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The Best Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Desserts

Published: Sep 29, 2022 · Modified: Oct 23, 2022 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

You've finished your Thanksgiving dinner, now comes the best part. The best old fashioned Thanksgiving Desserts are always favored in our family. The recipes grandma used to make.

A collage of four images that are traditional old fashioned thanksgiving desserts.

Following is a list of my best old fashioned desserts that are traditional classics.

Jump to:
  • ❤️ Why Go Old Fashioned
  • Pecan Pie
  • Amish Pumpkin Pie
  • Country Apple Pie
  • Amish Peanut Butter Pie
  • Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie
  • Southern Lemon Pie
  • White Pumpkin Pie
  • No Bake Banana Pudding
  • Maple Bacon Fudge
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

❤️ Why Go Old Fashioned

  • When you're looking for the perfect fall dessert for your holiday table, old fashioned recipes are usually the best.
  • When it comes to Turkey Day, most people are going to be looking for a dessert that all our family members will appreciate.
  • Traditional pies tend to be old favorites for your holiday spread.
a plate with a slice of pecan pie with a ball of ice cream sitting on top

Pecan Pie

A tasty and easy traditional pecan pie that never fails to be left without a slice. Prepared and into the oven in 10 minutes it's the best pecan pie.

Pecan Pie

close up of an Amish pumpkin pie with a fork having just taken a piece from the front of the pie - a dollop of cream on top

Amish Pumpkin Pie

This Amish Homemade Pumpkin Pie is made using easy pantry staple ingredients. An old fashioned pie with a creamy filling.

Amish Pumpkin Pie

Hint: I usually like to make my own pie crust for these pie recipes, it's simple once you've done it a few times. If you would rather use a store bought pie dough though, it will work fine.

a slice of country apple pie dished out on a plate with a scoop of ice cream on top

Country Apple Pie

It's the time of year that apples are plenty and that means lots of apple desserts. This deep dish apple pie is a simple recipe to make just add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Country Apple Pie

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A slice of Amish Peanut Butter Pie on a plate with the pie dish behind.

Amish Peanut Butter Pie

A deliciously creamy and full of flavor Amish dessert that is easy and strikingly beautiful.

Amish Peanut Butter Pie
Overhead shot of a sweet potato pie with swirls of cream.

Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie

Using fresh sweet potatoes this old fashioned recipe has stood the test of time for a reason. Sweet and full of warm spices it's the perfect dessert for after your Thanksgiving meal.

Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie

Square cropped shot of the inside of a southern lemon pie with some cream and lemon slices on top.

Southern Lemon Pie

A classic southern pie that is silky smooth and so refreshing it's definitely a favorite during holiday season.

Southern Lemon Pie

Close up of a slice of white pumpkin pie being taken out of a pie dish.

White Pumpkin Pie

Unusually lacking in color, but the white pumpkin is actually a little sweeter and has a delicious flavor. A twist on the classic fall dessert we all love.

White Pumpkin Pie

A dish full of no bake banana pudding with a few pieces missing.

No Bake Banana Pudding

No baking of the pudding required for this easy recipe. Banana pudding is a delicious southern dessert, loved by all. One of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts.

No Bake Banana Pudding

a plate full of maple bacon fudge with a maple leaf in the background and some bacon slices

Maple Bacon Fudge

This is surprisingly popular in the south and has old fashioned roots. The sweet and salty thing prevails with perfect balance.

Maple Bacon Fudge

Close up square image of a slice of no bake pumpkin cheesecake.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

I'm not so sure about old fashioned, but it was still one of my grandma's recipes so, this one made it on the list. Pumpkin desserts are the better way to go (IMO).

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars


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