As Thanksgiving approaches, we have one thing on the brain, and no, it isn't turkey. It's pie, of course! Because does any holiday celebrate, embrace, and serve up pie the same way as Thanksgiving?

In honor of all the piesobilities, over the next few weeks we'll be offering up a ton of recipes for the big three (pecan, apple, and pumpkin), plus pie baking tips, pie toppings, and more!

First off, pecan pie, and 7 awesome variations. Click through the slideshow or go straight to the recipes below.

Go Straight To The Recipes

• Classic Pecan Pie
• Lee Zalben's Pecan Pie
• Pumpkin-Apple-Pecan Pie
• Bourbon Pumpkin Pie
• Sorghum Pecan Pie
• (Something Not Exactly Like) Derby Pie
• Pecan Pie Bars