The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie in Utah And Top 5 Across the Country

The holiday season is a time to join together with friends and family and enjoy and strengthen the special bonds shared together.  With many things to be thankful for, and everyone having their own reason to be thankful, one reason that seems to be universal across the country is pie. Yes, if there is one reason to mot have that extra helping of turkey, stuffing, or mashed potatoes with gravy it is to save room for dessert.  And no dessert is more popular during the holidays than pie.

What is a Pie?

What constitutes a Pie?  The technical definition of a pie is a baked dish with a pastry crust and a filling, usually baked in a shallow, round pan. And when it comes to fillings there is almost no limit to the variety to choose from. From a sweet fruit pie to a savory meat or shepherds pie, even a silky custard pie.  Thus we come to the question of, which flavor pie to have at your holiday feast?

Utah's Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie

It come to no surprise to anyone in the beehive state that the King of Holiday Pies in Utah is none other than Pumpkin Pie.  It is estimated by popular canned pumpkin suppliers that well over 50 million Pumpkin Pies are cooked and eaten each year. Making it the clear winner in the country.

The Top 5 Pies Across The Country

According to Google searches made since 2016 for pie recipes and Instacart pie orders using their services the top 5 pie flavors in the USA are:

1. Pumpkin pie: The most universally popular pie flavor
2. Apple pie: A favorite in the Northeast
3. Pecan pie: A favorite in the South
4. Cherry pie: A popular Thanksgiving pie
5. Lemon meringue pie: A popular Thanksgiving pie

With honorable mentions going to Chocolate, Sweet Potato, Key Lime, Fruit and Custard Pies, And Mississippi Mud Pie.