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Our Favorite Fall Pie, Tart, And Cobbler Recipes

Southern Living Editors
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These delicious treats are perfect for serving a crowd.

Iain Bagwell
Iain Bagwell

We rounded up some of our top-rated fall recipes, whether you're in the mood for a pie, tart, or cobbler. These delicious treats are perfect for serving a crowd during the holiday season or simply making ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week. 

If you can't decide on just one, don't fret. Some of these desserts combine more than one sweet treat. Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie and Pecan Pie Cobbler are excellent choices. Of course, if you need a classic dessert everyone is sure to enjoy, go with Kentucky Bourbon Pie or Chocolate Pudding Pie. Our Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is great for feeding family and friends during the fall season. You can't go wrong. Select the recipe that's perfect for your occasion.

Pear Pie

Micah A. Leal
Micah A. Leal

The fresh fruit in this dessert creates flavorful juices that combine with lemon, fall spices, and bourbon to make an unforgettable filling. The classic buttery lattice crust turns this dessert into a showstopper. Sprinkle the surface with raw sugar for a delicious taste and a beautiful presentation.

Chocolate Pudding Pie

Micah A. Leal
Micah A. Leal

Milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and instant coffee come together in this pie to create a homemade pudding that's sure to impress. For more dark chocolate flavoring, substitute Dutch-processed cocoa powder for regular cocoa powder. Allow the filling to firm up in the refrigerator for the perfect slice.

Spiced Pear Hand Pies

Micah A. Leal
Micah A. Leal

Classic pie dough revamps the spiced pear filling into show-stopping pockets of crisp, tender flavor. Cook the pear pieces in brown sugar, honey, water, and lemon juice. This sweet and tangy combination is a perfect complement to the crispy pastry.

Stone Fruit Lattice Slab Pie

Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Firm, ripe peaches and nectarines are best for this slab pie's filling. Top each piece of this slab pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate finish. Plan for at least 30 minutes of chilling time before serving.

Pecan Pie Cobbler

Micah A. Leal
Micah A. Leal

Choose pie and cobbler this year for Thanksgiving dessert. Melted butter and bourbon enriched the traditional pecan filling. After baking, brush with maple syrup to enhance the brown sugar and bourbon taste.

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie

Hector Sanchez
Hector Sanchez

The browned butter in this classic sweet potato pie lends a deep, nutty flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Save time by using store-bought pie crusts. If the sweet potatoes are stringy, pass them through a food mill or sieve.

Egg Custard Pie

Antonis Achilleos
Antonis Achilleos

This traditional Egg Custard Pie deserves a comeback because it's absolutely delicious and easy to pull off. Half-and-half and eggs make the silky custard filling. After baking, sprinkle with nutmeg.

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Antonis Achilleos
Antonis Achilleos

This decadent dessert combines two Southern favorites: cinnamon rolls and apple pie. Refrigerated pie crusts and cinnamon roll dough make this impressive-looking dessert easy to make. To save time, prepare the apple filling a day in advance.

Dairy-Free Coconut-Pumpkin Pie

Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Serve a pumpkin pie this year that's safe for your guests with a dairy allergy. We promise they will be satisfied with this sweet coconut and pumpkin combination. This pie is richly spiced, smooth, and not too sugary.

Chocolate Cobbler

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Tender chocolate cake and velvety pudding come together in this cobbler to create a wonderfully rich treat. This dessert, made from pantry staples, is perfect for last-minute guests. Don't stir the batter once it's in the baking dish.

Classic Apple Cobbler

Stephen DeVries
Stephen DeVries

This bubbling, old-fashioned cobbler bakes in personalized portions, perfect for a classy holiday party. Two types of apples, brown sugar and cinnamon, combine for a classic dessert. Top with homemade ice cream to make this cobbler even more special.

Kentucky Bourbon Pie

Antonis Achilleos
Antonis Achilleos

Chocolate, bourbon, and pecans create an incredible burst of flavor in this regional pie. Sweet chocolate chips and bourbon add to the decadence of this dessert. Carmelized sugar and pecans form the perfect crunchy topping.

Easy Skillet Apple Pie

Luca Trovato
Luca Trovato

This mouthwatering apple pie is made in a cast iron skillet, making it a true Southern favorite. This skillet version is much simpler to assemble than traditional apple pie, with only 20 minutes of active, hands-on time. This gooey, caramel-infused pastry will be your new favorite.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

This pot pie does not even require a rolling pin to make. Preparations are straightforward when using refrigerated pie crust in this classic comfort dish. Fill this skillet recipe with all your favorite vegetables.

Black Bottom Pumpkin Pie

Iain Bagwell
Iain Bagwell

With a moist, crumbly crust and a decadent, creamy filling, it's hard to say no to seconds of this pie. Layers of melted chocolate over the buttery cinnamon graham cracker crust give this dessert its name. Garnish with semisweet chocolate shavings.

Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Hector M. Sanchez
Hector M. Sanchez

Fluffy chiffon texture and toasted coconut upgrade a traditional pumpkin pie. Make and refrigerate without the topping a day ahead. Whip and add the topping before serving.

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

Alison Miksch
Alison Miksch

This family-friendly dish is sure to become a new holiday staple. It's the ideal comfort food for chilly evenings. Use fresh herbs in the cobbler for the best results.

Mississippi Mud S'Mores-Fudge Pie

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Memories of campfires will fill your mind after one bite of this s'mores-inspired pie. Covered in fudgy chocolate, the graham cracker crust and browned marshmallow topping are delightful. Test Kitchen Tip: Easily cut marshmallows with scissors coated with cooking spray.

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