Every dessert table benefits from a little variety, and we’re here to tell you, there can be SO much more to Thanksgiving than pumpkin or pecan pie.

Depending on your time and ambition, use the base caramelized apples to make a cake, galette, two types of pie and a cheesecake.

"What can I bring?" you ask your Thanksgiving hosts. "Can you bring dessert?" they reply. "But don't bring pie. We've got pie covered." With pie covered, you'll have to get creative because Thanksgiving is THE pie holiday.

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without dessert, but there’s so much more to enjoy beyond traditional pie. For those looking to mix things up, we’ve gathered desserts that bring classic holiday flavors in fresh,