Pies & Tarts

A good pie starts with a flaky crust. Here you'll find an all-butter pie crust you can make ahead, classic apple and pumpkin pies with clear timings, and a guide to Thanksgiving pie flavors to help you plan a dessert table.

• All-Butter Pie Crust (Flaky, Easy and Make-Ahead)

  A flaky all-butter pie crust made by hand or in a food processor, plus how to roll it, crimp it and blind bake it without shrinking.

• Classic Apple Pie From Scratch (Juicy, Not Runny)

  A classic double-crust apple pie with tender, spiced apples and a filling that slices cleanly. Which apples to use, how to avoid a gap and how long to cool.

• Classic Pumpkin Pie (Smooth, No-Crack Filling)

  A classic Thanksgiving pumpkin pie with a silky spiced filling. How to tell when it's done, avoid cracks and soggy crust, and make it a day ahead.

• Thanksgiving Pie Flavors: 20 Classic and Creative Pies

  20 Thanksgiving pie flavors, from pumpkin, pecan and apple to cranberry and maple, with baking tips for each and a make-ahead plan.