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The Best Mail-Order Pies in America, Ranked

Bloomberg ordered pies from across the country and rigorously taste-tested them.

Thanksgiving is unquestionably America’s greatest food holiday. Yet much of the meal invites controversy. Not everyone is a fan of roasted turkey. Stuffing ingredients are contentious. The debate over the proper potato to mash—regular or sweet—will outlive us all.

Less controversial is the question of pie. We may quibble over the specifics—fruit vs. custard, or whether pecan should be accompanied by chocolate—but there’s generally more of a willingness to come together over a truly spectacular dessert.