9 Best Store-Bought Pies To Serve At Thanksgiving Dinner

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Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without a hot, delicious pie to end the meal. But between roasting the turkey, preparing the classic Thanksgiving side dishes, and getting everything on the table in a timely manner, finding the time to bake a pie from scratch isn't always realistic. Some holiday hosts might be understandably hesitant to go the store-bought route due to common complaints of artificial flavors, poor crust integrity, or unbalanced pie-to-filling ratios. However, according to customers online, there are some store-bought pies that are sure to steal your heart and earn their place at your feast.

There are plenty of store-bought options that deliver on flavor, texture, and quality, some of which can even pass as homemade and inspire nostalgic memories of family recipes. Whether you're craving a classic pumpkin pie, a sweet apple filling, or something a little more indulgent, these grocery store pies make it easy to serve a delicious holiday dessert without adding another task to your Thanksgiving to-do list — and without breaking the bank.

Costco members wait all year long for Costco's pumpkin pie to return to the warehouse. This seasonal staple has gained tons of notoriety over the years for its size, value, and taste, and according to customers online, the legendary dessert is well worth the hype. The 12-inch pumpkin pie consistently earns a first-place ranking among similar grocery store desserts for looking and tasting homemade. The crust maintains integrity and holds the pie together, while the filling offers a pretty pop of bright orange and has the perfect firm, custardy texture.

The flavor is pumpkin-forward, with subtle spices and a sweetness that doesn't overwhelm. And for many customers, the value is just as impressive as the taste and texture. One Redditor wrote, "Nearly 4 pounds of pie for under ten bucks is the most reliable joy in retail ... The day it shows up in the bakery section is basically the official start of fall," to which many other commenters agreed. The pie retails for around $7 and can be frozen, so it's a cheap and convenient dessert fallback if you don't have time to whip one up yourself.

Another Thanksgiving-worthy dessert is Sprouts' Fresh Baked Double Crust Apple Pie, which is made daily right in the store's bakery. The 24-ounce pie retails for $6.99, but looks far more expensive due to the fancy-looking crust encompassing the bottom and top of the dessert. Customers love the pie for striking the right balance of salty and sweet, featuring an optimal crust-to-filling ratio, and for having actual apples as opposed to an apple sauce-like, goopy mess.

The crust is flaky and slightly savory, which perfectly balances the flavorful, sweet filling. In a TikTok review, a Sprouts customer had this to say about the pie: "Visually, the pie is beautiful. Nice, thick and golden. I love a thick crust so it was really good. Filling was good too, not too sweet." If you're someone who loves vanilla ice cream with your apple pie, but think most grocery store pies are too sickly sweet, you'll find the flavor of this pie is begging for a scoop of something sweet and creamy.

Baking the perfect pecan pie is no easy feat, but unfortunately many store-bought pecan pies can be sickly sweet or overly runny. Finding that perfectly thick texture that's gooey without being too soft, and sweet without tasting artificial, is hard to do — but customers claim the enormous 5-pound pie from Sam's Club is one of the best store-bought pecan pies on the market, and one of the best pies available from the Maker's Mark brand. The pie costs about $13 and can serve 10 to 12 people, so it's a great choice for Thanksgiving feasts with a long guest list. 

But it's not just the incredible value that has shoppers purchasing this decadent treat each year. With a 4.7-star rating across thousands of positive reviews, customers consistently praise the balanced taste and texture. One Sam's Club shopper wrote, "Sam's Club pecan pie is the best, and taste just like a homemade pecan pie. What I really like is how Sam's has more 'filling' than so many others. It's a perfect balance of ingredients." Others comment that it is the only pie worthy of a spot at their Thanksgiving table and is nostalgic of the homemade pies grandma used to make.

Whole Foods' 9-inch pumpkin pie is another favorite among shoppers and receives praise for tasting homemade. It comes from the fridge and requires no prep, so it's perfect for the host who wants to impress their guests with little to no effort. It retails for $14.99, so it is on the pricier side of store-bought options on this list, but according to customers, the purchase is well worth it for the perfect balance of flavors and authentic pumpkin appeal.

One reviewer explained that the fall spices pumpkin pie is well-known for — like nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon — are vibrant and flavorful from the first bite. The pie is well set and strikes the right balance of texture between firm and liquid, which can be a downfall of many store-bought pies. The crust is moist and soft yet light, akin to that of a biscuit cookie, which complements the filling and brings welcome balance to the dessert.

