Last Updated: Feb, 18, 2026 by
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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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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