Great Pumpkin

Pumpkin is not only for pies…but if pumpkin pie is what you want, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the variety below. (For hundreds more pumpkin recipes, visit our new Recipe Channel!)

Butter Pecan Pumpkin Pie
"This pie was always a family favorite at holidays," notes Arletta Slocum from Venice, Florida. "Everyone thought I’d worked all day to make it, but it’s actually so easy to assemble."

Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie
The fantastic flavor from this pie comes from butterscotch pudding and canned pumpkin, which work surprisingly well together. Kids will go wild over the cream cheese layer! The pie is sent to us from Liz Raisig of New York City.

Maple Pumpkin Pie
Tired of traditional pumpkin pie? “The maple syrup in this special pie provides a subtle but terrific enhancer,” says field editor Lisa Varner of Greenville, South Carolina.

Eggnog Pumpkin Pie
Eggnog gets extra credit for the creamy custard filling in this treasured recipe from field editor Terri Kearns of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She notes, “This pie of my mom’s is the absolute best pumpkin pie I have ever tasted.”

Mincemeat Pumpkin Pie
Instead of serving separate pumpkin and mincemeat pies one Thanksgiving, I served this one pie that combines those wonderful flavors. It was a hit!  —Joann Frazier, McGaheysville, Virginia

Spiced Pumpkin Pie
What would Thanksgiving be without a traditional pumpkin pie like this? The smooth and creamy filling features a wonderful blend of spices. —Pat Marken, Hansville, Washington

Walnut-Date Pumpkin Pie
I’m forever looking for a little something extra to add to a favorite recipe. In this case, crunchy walnuts and chewy dates take traditional pumpkin pie to a new level. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Chocolate Mousse Pumpkin Pie
In Omaha, Nebraska, Kathy Peters combines canned pumpkin with two kinds of chocolate in this fully autumn delight that’s perfect for special occasions.