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

Nothing says autumn quite like pumpkin pie. This classic recipe uses fresh pumpkin purée, warm spices, and a silky custard filling for a dessert that’s rich yet balanced. Baking it from scratch—rather than using canned pumpkin—adds a fresher, brighter flavor, and blending the filling ensures a perfectly smooth texture. Serve with a dollop of whipped...Read More

This caramel apple pie layers tender, tart Granny Smith apples with rich caramel, a buttery crumble topping, and a flaky crust. It’s a festive dessert that tastes even better when made a day ahead, making it ideal for holidays and gatherings. The caramels add a decadent twist—cut them with kitchen scissors (or a sharp knife)...Read More

This blackberry pie is a true celebration of summer fruit—and it comes with bragging rights. Winner of second place at our Pie Baking Contest, it’s everything a classic pie should be: a buttery, flaky crust encasing a juicy blackberry filling that’s just sweet enough to let the fruit shine. Whether baked for a holiday gathering,...Read More

This Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart is a show-stopping dessert that’s rich, silky, and completely dairy-free. A smooth blend of dark chocolate, peanut butter, and silken tofu creates a decadent, mousse-like filling, while a crushed Nutter Butter crust adds the perfect salty-sweet crunch. Elegant yet effortless, it’s a dessert that delights everyone—vegan or not—and is...Read More

This Chocolate Silk Pie with Tofu is a rich, velvety, no-bake dessert that’s as indulgent as it is effortless. Silken tofu blends seamlessly with melted chocolate, vanilla, and a splash of liqueur to create a creamy, mousse-like filling—completely dairy-free. Poured into a ready-made crust and chilled until set, it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for dinner...Read More

This Rich Chocolate Walnut Pie is pure indulgence—melding the deep, velvety flavor of chocolate with the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts. Its buttery crust and luscious, gooey filling strike the perfect balance between decadent and comforting. Ideal for holidays or any special occasion, this pie is a guaranteed showstopper for chocolate and nut lovers alike.Read More

This Gluten-Free Pie Crust delivers the perfect balance of tenderness, flavor, and versatility. Made with a wholesome blend of potato starch, tapioca flour, millet flour, and almond meal, it bakes up golden and crisp with a subtle nutty flavor. Ideal for both sweet and savory recipes, this easy-to-roll crust is perfect for fruit pies, custards,...Read More

A French butter crust (or pâte brisée) is the secret to a pie that tastes as good as it looks. Made with plenty of cold butter, this dough bakes up tender, flaky, and full of rich flavor. Unlike some pie doughs, it’s easy to roll out and forgiving to handle, making it ideal for fruit...Read More