Description
- A collection of easy and classic Thanksgiving desserts including pumpkin pie, pecan tart, and apple crisp. Each one captures the warmth and flavor of the holidays while being simple enough for any home baker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups sliced apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your pie crust.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour mixture into the crust and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until set in the center.
- While baking, prepare the apple crisp topping by mixing oats, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- For a pecan topping, combine pecans with maple syrup and spread evenly on a parchment-lined pan. Toast for 10 minutes.
- Let desserts cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Notes
- These recipes can be made ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 weeks. Reheat gently in the oven before serving.
- For variation, swap pecans for walnuts or add a drizzle of caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg