INGREDIENTS: Filling 3⁄ 4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1⁄ 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh cherries (sour cherries are best) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Biscuit topping 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄ 2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons shortening...Read More

These old fashioned hand pies are perfect for summer picnics. Make a double batch — they will go quickly! INGREDIENTS: Filling: 8 ounces dried apricots 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup salted butter, chilled and cut into cubes 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups fresh blueberries, at room temperature 1 1/2...Read More