Pies have a special place in our hearts during the holidays. They symbolize warmth during the cold winter months, and oftentimes form the basis of many a holiday memory. The smells of nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin wafting through the air instantly make us remember the simpler things in life, like gathering around our dinner tables and sharing laughs with family and friends in between bites of crisp crust and gooey pie filling.

With so many wonderful pie recipes floating around, though, which one do you make? Our test kitchen has compiled a list of five of Paula’s favorite pie recipes to help answer this very question. These are the kind of recipes that don’t need a recipe card in your recipe file, as many of them you’ll learn to bake by heart. If you have trouble choosing which one to make for your holiday feast, don’t worry- we won’t tell if you make them all. Now get baking, y’all!

Paula’s Top Five Holiday Pies
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
Bob’s Peppermint Pie
Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

Have your own favorite pie you make during the holidays? We’d love for you to share it in the comments below!