We have ancient Egyptian pastry chefs to thank for the idea of pie. And 2,000+ years later, pie is responsible for a big slice of our happiness, especially at holiday time. If you’ve yet to pair wine with pie, don’t let another day go by. Here's your ultimate holiday pie & wine pairing guide!
Easy to make and so un-crackable and smooth, top it with a sugar doily.
Pumpkin Sugar Pie
PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of food52.com.
This pears pie has an incredible buttery/silky texture that contrasts beautifully with a crisp and flaky pie crust.
Pear Pie with Red Wine and Rosemary
PAIRS WITH: Sparkling
*Recipe and photo courtesy of bonappetit.com.
Don't want to fill up before dinner but something sweet beforehand? Enjoy these traditional mini pies.
Port Wine and Cranberry Mince Pies
PAIRS WITH: Dry Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of lecreusetlecreuset.co.za.
Tart and sweet, meet creamy and fluffy.
Cranberry Meringue Slab Pie
PAIRS WITH: Dry Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick.
This new twist on a Southern favorite is beyond heaven.
Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue
PAIRS WITH: Off-Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick.
A classic pecan pie gets the chocolate treatment.
Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
PAIRS WITH: Off-Dry Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
Jammy, delicious filling oozes from every slice.
Fresh Blueberry Pie
PAIRS WITH: Sweet Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
Deep-dish with double streusel layers, it’s ridiculously good.
Streusel Layered Apple Pie
PAIRS WITH: Sparkling Wine
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
Queen Elizabeth the First created (and baked) the first cherry pie in the 1600s and we are forever grateful.
Classic Cherry Pie
PAIRS WITH: Sweet Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of natashaskitchen.com.
Chocolate cream pie ups its game with gooey marshmallow topping.
S’mores Pie
PAIRS WITH: Dry Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick.
A cloud of divine filling, mountains of whipped cream and a crumbly crust make up this diner staple.
Banana Cream Pie
PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of aspicyperspective.com.
Don’t be fooled by the simplicity. The light custard is total magic.
Chess Pie
PAIRS WITH: Sweet Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
Crazy-easy, sweet and tart, this just may become your favorite.
Key Lime Pie PAIRS WITH: Off-Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of momontimeout.com.
Silky ganache and an Oreo crust. Yes, please.
Death by Chocolate Pie PAIRS WITH: Sweet Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
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