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Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Pies & Tarts

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This article has the best Thanksgiving & Christmas low FODMAP Pies & Tarts, all in one convenient spot, including foolproof crusts. The winter holidays are times that we do like to indulge, and desserts are part of that picture. Pies and tarts are traditional holiday desserts, so we thought an article focusing on these beloved classics was due.

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For a general take on desserts, make sure to see our Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts Roundup of more than 50 to choose from, and our Low FODMAP Christmas Cookies article, for all our cookie fans.

It All Starts With Crust!

We have several pie crusts for you, each with it’s own purpose, from a classic, flaky double-crusted low FODMAP pie crust recipe, to tart crusts, crumb crusts, and more.

The Classic All-Butter Low FODMAP Pie Crust

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But for many people, the classic all-butter two crust pie crust recipe is what we think of when we hear the words “pie crust”, so we have created an article just for you lovers of this version. Please make sure to check out Pie Crust 101: Making The Perfect Low FODMAP Pie.

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It takes you through the foolproof all-butter low FODMAP pie crust recipe step-by-step, ensuring perfect results, and of course you can use Half of our basic recipe for single crusted pies. And here is the recipe itself, which you can tailor for sweet or savory pies.

Low FODMAP Cream Cheese Pie Crust

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Our Low FODMAP Cream Cheese Pie Crust is extra rich, and very easy to work with. You will want to check out this recipe as well.

Low FODMAP Tart & Crostata Crust

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For tarts and crostatas, which stand on their own and do not have a pie plate to support them, the crust formula is slightly different. Of course we have a recipe for you as well, and just like our basic piecrust, it is also gluten-free. Click on over to our Low FODMAP Tart & Crostata Crust.

Low FODMAP Pat-In Shortbread Crust

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Low FODMAP, gluten-free shortbread cookies make a marvelous tart crust, shown here in a tart ring. Check out the recipe.

Low FODMAP Graham Cracker Crumb Crust

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When it comes to crumb crusts, graham cracker crust is often the first one that we think of. It is possible to make it low FODMAP! We are partial to Nairn’s brand, which you might have to order ahead. Here is our recipe.

Low FODMAP Cereal Crumb Crust

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Pat-in crumb crusts can be made with nuts, and even cereals! Cornflakes are low FODMAP and make a fantastic crust.

Which Pie or Tart what Will You Make First?

Here are just some of our holiday pie and tart recipes:

Low FODMAP Classic Pumpkin Pie

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Our classic pumpkin pie is like the one of your childhood and dreams. No one will know this is a “diet” pumpkin pie! Get the recipe.

FODMAP IT!™ Chocolate Pecan Pie with Whiskey

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Pecan pies are sweet by nature, but in this recipe the sweetness is tempered by extra-bittersweet chocolate and a shot of whiskey incorporated into the pecan filling. Get the recipe.

Lactose-Free Low FODMAP Cheesecake Pie 

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Lactose-free cream cheese is the star in this cheesecake pie. We chose a red and green color scheme but it is delicious as is, or use other low FODMAP fruit. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

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Many chocolate peanut butter pies are based on cream cheese, but ours is more of a peanut butter custard. It is rich, creamy and be prepared to be asked for the recipe. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Maple Pumpkin Pie with Fresh Lemon & Ginger

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This version of pumpkin pie is lightly sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with fresh lemon zest and freshly grated ginger, which provide a bit of zing. If you love pumpkin pie and have been looking for something a bit different, this is it! Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Cranberry Curd Tart

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Our Low FODMAP Cranberry Curd Tart features a crisp, buttery tart crust made with ground blanched almonds, a tart/sweet cranberry curd filling which is accented with orange, and a toasted meringue topping. If you make one tart during the cooler months, we highly recommend this one! It is gorgeous – and really quite delicious, with contrasting textures as well. Get the recipe.

Browned Butter Salted Caramel Pecan Pie in a Chocolate Flecked Pastry Crust

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Whew! Yes the title is a mouthful – and so is this pie. I kept struggling to remove some words from the title but Browned Butter Salted Caramel Pecan Pie in a Chocolate Flecked Pastry Crust explains every single awesome component. And it’s gluten-free! Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Chocolate Caramel Tart

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Our Low FODMAP Chocolate Caramel Tart features a not-too-sweet chocolate crust made with black cocoa. The filling is like a very rich pudding if it had married ganache. The sauce is our Salted Caramel Sauce dyed blood red, for a festive, “bloody” Halloween or colorful Christmas feel. You can, of course, make the it without the dye. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Chicken Pot Pie

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We love savory pies and this chicken pot pie is probably our favorite. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Cranberry Snowdrift Pie

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This recipe is a bit unusual. It features a sweet tart cranberry filling and is crowned with toasted meringue, no drift! And you get to haul out your propane torch. Get the recipe.

