Fall is the perfect time to gather in the kitchen and bake. Pies are a wonderful way to bring everyone together and simple enough for kids to join in, yet satisfying for all ages to enjoy.
From juicy pears to classic pumpkins, these 10 pies celebrate autumn flavors and offer easy steps where little hands can help measure, stir, and sprinkle.
Caramel Pear Pie
Ripe pears meet caramel sauce in this cozy fall dessert. Kids can peel the pears, help arrange them in the crust, and drizzle caramel over the top before baking.
It’s a gentle introduction to pie-making that feels extra special.
Chocolate Chess Pie
Dense, chocolatey, and brownie-like, this pie is always a hit. Kids will love measuring cocoa powder, cracking eggs, or whisking the shiny filling together.
Once baked, a dollop of whipped cream makes it even more irresistible.
Old-Fashioned Double-Crust Apple Pie
The most iconic of all pies. Juicy apples between two golden crusts. Kids can help peel apples, pile them into the pastry shell, or cut out fun shapes in the top crust.
When it bakes, the smell alone feels like a hug from Grandma.
Plum Pie with Crumble Topping
Plums add a deep, sweet-tart flavor that shines in early autumn. A quick crumble topping makes this pie approachable, even for beginners.
Kids can cut the plums (with supervision), toss them in sugar, and spread the crumbly topping with their hands.
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is a true fall essential. With a store-bought crust and smooth filling, it’s nearly impossible to get wrong.
Kids can help by whisking the pumpkin mixture, sprinkling cinnamon, or carefully pouring the filling into the crust. The aroma alone feels like autumn.
Turtle Chess Pie
This variation on chess pie layers chocolate, caramel, and pecans for a candy-bar-style treat. Kids will enjoy drizzling caramel over the chocolate base and sprinkling pecans across the top.
It’s sticky, sweet, and sure to delight.
Apple Streusel Pie
This no-lattice pie is topped with a buttery, cinnamon-laced crumble instead of pastry. It’s faster and easier than a double crust, perfect for little hands to help.
Let kids rub the streusel topping together and sprinkle it over the apples before baking. Don’t forget the ice cream on top!
Blackberry-Apple Hand Pies
Hand pies are fun for small hands. A mix of blackberries and apples makes a juicy filling that kids can spoon onto rounds of dough.
They’ll love folding, crimping, and brushing the tops with egg wash before they bake into golden little pockets.
Pecan Pie
Sticky, nutty, and rich, pecan pie is a holiday icon. Kids can help measure out the pecans, scatter them into the filling, and watch as the glossy top sets while baking.
It’s a simple but satisfying family tradition.
Cranberry-Apple Pie
This pie balances tart cranberries with tender, sweet apples. Children can stir the fruit with sugar and spices, then scatter the ruby-red filling into the pie shell.
The burst of color makes it fun for kids and festive for fall tables.