Pumpkin pie twists are ridiculously easy and your answer to a simple but delicious dessert that can be whipped up at the last minute for that party — or just to satisfy your own pumpkin spice cravings.

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Do you love pumpkin pie? Obviously. These pumpkin pie twists are easy to make up at the last minute for that Thanksgiving party, or just to satisfy your own sweet cravings on a chilly autumn day.

I like to serve these pumpkin pie strips with a simple cream cheese frosting for a dip, but they are delicious on their own.

I would pair these twists with my decadent and nutrient-dense hot spiced milk drink.

And if you’re looking for more pumpkin recipes, try my beautiful pumpkin spice bundt cake, sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls, or sourdough pumpkin pancakes.

My old-fashioned fresh apple cake is one of my most popular fall recipes. And my blog has a whole Thanksgiving section that is full of seasonal favorites — recipes, crafts, DIYs.

Ingredients

pumpkin puree
maple syrup
brown sugar
pumpkin pie spice (or homemade, see recipe card)
pie crust, phyllo dough, or crescent roll dough
granulated sugar
cinnamon

See the recipe card for quantities.

A Note On The Dough

You can use homemade or store-bought pie dough, phyllo dough, or even a can of crescent roll dough.

Results are delicious regardless and the instructions remain the same.

I prefer phyllo pastry or my homemade pie crust (all butter, or 50/50 leaf lard and butter.)

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

I prefer making my own pumpkin pie spice as the store-bought versions tend to have unnecessary added sugars and other fillers.

They also tend to be stale.

Here is my simple recipe for pumpkin pie spice, just whisk the ingredients and store them in an air-tight container.

This makes way more than the recipe for these pie strips calls for, but that’s the point. Use your new spice blend all fall in baking and in drink recipes like hot spiced milk which easily become pumpkin spice lattes by adding a shot or two of espresso.

Whisk together the following ingredients. This recipe scales up easily.

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves

I also like to add a half teaspoon of cardamon and mace each.

If you want a high-quality store-bought version instead, try: Simply Organic Pumpkin Spice Blend.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl mix pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.

Roll out your dough into two equal rectangles. Spread the pumpkin mixture over the top. Top with the second half of the dough.

A pizza cutter or serrated knife works nicely.

Cut into strips. Twist the strips and pinch closed on both ends.

Brush with melted butter. Mix cinnamon and sugar together, then sprinkle over the twists.

Bake until golden brown. Serve with cream cheese frosting on the side as a dip.

pie twists on baking tray after finishing baking

pumpkin pie twist being dipped into cream cheese frosting

Hint: Make sure you are using canned pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling which is already heavily sweetened and spiced.

Substitutions

gluten-free – use your favorite gluten-free pie crust here instead.

Variations

apple pie filling – use an apple pie filling and make apple pie twists.
any pie filling – any pie filling is going to work so you can even make multiple flavors which would be fun for a party.
savory – add your favorite meat filling for savory pie twists instead of sweet ones.

Equipment

Parchment-lined baking sheet
Small Bowls
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups

Storage

These pumpkin pie twists should be eaten the day they’re made. They do not stand up well to reheating, refrigeration, or freezing.

More Pumpkin Desserts

Also, check out my Thanksgiving section for all of my Thanksgiving desserts, mains, sides, and leftovers recipes as well as autumn crafts and everything else that goes along with the fall season and Thanksgiving holiday.

My smoked whole turkey recipe is another popular Thanksgiving favorite from the blog and so is my old-fashioned fresh apple cake.