easy pie recipes

If there's a pumpkin shortage in your area, try one of these delicious deserts for a new holiday tradition.

Pumpking pie's great, but once you go pecan you many never go back.

RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—You may seeking some easy pie recipes to try for the first time this year. Most Thanksgiving tables feature a spicy, creamy pumpkin pie, but this year, heavy rains in the Midwest delayed the annual pumpkin harvest. So you may have trouble finding your favorite brand of canned pumpkin around this year. However, this sad state of affairs turns out to be a boon to West Coast organic pumpkin growers. Although organic pumpkin comprises only about 3 or 4 percent of the canned pumpkin market, Oregon’s crop was good this year, and organic canned pumpkin will be able to fill a little of the void created by the commercial pumpkin shortage.

Other than seeking out organic pumpkin puree, what else can you do? Start by checking out our expert tips for making your own fresh pumpkin puree; you’ll also find a classic pumpkin pie recipe. Pumpkin’s carotenoids help prevent cancer and heart disease, and its beta-carotene can help protect your peepers and keep mucous membranes resistant to infection. Alternately, read on and check out these Rodale Recipe Finder easy pie recipes for other great options. Besides being delicious, these deserts are full of healthy ingredients. You're sure to find a pie or tart that's best for your Thanksgiving feast.