Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas
A collection of scrumptious dessert ideas for Thanksgiving, including Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, and Apple Crisp, perfect for elevating your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pie Ingredients
- 1 piece pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 pieces eggs
Pecan Pie Ingredients
- 1 piece pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 pieces eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Apple Crisp Ingredients
- 6 cups sliced apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Instructions
Pumpkin Pie Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie plate.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and eggs.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Pecan Pie Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the pie crust into a pie dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until set. Let cool before serving.
Apple Crisp Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss apple slices with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Spread apples in a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden.
Notes
Serve pumpkin pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast. Store leftover desserts in the refrigerator covered tightly.