Lemon Tart in a Gluten-Free Shortbread Crust

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How can you resist a lemon tart? Never had one? You are in for a treat. The super satiny-smooth, citrusy Lemon Curd filling is rich with eggs and butter and contrasts so beautifully with the crumbly shortbread crust. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

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We have even more pumpkin pie recipes then we have mentioned on this page, but this is the lightest one. This low FODMAP Pumpkin Chiffon pie is a nice addition to any other pies you have on your holiday table. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Salted Caramel Apple Pecan Pie

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We hope the title of this recipe entices, because it’s certainly gets our mouth watering! Salted caramel is combined with low FODMAP amounts of apple and pecan for a unique pie that your guests will be clamoring for. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Cinnamon Pecan Truffle Ganache Tart

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The idea for this tart came from a truffle candy I love to make with cinnamon in the truffle ganache center and the exterior sprinkled with crushed, toasted pecans. This Low FODMAP Cinnamon Pecan Truffle Ganache Tart features ground pecans and cinnamon in the graham cracker crust and the rich, smooth and creamy chocolate ganache filling is spiked with a bit of espresso. Get the recipe.

FODMAP IT!™ Fresh Grape Tart with Brown Sugar & Sour Cream Custard

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My best friend Juanita said this was one of her very favorite desserts that I had ever made, which frankly surprised me. I like grapes – but they aren’t the fruit you usually think of when you envision a truly elegant, sensual tart. This one is a sleeper! And easy to make. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Banana Cream

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Diner food at its best, Banana cream pie is a favorite for many, and our low FODMAP version tastes just like the classic. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP “Key” Lime Pie

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“Key” as easy to find and lesser expensive Persian limes are used for the filling of this tangy pie. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Pumpkin Swirl Brownie Pie

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I almost did not include this because it is not what you think of when you think of pie, but it is baked in a pie plate! It is brownie and creamy pumpkin all rolled into one. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Black Bottom Pie

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OK, the real name of this recipe is Low FODMAP Black Bottom Pie with Espresso Whipped Cream in  a Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust! WOW! And yes, it tastes even better than that description. It starts with Enjoy Life Chocolate Chip Crunchy Cookies, ground up to make a simple pat-in crust. Next is an easy, cornstarch and egg-yolk thickened stovetop chocolate pudding and it is crowned with whipped cream flavored with instant espresso powder. It is creamy. It is crunchy. IT IS HEAVENLY! If you cannot find the cookies, you can substitute any low FODMAP, gluten-free crunchy chocolate chip cookie, such as Tate’s. Get the recipe.

Low FODMAP Thanksgiving Leftover Pie

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This Thanksgiving Leftover Pie is one of our most creative recipes and a perfect and artful way to use up what you have left the day after a big holiday meal. Get the recipe.

Thanksgiving Holiday Recipes That Won’t Make You Bloat

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These are our very best Thanksgiving & Christmas Tummy Friendly Main Dishes, from turkey to hamroast beef to something a little different like duck, or a simple roast chicken. And we have vegetarian and vegan options, along with some hearty pastas for those that like those additions on the table. Read: Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Main Dishes

Holiday Appetizers For Everyone! Even For Delicate Digestions!

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Appetizers! Perhaps not an everyday thing, but around the holidays we love to have a spread of little nibbles. These are our very best Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP & Gluten Free Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres from simple, to sublime, easy to elegant. You will find what you are looking for whether you need a dish to take to a party, something for a buffet, or a plated appetizer.

Read: Low FODMAP & Gluten Free Holiday Appetizers

Thanksgiving & Christmas Drinks: Cocktails, Mocktails & More For Even The Most Sensitive Of Stomachs

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These are our favorite Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Drinks, from spirited cocktails, to no-alcohol mocktails, eggnogs, mulled wine, punches, mimosas, spritzers, champagne drinks, hot cocoa, hot chocolate and more. Read: Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Drinks: Cocktails, Mocktails & More

Thanksgiving & Christmas Tummy Friendly Low FODMAP Side Dishes

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Whether it’s the Thanksgiving table or Christmas dinner, you all told us that the side dishes were the most perplexing when it came to preparing something delicious and staying on the low FODMAP diet. 

We have dozens and dozens of low FODMAP Thanksgiving and Christmas side dishes for you from green vegetables to stuffingsroot vegetables to cranberry saucesleafy salads to grains – we’ve got it all to add flavor and variety to your holiday meal. We want FODMAP Everyday® to be your first and one-stop for low-FODMAP recipes. Read Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Side Dishes.

Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts to Enjoy While Keeping Your Bloat at Bay

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When gearing up for Thanksgiving or Christmas, we might first think of turkey or ham, but our thoughts go to pies and desserts pretty quickly! We have over 50 Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts for you. We will help you keep IBS symptoms at bay and still enjoy your holiday season. Click for Thanksgiving & Christmas Low FODMAP Desserts.

Low FODMAP & Gluten-Free Tummy Friendly Christmas Cookies

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Looking for the best low FODMAP gluten-free Christmas cookies and bar recipes? Whether you are celebrating Christmas or any other winter holiday, we have 60+ low FODMAP gluten-free cookies, brownies and bars for you – and they are easy on your digestion. Click for Low FODMAP & Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies.

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