Pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert, and pumpkin, apple, sweet potato and pecan are some of the most common varieties made to top off the Thanksgiving meal. Different cooks have their own favorite pie recipes, and this page compiles some of the most highly rated Thanksgiving pie recipes available online.
Why Thanksgiving Pie?
Pies are an easy addition to any holiday meal. Most Thanksgiving pies can be made several days ahead of time and they are normally very inexpensive to make. Making your own Thanksgiving pie is also easier than you might think. To make the process even easier, many grocery stores will offer pre-made pie crusts to simplify matters. But, don't be afraid to make your own at home either.
Paula Deen's Pumpkin Pie
If you're looking for a delicious pumpkin pie recipe, why not try one from celebrity chef Paula Deen? Deen's recipe calls for cream cheese and uses canned pumpkin pie filling, along with a variety of spices including cinnamon and ground ginger. Other ingredients include egg yolks, salt, sugar and half and half. Deen advises that you can use a pre-made pie dough if you so desire (this can drastically cut your preparation time). Once all of the ingredients are combined, the pie is baked at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes.http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pumpkin-pie-recipe/index.html
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How to Make Whipped Cream
If you're going to be baking Thanksgiving pies this year, why not top them with your own, homemade whipped cream? This video offers step by step instructions for making whipped cream that can add a delicious addition to any pumpkin, pecan or apple Thanksgiving pie. You will need heavy cream and a good hand mixer or whisk.