Trader Joe's seasonal lineup is legendary — customers wait all year in anticipation for the delicious TJ's fall foods that the store brings back around the holidays. While there are plenty of pumpkin finds to look for at Trader Joe's every fall, one of the biggest holiday treat standouts is the Apple Crumble Pie. This delicious seasonal delicacy features a traditional buttery, pastry pie crust base with tender, tart apple filling bursting with notes of cinnamon.

One Redditor explained that the apples taste fresh and still have structure to them, instead of coagulating into a mushy mess in the pie crust, as some store-bought apple pies can fall victim to. But the real star of the show is the oatmeal, brown sugar, and cinnamon crumble top that adds a crunchy layer to complement the soft filling. And if you're a fan of TJ's Teeny Tiny line of products, the store also sells four packs of this delicious dessert in small, individual portions, with all the same juicy apples and decadent flavor.

Customers claim the Wegmans pumpkin pie from the store's bakery department could easily pass as homemade in both flavor and texture. In fact, Business Insider even said it "tasted practically homemade" in a review. This indulgent treat sets itself apart from other grocery store offerings with a unique cinnamon sugar crust that customers compare to a churro.

The filling is made with heavy whipping cream and has a light, airy texture that adds decadence. One customer claimed the pie has the perfect balance of pumpkin pie seasoning, with no one flavor overpowering another. Another reviewer claimed that the distinct dark color might indicate the use of molasses or brown sugar that really made it stand apart from other pumpkin pie competitors. This 30-ounce pie costs $10 and would almost certainly impress your Thanksgiving guests, but if you're looking to indulge in a personal treat, the store also sells a mini 7-ounce version of the pie for $6 that customers can't get enough of.

It may come as a surprise that one of the best store-bought pies actually comes from the freezer section instead of the bakery, but Marie Callender's Dutch Apple Pie is not to be underestimated, according to shoppers online. In fact, some customers claim that this dessert is as close to a homemade apple pie as you can get. This ready-to-bake treat from the frozen aisle typically costs about $6 but tastes better than other apple pies that are four times the price – it might even rival your homemade recipe.

The pie is filled to the brim with apples, and despite coming from the freezer aisle, the apples remain crisp and flavorful, perfectly balanced by the streusel topping and pastry crust. Among the thousands of positive reviews on the Walmart website, one customer claimed the pie is "superior to ready made storebought pies" with apples that taste fresh, not canned. If you're looking for something that will pass as homemade, serve this pie to your guests with some vanilla ice cream or with walnuts crumbled on top.

Sweet potato pie has deep roots in the American South, and recipes have been lovingly passed down from grandmothers over several generations, so when it comes to store-bought options, folks are pretty critical. But the Publix sweet potato pie tends to be a favorite for many shoppers who feel nostalgic for grandma's recipe. The pie is brimming with classic fall spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger.

One food reviewer claimed it tastes familiar, like a homemade family recipe. She states in a review on TikTok, "It tastes comforting, familiar, and like a family reunion ... wrapped in aluminum foil ... If you disagree, your tastebuds [are] broken." This 22-ounce pie is perfect to feed six to eight guests, so if you're running low on time this holiday season and still want that comforting, traditional dessert, Publix has you covered.

If you're looking for a Sam's Club dessert that tastes homemade, look no further than the Maker's Mark Honeycrisp Apple Lattice Pie at your local warehouse. For some customers, the lattice crust is really the star of the show for this dessert, earning points for aesthetics as well as flavor. One review praised the thick and slightly crispy crust, which they claimed is the most important element of a good apple pie.

But in addition to the indulgent crust, the apple filling is impressive in its own right. The contents of the pie are moist, tender, and brimming with spices. It's impressive enough that one shopper has even served it at their Thanksgiving table for over 15 years. One customer wrote in a Sam's Club review, "The crust is flaky, the spicing well done and apples well cooked. It compares favorably to the best apple pie in the world, i.e. my wife's. In fact she quit baking because these are so good she figures 'why bother?'" Customers claim it is best served warm, and like any good apple pie, a big scoop of cold vanilla ice cream served on top is never a bad call.