This pie is like enjoying maple-soaked pancakes with a cup of coffee, but it’s great any time of day. A hint of bourbon, or vanilla if you please, enhances a custardy chess pie base that’s then topped with a slightly sweetened espresso-infused whipped cream. Candied orange, while optional, makes for an especially festive, sparkly finish.

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to enjoy some extra-special desserts with family and friends. With classic flavors and creative twists on fall flavors, there are so many ways to end your holiday meal on a sweet note.

Every dessert table benefits from a little variety, and we’re here to tell you, there can be SO much more to Thanksgiving than pumpkin or pecan pie.

Depending on your time and ambition, use the base caramelized apples to make a cake, galette, two types of pie and a cheesecake.

"What can I bring?" you ask your Thanksgiving hosts. "Can you bring dessert?" they reply. "But don't bring pie. We've got pie covered." With pie covered, you'll have to get creative because Thanksgiving is THE pie holiday.