Map Shows Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie in Every State [Video]

With Thanksgiving around the corner, families across the U.S. are preparing to gather and celebrate with classic holiday dishes—and for many, dessert is the main event.

But although pumpkin pie is often seen as the quintessential Thanksgiving treat, it doesn’t top the list in every state.

A survey by GE Appliances of more than 1,500 people across all 48 states of the contiguous U.S. has found each states’ favorite flavor of Thanksgiving pie.

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The findings revealed a range of tastes, from classic pumpkin to pecan, and highlighted a few surprises.

Newsweek has compiled the findings into a map, so you can find out what the most popular Thanksgiving pie is in your state.

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