The Best Homemade Apple Pie Recipes


Last Updated: Feb, 18, 2026 by Mimi Council | This post may contain affiliate links.

Thanksgiving is literally days away! So, I am giving you an apple pie roundup today with all of the best homemade apple pie recipes that are sure to stand out at your Thanksgiving table.

There are so many recipes beyond the classic apple pie. And sometimes the best homemade apple pie recipes are anything but classic! And I have tons of recipes that take classic apple pie to a new level. If you're wanting to spice up your Thanksgiving dessert table this year, then read on as I give you my favorite apple pie recipes that are anything but traditional!

eggless honey apple galette

Tips for Apple Pie Baking

  • Follow the recipes carefully to make the best, flaky crust. If you're new to pie baking, check out my How to Make Pie Crust in a Mixer for loads of tips and tricks.
  • No need to peel apple skin, save yourself time!
  • Never serve the pie directly from the oven. Allow it to set up so the filling doesn't spill out.
  • Try out different toppings or cutting the dough differently to have a new presentation each time you bake. Check out How to Lattice a Pie Crust for a tutorial.
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The Best Homemade Apple Pie Recipes

1
brown sugar honey apple pie sliced in a aluminum pie pan on a white marble counter.

Brown Sugar Honey Apple Pie

Classic apple pie with the addition of honey. This simple and rustic apple pie has a golden brown crust thanks to the use of honey in place of eggs, making this pie naturally eggless as well!
Brown Sugar Honey Apple Pie
2
eggless orange blossom honey apple pie slice on a white plate.

Honey Blossom Orange Apple Pie

This light and sweet take on classic apple pie uses orange blossom honey, orange zest, and a hint of cinnamon for a sweet and floral apple pie that you are sure to love!
Honey Blossom Orange Apple Pie
3
vanilla bean apple pie with a slice cut out with a pie server in the pie pan.

Vanilla Bean Apple Pie

This Vanilla Bean Apple Pie takes your traditional apple made, made with Granny Smith apples, and I add ground vanilla bean to the crust! And instead of doing a traditional egg wash on top, I top this with a sweet glaze. This makes this traditionally tart pie have the perfect amount of sweetness!
Vanilla Bean Apple Pie
4
brown butter apple pie slice on a white plate on a white and black check kitchen towel.

Brown Butter Apple Pie

This Brown Butter Apple Pie combines brown butter pie crust with classic apple pie for a nutty, sweet, and completely unique twist on the classic.
Brown Butter Apple Pie
5
eggless honey apple galette

Eggless Honey Apple Galette

No pie pan? Try this Eggless Honey Apple Galette for an easy pie that bakes up a beautiful crispy crust. This naturally eggless pie uses my favorite honey pie wash for an incredibly golden brown and flaky pie crust!
Eggless Honey Apple Galette
6
slice of caramel apple pie on a plate on a white counter with fall leaves, pinecones and white pumpkins.

Caramel Apple Pie

This Caramel Apple Pie is an amazing apple pie to bake this fall. Not only is it caramel and apple, but this pie is actually a less sweet apple pie because I only use Homemade Caramel Sauce and no sugar!
Caramel Apple Pie
7
chinese five spice cranberry apple pie in a white pie dish on a marble counter with fresh cranberries.

Five Spice Cranberry Apple Pie

This Five Spice Cranberry Apple Pie will take your holiday apple pie to the next level. Filled with apples, cranberries, comforting spices, and topped with a crumb topping and a sweet glaze. This pie will be the talk of the table!
Five Spice Cranberry Apple Pie
8
lattice spiced apple pie in a silver pie pan cut into slices on a white marble counter.

Lattice Spiced Apple Pie

Cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg come together for a beautiful mixture that compliments any variety of apple you have on hand. This Lattice Spiced Apple Pie is a fall bake you don't want to skip.
Lattice Spiced Apple Pie
9
old fashioned dutch apple pie slice on a white plate on a marble counter.

Old Fashioned Dutch Apple Pie

You can't go wrong with this Old Fashioned Dutch Apple Pie. The crumb topping is a crowd pleaser and this pie is best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Old Fashioned Dutch Apple Pie
10
sourdough apple pie slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate on a checkered wood cutting board.

Sourdough Apple Pie

Use up sourdough discard in this Sourdough Apple Pie recipe. The sourdough discard provides a sweet tang to the crust that you can't get anywhere else!
Sourdough Apple Pie

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