5 Simple Apple Pie Recipes Packed With Fall Flavor

I'd never say this in front of my aunt, who always makes the most perfect-looking pumpkin pie for holidays, but that stuff just really doesn't do it for me. I'm on team apple. It's the ideal festive fall dessert, filled with fresh fruit, warming spices, and (just sayin') it doesn't come out of a can.

It's perfectly OK if you don't agree because, in my humble opinion, both of those types of pie should be required at every holiday dinner party from September through December. But from-scratch pie baking can be an intimidating art form, which is why we've rounded up tons of content to make this year's dessert the most delicious one yet.

For starters, find the best types of apples to use in apple pie, then check out Thomas Keller's top tips for apple pie technique. And whether you're just getting started baking or you've been perfecting the perfect pie crust for longer than even my dear Aunt has, chances are you can use some recipe inspiration.

Here, our absolute favorite apple pie recipes for fall, winter, and every other season.