Our Best Fall Pies & Tarts

This ultrarich tart is brimming with maple flavor. Toasted almonds are sprinkled over the whipped cream topping for crunch.

The filling of this mixed-nut pie resembles that of a pecan pie -- gooey, rich, and wonderful.

This cinnamon-spiced apple pie is crowned with a crumb topping, crunchy pecans, and a drizzle of gooey caramel sauce.

Brown sugar meringue covers a gingersnap crust and pumpkin filling sweetened with maple syrup.

Coffee- flavor liqueur adds rich depth of flavor to this decadent peanut-studded pie.

Crystallized ginger and orange zest adds zip to this tart-sweet berry pie.

"Adding plums gives this pie color and luscious flavor," says pastry chef and recipe developer Alan Carter.

This crowd-pleaser combines tart apples and sweet pears with a buttery praline topping.

Chopped pecans add a delightful crunch to this creamy pie's graham cracker crust.

A crunchy chocolate crust is filled with creamy peanut butter and doused in a rich chocolate ganache. Garnish the tart with chopped peanuts for a simple but pretty finish.

Two cups of toasty walnuts surrounded by a sweet, sticky mixture of pure maple syrup, light rum, and nutmeg make every bite of this pie a pleasure.

Partner a tender gingerbread crust with sweet pears and sliced almonds to create these luscious, rustic tarts. Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crystallized ginger.

Drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, this decadent pecan pie variation also includes your choice of bittersweet or semisweet chocolate.

Garnish each piece of this beautiful alternative to pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream and a pinch of ground nutmeg.

Four pounds of apples go into this towering pie -- but you don't have to peel a single one. Just slice the fruit and pile it up. Oats baked into the flour crust add a rustic touch, while warm caramel sauce drizzled on top provides extra sweetness.

Bittersweet chocolate gives a rich, decadent flavor to this special pecan pie from pastry chef Alan Carter.

Two traditional fall fruits come together in this cozy, piled-high pie recipe from pastry chef Alan Carter.

Serve this delicious pumpkin pie from pastry chef Alan Carter with a hazelnut mousse that includes rich mascarpone cheese and a splash of hazelnut liqueur.

Filled with a buttery blend of apples, toffee pieces, and brown sugar, these tiny tartlets are simple and fun to make. Serve them with a scoop of coffee or cinnamon ice cream.

A pretty pleated crust wraps up this tart's delicious filling of thick pear wedges, lemon zest, and mace (a nutmeglike spice).

Salty mixed nuts and semisweet chocolate make an irresistible flavor combination in this ooey-gooey tart. Drizzle each slice with more chocolate before serving.

Caramelize thick wedges of Honeycrisp apples to create the beautiful top layer of this fragrant browned-butter-custard dessert.

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This chocolaty, silky treat is perfect for any fall gathering. Garnish with chocolate curls for added elegance.

A lattice-top crust gives this easy-to-make tart a fancy pastry-shop look. Serve it with a scoop of cinnamon or vanilla ice cream.

Cranberries sparkle in these tender pastry shells, featuring an irresistible combination of tart and sweet.

The spectacular asymmetrical lattice is easier to make than it seems, and the sweet-tart filling of luscious cherries and cranberries makes it taste as delicious as it looks.

This decadent dessert is ideal for any holiday occasion -- pairing sweet pears with decadently rich chocolate and caramel topped with a crumbly oat-and-brown-sugar topping.

Start with a rich, buttery shortbread crust, then add creamy custard and beautifully fanned pears to create this showstopping dessert.

Fresh cranberries and pear slices are piled high in this irresistible pie. Warm caramel sauce adds a touch of sweetness.