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Photo:
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Fruit pies highlight the best of every season; from tart and sweet cherry pies in summer to spicy and warm
apple pies
in fall, there is always a fruit pie recipe that will make the most of seasonal produce. Whether you’re up for a labor-of-love dessert or just want a quick treat, there’s a pie in our recipe box that’s just right for you, especially if you’ve just come home from the
farmers’ market
. We’ve rounded up a variety of fruit pie recipes including easy skillet pies, shareable
slab pies
, and intricate lattice pies to inspire your next baking venture.
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Blueberry Pie
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FRED HARDY, FOOD STYLIST: MARGARET MONROE DICKEY, PROP STYLIST: CALEB CLARKE
Blueberry pies are among the most beautiful desserts—with a vivid purple hue and sweetly tart flavor, this recipe perfects the coveted summer treat. This pie features a bite of freshness from added herbs and honey along with a zingy lemon zest to make it stand out.
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Easy Skillet Apple Pie
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Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
While traditional apple pies are a favorite all over the country, this skillet apple pie packs all the delicious flavors of the original without the hassle. With a layer of brown sugar caramel on the bottom of the pan, this pie is a simple yet impactful twist on the classic.
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Strawberry Pie
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This beautiful strawberry pie makes the best use of fresh strawberries by really highlighting their naturally sweet taste. Serve each slice will a little ice cream or whipped cream.
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Pear Pie
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Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
With textures and flavors similar to an apple pie, this pear pie is an unexpected twist on the classic. Spiced to perfection and baked in a flaky crust with brown sugar crumbles, this pie will be a welcome surprise on the holiday dessert table.
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Banana Pudding Pie
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Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
It’s hard to go wrong with a classic banana pudding, but this banana pudding pie is a terrific spin on the Southern-favorite dessert. With a browned butter-vanilla wafer crust, silky banana custard, and vanilla bean whipped cream, this may become your new go-to recipe.
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Granny Smith Apple Pie
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Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns
This cozy apple pie may look traditional, but it has a surprising secret ingredient: roasted Granny Smith apples. Cooking the apples in the oven beforehand makes the filling tender and gives the fruit a deep, caramelized flavor for a game-changing spin on the classic.
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Grape Pie
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Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Go retro with this juicy and rich grape pie. It’s sweet with a bit of tartness, and the filling turns jammy while baking to make for a comforting treat.
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Junkberry Pie
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Molly Bolton
Inspired by the famed Junkberry Pie from Royer’s Pie Haven in Round Top, Texas, this pie uses six different fruits and can be easily customized to fit your desired flavor. Loaded with freshness from the fruits and silkiness from a sour cream topping, this pie is perfect any time of year.
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Persimmon Pie With Pecan Streusel
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Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
If you’re looking to switch it up from a pumpkin or sweet potato pie this holiday season, meet this luscious
persimmon
pie. With a similar flavor profile to a pumpkin pie with a fruity twist, this dessert is sure to wow your dinner guests.
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Blackberry Pie
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Fresh blackberries take the spotlight in this bright and spicy pie. Baked in a fabulously flaky crust with hints of lemon and cinnamon, this pie is as delicious as it is beautiful.
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Peach-Blueberry Pie
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Combine fresh juicy peaches and blueberries to make this rich pie. With pops of lemon and cinnamon in the filling, this pie is literally bursting with flavor to enjoy this summer.
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Apple Cider Vinegar Pie
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist Christine Keely
While vinegar pies may sound daunting, this apple cider vinegar pie is bursting with tang and sweetness. The vinegar, which is used instead of lemon juice, helps create a creamy filling and the sautéed apples add a warmth that makes for a satisfying bite.
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Fig Pie
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Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer
Make the most of fig season with this custardy fig pie. With bright flavors from fresh figs, ginger, and lemon juice, you’ll end up with a delectably warm pie that’s sure to impress.
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Cherry Pie
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist Christina Daley
Nothing says « all-American summer » quite like a mouthwatering cherry pie. This recipe keeps it classic and lets fresh cherries hold the spotlight, though a dollop of vanilla ice cream would be a perfect complement to this treat.
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Easy Peach Pie
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While we are partial to fresh peaches in this recipe, when they’re not in season, you can easily swap them out for frozen sliced peaches. You’ll just need to thaw them completely before using them in this recipe.
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Stone Fruit Lattice Slab Pie
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Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen
Save your favorite
stone fruits
for this simple yet satisfying slab pie. Made with fresh cherries, peaches, and nectarines, this recipe will give you a delicious and shareable treat with only 10 minutes of active time and an impressive lattice design.
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Sour Cream Apple Pie
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Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Sent in by reader Beverly Thompson, this pie comes straight from her late mother’s recipe box and is comfort in a dish. The cup of sour cream adds a fabulous richness and the streusel topping is the perfect crunchy finish.
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Mixed Stone Fruit Pie
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Alison Miksch
Pick your favorite stone fruits of the season for this tasty mixed stone fruit pie. Complete with a homemade graham cracker crust, this is the refreshing treat you’ve been waiting for.
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Cranberry Apple Pie
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Add a hint of tartness to a traditional apple pie with this cranberry apple pie. Tangy, juicy cranberries complement the sweetness of the apples delightfully without making the perfect fall treat.
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Peach Chiffon Pie
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This recipe dates back to July 1989 submitted by Mrs. Clifford B. Smith and has continued to be a favorite among readers. This sweet peach chiffon pie is a fluffy delight with an added crunch from pecans and saltine cracker crumbs.
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Watermelon Pie
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
The ultimate retro summer dessert, this watermelon pie has all the flavors of summer packed into one fluffy bite. Made with fresh watermelon and a cookie crust, this surprising treat will delight all season.
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Peach Custard Pie
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Use up your firm-ripe peaches in this silky peach custard pie. The soft custard filling complements the firm peach slices for a delightful texture and the perfect make-ahead dessert.
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Classic Pumpkin Pie
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Believe it or not,
pumpkin is considered a fruit
, so we’ve decided to put this classic pumpkin pie recipe on the list. For a homemade touch, skip the can and make your own
pumpkin puree
.
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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
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ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: MISSIE NEVILLE CRAWFORD; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX
Apple pie is a crowd-pleaser for a reason and this classic recipe will taste just like Grandma’s famous one. We recommend using Granny Smith apples for the best texture.