Gluten-Free Desserts for Thanksgiving

Kana Okada

From decadent pumpkin-ginger cupcakes to refreshing apple pie granita, here are gluten-free desserts that are perfect for Thanksgiving.

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Apple-Raisin Pie with Walnut–Cream Cheese Crust

Kamran Siddiqi

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Any fruit filling will work with this fantastic, gluten-free pie crust.

Thanksgiving Pies and Tarts

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Beet-and-Wine-Infused Poached Pears

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Ludo Lefebvre’s take on the classic French recipe features pears poached in a beet juice–spiked syrup, which gives them a gorgeous magenta color.

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Salted Butterscotch Blondies

Kamran Siddiqi

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Sweet and salty, these delicious treats are chewy but crisp around the edges.

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Spiced Butternut Squash Sorbet

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Serve this easy, festive dessert with vanilla ice cream and gingersnaps.

Terrific Sorbets

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin-Ginger Cupcakes

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These super moist cupcakes are topped with golden caramel sauce.

Thanksgiving Cupcakes

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Walnut Cake with Apricot Preserves

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Walnuts act as the flour in this deliciously light, Hungarian-inspired dessert.

Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts

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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Easy cream cheese frosting tops these delicious cupcakes.

Thanksgiving Cupcakes

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Hazelnut-and-Chocolate Meringue Cake

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This incredible dessert features layers of crisp chocolate-hazelnut meringue and whipped cream.

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Gluten-Free Almond Cake

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Use a high-quality almond paste for this rich, gluten-free cake.

Thanksgiving Desserts

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Amaranth Pudding with Coconut and Raisins

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Naturally gluten-free, this slightly sweet pudding is great for dessert, and for breakfast the next day.

Thanksgiving Desserts

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Apple Pie Granita

Kana Okada

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Emeril Lagasse’s refreshing granita is made with natural–style apple juice, which is high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

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Gluten-Free Desserts for Thanksgiving

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Apple-Raisin Pie with Walnut–Cream Cheese Crust

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