# Miniature Thanksgiving Pies These Tiny Fruit Pies are an Excellent Way to End a Holiday Meal By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pies References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/122513-mini-cranberry-and-blueberry-pie-is-the-update-your-favorite-thanksgiving-dessert-needs) & [publiclivessecretrecipes](http://publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2015/11/mini-cranberry-blueberry-pies.html) The 'Public Lives, Secret Recipes' blog recently published a recipe for making [miniature fruit pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/members-mark-assorted-mini-pies). With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people are looking forward to devouring a slice of delicious pumpkin pie. However, the popularity of pumpkin pie likely means that more than one person will show up to Thanksgiving dinner with the same dessert. This recipe provides a delicious way to prevent your host from ending up with one too many pumpkin pies. Instead of pumpkin, this recipe involves filling a [sweet pie crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonne-maman-pie-fillings) with [blueberries and cranberry sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonne-maman-pie-filling). The combination of two tart fruits cuts the sweetness of the pie and helps to balance the buttery pastry crust. The addition of cranberries also ensures that the dish pairs well with other Thanksgiving dishes. The end result is a batch of tiny fruit pies that provide an unexpected way to finish off a Thanksgiving feast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Fruit Pies:** Creating miniature versions of popular desserts offers a unique and unexpected twist that can delight consumers. - **Combining Fruits in Pastry:** Experimenting with different fruit combinations in pastry allows for the creation of innovative and flavorful desserts. - **Alternative Thanksgiving Desserts:** Providing alternative dessert options for Thanksgiving meals can cater to diverse tastes and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore the trend of offering miniature fruit pies to attract customers looking for unique and personalized desserts. - **Food Blogging:** Food bloggers can experiment with and share recipes for creative pastries that incorporate different fruit flavors. - **Catering:** Catering services can offer alternative Thanksgiving dessert options, such as miniature fruit pies, to cater to clients' diverse preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bite-Sized Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-pie.md) - [Pint-Sized Pecan Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-pecan-pies.md) - [Mini Pie-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pie-doughnuts.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-friendsgiving-series.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Pie-Inspired Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-pies-doughnut-collection.md) - [Hand-Crafted Thanksgiving Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-preorder-program.md) - [Crumbly Apple Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble-pie.md) - [Miniature Baking Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-classic-mini-hand-pie-molds.md)