Recipe Roundup: Thanksgiving Pies (2024)

FAQs

How many days before Thanksgiving should I make my pies? ›

You can prepare and bake the pie up to two days in advance, and it will still taste great on the big day. Just make sure you store the pie in the refrigerator—not on the kitchen counter—until you are ready to serve it.

While pumpkin pie reigns supreme in the majority of American households, sweet potato pie is still the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert in the South.

In general, pie reigns supreme as a Thanksgiving dessert. While some families have their nice selections of pie servings, tradition says apple, pumpkin pie, and a southern pecan pie are the go-tos, typically made with a buttery pastry pie crust.

Apple pie is arguably one of the most popular pie flavors. A symbol of America, the apple pie was actually invented by the British.

Here's a quick rundown of the ideal pie-storage times and methods: Custard and cream pies, and any pies containing eggs and dairy. Cover with plastic wrap as soon as they're cool and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Fruit-filled pies.

Loosely cover: After baking and cooling your pie, loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Store: store for at room temperature for up to two days, or up to seven days in the fridge according to USDA guidelines. Bake: Bake pie 10 to 15 minutes in a 375°F oven before serving to help re-crisp the crust and warm up the fruit.

While Thanksgiving technically isn't a religious holiday, the “giving thanks” part of it struck Jefferson as being far too religious for his tastes. As our nation's third president, he stirred controversy by refusing to recognize Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Pie

Both the Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe ate pumpkins and other squashes indigenous to New England—possibly even during the harvest festival—but the fledgling colony lacked the butter and wheat flour necessary for making pie crust.

Cranberries may make a traditional appearance on many tables this Thanksgiving, but strawberries are still America's favorite berry.

What is the most loved dessert in America? ›

Ice cream is America's favorite dessert and is a key driver of the frozen food category.

Apple. There are five states they prefer apple pie to other flavors. Apples came to the United States with Europeans. Apple pie has English origins, according to Smithsonian magazine, but the dessert is an American classic.

3 Days Out

Defrost your turkey in the refrigerator over the course of the next three days. When it's defrosted (or if you're starting with a fresh bird) you can start the flavoring process with a simple dry or wet brine. Shop for perishable ingredients like vegetables and any fresh herbs.

Creams, Custards, Fresh Fruit and Meringue Pies.

To store out of box, cover pie loosely with plastic wrap, and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 1-3 days for best eating.

It will keep uncooked in the refrigerator for up to two days. When you're ready to bake, bring it just to room temperature and then bake according to your recipe.

2-3 days out: Start on your sides and gather your remaining ingredients. Unless you thrive under pressure, start your sides on the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving. “Start with sides that reheat well,” recommended Smith. “Examples include mashed potatoes, braised greens and green bean casserole.”