pie is one of the most classic pie flavors out there—this recipe is an absolute fall classic, with the exception of the diamond-cut pie crust topping, which is a total showstopper.

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Date-Pecan Pie

Johnny Miller
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Our spectacular pecan pie recipe is taken to the next level with cooked, puréed Medjool dates. There are toasted nuts in both the signature ooey-gooey filling and spiraling around the top of the pie, too.

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Sweet-Potato Custard Pie

Johnny Miller
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Sweet potato casserole is always a staple on Thanksgiving, but why not turn it into a sweet pie flavor? A spiced sweet potato pie filling goes on top of our classic pâte brisée. The finishing touch is large toasted marshmallows.

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Vanilla Pudding Pie

Kate Mathis
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There's no flavor combination more classic than vanilla and chocolate. Inspired by the ultimate trio, this pie recipe features a vanilla-white chocolate filling and chocolate wafer cookie crust.

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Thanksgiving-Leftovers Pie

Julia Gartland
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Wondering what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? Instead of reheating everything in the microwave or oven, turn it into a savory pie recipe that your entire family can dig into on Black Friday.

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Deep-Dish Pumpkin Icebox Pie

Anna Williams
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Cut down on day-of Thanksgiving prep with this make-ahead pie recipe. The pie filling gets plenty of flavor from a trio of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves and a combination of pure pumpkin purée and cream cheese give the pie body.

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Brandied Pecan Pie

Anna Williams
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It's amazing what a difference a few teaspoons of brandy can make in this pie recipe! It adds body and depth to this classic Thanksgiving dessert.

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Deep-Dish Pumpkin Custard Pie

Robin Stein
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This isn't your typical pumpkin pie recipe. Our next-level version has two fillings: a satiny custard base and a souffléd pumpkin layer on top.

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Citrus Chess Pie

Will Anderson
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This stunning type of pie has the flavor of lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. In addition to the traditional lemon pie flavor, Cara Cara orange zest and juice give the filling extra oomph.

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Chicken Potpie with Brown-Butter Crust

Stephen Kent Johnson
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Take this classic pie recipe to new heights by adding brown butter to the crust and stirring mushrooms and butternut squash into the otherwise textbook filling.

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Pear and Sour-Cherry Pie

Robin Stein
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Yes, you can make a cherry pie recipe in the fall! Pair frozen sour cherries with sweet Bartlett pears, vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon for an irresistible pie flavor.

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Virginia Peanut Pie

Anna Williams
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Don't let pecans have all the pie fun! Peanuts make an equally scrumptious pie topping, especially when paired with a sticky-sweet filling made with golden syrup.

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Sweet-Potato Pie with Cornmeal Crust

Martyn Thompson
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Two twists set this sweet potato pie recipe apart—fresh ginger in the filling and cornmeal in the crust. It's a pie flavor that simply says fall.

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Vegan Apple Pie

linda xiao
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You won't miss the butter in this vegan pie recipe—safflower oil gives it just the right amount of richness. Finish with a simple cinnamon-apple filling.

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Chocolate Mousse Pie with Phyllo Crust

Kate Mathis
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Skip the homemade dough and start with store-bought phyllo for this pie. The super-flaky crust is the perfect partner for rich chocolate mousse. Don't forget the whipped cream and chocolate shavings!

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Cinnamon-Swirl Apple Slab Pie

Will Anderson
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A cinnamon-swirl top crust turns a big-batch apple pie into a true once-a-year treat. And while it might seem time-consuming, it's actually a breeze to make—all you have to do is roll and slice.

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Beef and Cheddar Hand Pies

Yuki Sugiura
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Ground beef gets an elevated twist with Worcestershire, Dijon, and cheddar, enrobed in buttery puff pastry, and baked until golden in this satisfying weeknight supper. Round out the plate with roasted broccoli rabe or your favorite green vegetable.

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Brown-Sugar Butternut-Squash Pie

Will Anderson
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Trade in pumpkin for roasted butternut squash as your pie filling this season. Bonus points if you add a fancy fishtail-braided edge and decorate the top with cutouts.

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Linzer Crumble Pie with Cranberry-Raspberry Jam

Kate Mathis
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You rarely see cranberries and raspberries together, but they make a super delicious pairing. The best part of this pie recipe? The impressive-looking crust couldn't be easier—you press in the bottom and crumble dough in a lattice pattern over the top.

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Puff-Pastry Poached-Pear Pie

Will Anderson
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The stunning puff pastry lid to this pie sits atop a filling of Bosc pears that have been poached in white wine flavored with cinnamon, star anise, and vanilla bean. This pie is next-level delicious.

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Mile-High Pumpkin-Pecan Pie

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Never choose between pumpkin and pecan again! Just make this crowd-pleasing hybrid dessert. It's baked in a springform pan to ensure none of the delicious filling spills over.

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Brown-Sugar Buttermilk Pie

Anna Williams
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This easy-to-make pie features a rich, tangy custard filling made with buttermilk and warming spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.

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Pear Cranberry Slab Pie

Marcus Nilsson
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Turn two seasonal fruits into a big-batch treat with this slab pie. Oats and toasted walnuts meld to create a satisfying crunch.

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Turkey B'steeya

MARIA ROBLEDO
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Like a pastry present waiting to be opened, this sweet-and-savory Moroccan pie is a bonafide show-stopper. It's typically made with chicken or pigeon, but we opted for turkey instead. The meat is cooked with ginger, saffron, turmeric, and cinnamon, then layered with sweetened almonds and herbed eggs before the whole thing is wrapped in phyllo.

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