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Swedish Apple Pie

This easy Swedish Apple Pie skips the traditional crust and uses a buttery batter that bakes into a crisp, golden topping. Mixed apples create deeper flavor and texture, making this a perfect dessert for fall gatherings, potlucks, or effortless weeknight baking.

Basic Pie Crust

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This easy homemade pie crust blends shortening and butter for a dough that’s flaky, flavorful, and incredibly reliable. Ideal for sweet and savory pies alike.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend

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This easy homemade pumpkin pie spice blend mixes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves—perfect for baking, roasting, and seasonal drinks.

Lard Pie Crust

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This Lard Pie Crust, adapted from Rose Levy Beranbaum, produces an exceptionally tender, flaky, and crisp pastry perfect for savory pies and long-baking recipes.

Cream Cheese Pie Crust

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This Cream Cheese Pie Crust blends cream cheese, butter, and flour into a tender, flavorful dough ideal for savory pies, pot pies, and rustic tarts.

Dutch Apple Pie

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This Dutch Apple Pie features a flaky crust, tender spiced apples, and a buttery crumb topping baked to golden perfection. Easy to make and irresistibly comforting, it’s the ultimate fall dessert for apple lovers. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic finish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy...

Classic Pecan Pie

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This Classic Pecan Pie is a timeless holiday favorite, made with the original Karo syrup recipe that started it all. A buttery, flaky crust holds a rich, glossy filling loaded with toasted pecans for the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Simple, nostalgic, and irresistibly good, it’s the ultimate dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any...

Sarah’s Pumpkin Pie

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Sarah’s Pumpkin Pie is a farmers’ market take on the beloved Thanksgiving classic, featuring fresh ginger, warm spices, and a hint of dark rum for depth. Silky, custardy, and perfectly spiced, it’s made with real pumpkin for unbeatable flavor and bakes into two gorgeous 9-inch pies. A true holiday essential—simple, nostalgic, and irresistibly delicious.

Raisin Pear Pie

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This classic Raisin Pear Pie is a nostalgic farmhouse favorite, filled with plump raisins, juicy pears, and a touch of citrus for brightness. Baked in a flaky crust until golden and bubbling, it’s the perfect dessert for fall gatherings or cozy weeknights. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an old-fashioned treat...

Flourless Double Chocolate Raspberry Torte

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This Flourless Double Chocolate Raspberry Torte is a decadent, plant-based dessert that’s rich, smooth, and utterly irresistible. Made with dark chocolate, silken tofu, and almonds, it delivers a velvety texture without flour or dairy. Fresh raspberries and a glossy raspberry coulis add brightness and balance, making it the perfect gluten-free, vegan centerpiece for any celebration....