This German Apple Cream Pie with Streusel is the perfect blend of crisp apples, creamy filling, and buttery crumble topping. A tender cinnamon-scented crust holds layers of tart McIntosh apples nestled in a rich sour cream custard, all crowned with a crunchy walnut streusel. Warm, comforting, and delicious for any occasion, this pie captures the...Read More

This classic apple streusel pie combines the comforting flavors of tart apples, currants, warm spices, and a buttery crumble topping in one irresistible dessert. Layers of tender, spiced apples bake beneath a golden brown streusel, while a delicate lemon glaze adds a bright finishing touch. The mix of textures — flaky crust, soft fruit, and...Read More

This exquisite tart celebrates the fleeting beauty of fresh figs — their honeyed sweetness and velvety texture perfectly complemented by a buttery almond scented crust and delicate cream filling. The hint of almond and vanilla in both crust and custard deepens the flavor, while the figs bake into soft, jewel-toned perfection. Finished with a light...Read More

Delicate, golden puffs filled with rich vanilla pastry cream and sweet cherries — this elegant dessert is a true labor of love. Each component, from the crisp pastry shells to the silky custard and buttery tart dough topping, comes together in perfect harmony. The result is a showstopping treat that’s light, luscious, and irresistibly nostalgic....Read More

When Elsie Bozzo married the love of her life, Emil Rossi, they began farming orchards of walnuts, prunes, and apricots in Hollister, California — the beginning of B&R Farms. Looking at the bounty of her harvests, Elsie wondered, “What’s a girl supposed to do with all these?” Although she didn’t have a recipe to follow,...Read More

This Rustic Plum Galette is a simple yet elegant dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe fruit. Juicy plums (or pluots) are baked in a golden, free-form pastry crust with a touch of preserves and vanilla for depth. The result is a jammy, jewel-toned filling framed by crisp, pleated edges. Best of all, this...Read More

Old-Fashioned Hand Pies are a Southern classic—crispy, golden half-moons filled with tender fruit and fried to perfection in a cast-iron skillet. Traditionally made with dried peaches, apricots, or apples, these nostalgic little pies were once a lunchbox staple and a special treat from grandmother’s kitchen. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar while still warm,...Read More

This Sour Cream Apple Pie with Walnut Streusel is a creamy, crunchy twist on the classic apple pie. The filling combines tart Granny Smith apples with a smooth, custard-like sour cream base, while the walnut streusel topping adds a sweet, nutty crunch. The result is a pie that’s comforting yet elegant—perfect for autumn gatherings, holiday...Read More

This award-winning apple pie, baked by Eileen Poppleton, took first place at the 2010 Annual Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. Beloved for its rich caramel-like filling, buttery crust, and tender Granny Smith apples, this recipe combines tradition and indulgence. The trick is pouring a buttery...Read More

Dutch Apple Pie is a cozy, rustic dessert beloved for its spiced apple filling and buttery streusel topping. Unlike the traditional double-crust version, this pie pairs a flaky bottom crust with a crunchy oat streusel, offering a satisfying contrast of textures. This award-winning version—baked by April Kofler, who won second place at the 2010 Annual...Read More