As it turns out, not all Thanksgiving pies are created equal, at least not according to Instacart. The grocery delivery company shared its annual Turkey Day Exposé, which broke down dozens of ordering trends leading up to the last Thursday in November. Per the 2021 report, which gathered intel from Instacart surveys among more than 2,000 U.S. adults (conducted online by The Harris Poll), Americans have some distinct opinions about their Thanksgiving favorites. While the data shows that turkey reigns supreme, with 68 percent of respondents saying they plan to purchase a large or average-sized bird, the intel around Thanksgiving side dishes was a bit more enlightening. For starters, there are clear favorites, including cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. On the other hand, some of the least popular Turkey Day dishes include candied yams and green bean casserole. And as you may have guessed, there’s an entire chunk of data devoted entirely to pie. Not only does the report include a list of America’s favorite Thanksgiving pies, but it also includes info on which states are most likely to bake a homemade pie, and which are more inclined to buy a pre-made treat. It seems that eastern states prefer homemade pies, while their counterparts farther west tend to purchase pies that have already been made. The list includes many of the usual suspects, but sweet potato pie and a handful of other seasonal choices didn’t manage to make the cut. Curious to know if your go-to Thanksgiving pie is one of America’s favorites? Keep reading to find out which Thanksgiving pies Americans can’t live without! There certainly are pumpkin naysayers, but it’s easy to see why this pie came out on top: It’s apropos given the time of year, and it goes great with turkey, stuffing, and all of the other fixings. Pumpkin pie also looks great on a Thanksgiving table, and, if done right, tastes pretty darn delicious. If you’re in the mood to make your own pumpkin pie, consider upgrading this Thanksgiving favorite using some festive ideas. Demand for this pie shot up an impressive 249% in 2021, but one could argue that Americans are always down for a slice of apple pie. Luckily, that makes these fruit-filled pies quite easy to find at your local grocery store or bakery. However, if you’d rather whip up an apple pie of your own, be sure to take a peek at famed chef Thomas Keller’s apple pie secrets.
