Sumptuous and Seasonal

While Thanksgiving pies get a lot of attention in November, there's a whole world beyond apple and mincemeat, and there's nothing like crisp fall evenings to invite warm fall pie. New to pie? Scared of pie? Slowly build on your skills with these recipes by trying a hand at a simple galette, graduating to a tart and then experimenting with a simple cornmeal streusel.
Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie

Gooey pecan pie grows up with a dash of dark chocolate.
To make: Bay Area Bites
Shaker Lemon Pie

Meyer lemons begin showing up in fall and winter. Snatch them up and make pie!
To make: A Sweet Spoonful
Pear Pie

The flavors of pear, maple and ginger make a truly joyful combination. Try this recipe for further evidence.
To make: Turntable Kitchen
Pumpkin Cream Pie

All the flavor of a creamy pumpkin pie with almost no oven time and topped with maple whipped cream … we're sold!
To make: Joy the Baker
Apple Honey Custard Pie

A custard pie is one of the true pleasures of fall. Add apples? Autumn encapsulated.
To make: A Wooden Nest
Spiced Bourbon Apple Pie

Bourbon gives this apple pie a dark sweetness that just can't be beat.
To make: A Beautiful Mess
Cranberry-Orange Pie

Dress it up or dress it down, this pie works for any fall occasion. Cornmeal streusel topping adds character.
To make: Simple Bites
Traditional Apple Pie

It's always good to have a few standard pie recipes in your arsenal. Apple is our No. 1.
To make: Butter Baking
Fig and Almond Cream Galette

An easy to make, crowd-pleasing fall favorite.
To make: A Sweet Spoonful