One of the most traditional parts of any American Thanksgiving is the dessert, which tends to be some type of pie. This crusty, warm mixture of dough and a fruit or nut filling is a favorite throughout the year, but really gets its time to shine during the fall and on Thanksgiving.
So, what are Americans’ favorite pies on this special holiday? Here are the top three.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin pie is a favorite throughout the entire country, and especially in its heartland. The mixture of pumpkin flesh along with spices—including allspice, cinnamon, and cloves—makes for a true taste of fall.
Apple
Apple pie can be found all around the country, but it’s most common in the Northeast for Thanksgiving. In this tasty pie, apples and cinnamons are combined to create a gooey, rich filling that is often combined with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pecan
Pecan pie is a regional favorite that has now become more and more common across the country. The south-central region—including Texas and Oklahoma—is full of pecan trees, which produce a nut that is mixed with corn syrup and vanilla to make an extremely rich and sweet dessert many swear by.
