This Buttermilk Pecan Pie is a Southern classic with a presidential pedigree—first served to President Harry Truman aboard the USS Missouri. Its creamy custard filling, made with tangy buttermilk and a layer of crunchy toasted pecans, strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Rich, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying, this pie is perfect for holidays,...Read More

This Sweet Potato Pecan Pie brings together the best of two Southern classics—creamy, spiced sweet potato filling and a crisp, caramelized pecan topping. With its buttery crust and perfectly balanced sweetness, it’s a stunning dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. Comforting, elegant, and irresistibly delicious, this pie is sure to become a new...Read More

This heirloom ground cherry pie is a late-summer favorite in Mennonite kitchens, made with sweet-tart ground cherries (also called husk cherries) tucked beneath a buttery streusel topping. Their golden, citrusy flavor shines when baked into this simple pie, which is perfect for showcasing one of fall’s most unique fruits. You’ll find ground cherries at our...Read More

During the Great Depression and through the rationing years of World War II, home cooks often relied on creativity and resourcefulness to stretch what they had on hand. Fresh apples were not always affordable or available, so thrifty cooks turned to garden vegetables — like zucchini — as clever stand-ins. This zucchini crisp,  also known...Read More

There’s nothing quite like a slice of classic blueberry pie, especially when it’s made with fresh, plump berries from the farmers market. Bursting with sweet-tart flavor and wrapped in a flaky, golden crust, this pie is summer simplicity at its best. No fancy twists or complicated steps—just straightforward goodness that lets the fruit shine. Serve...Read More

There’s something timeless about the pairing of strawberries and rhubarb—the sweetness of the berries balancing the tart bite of the rhubarb in perfect harmony. This homey, old-fashioned pie is the kind of dessert that turns up at family reunions, church picnics, and summer potlucks, where a second slice is always in demand. My grandmother, who...Read More

Which kind of pumpkin is best for baking? Smaller is better – large field pumpkins, which are specially bred for Halloween jack-o-lanterns, are generally too tough and stringy for baking. Choose “pie” or "sugar" pumpkins or other flavorful varieties, such as Sugar Baby. Small and sweet, with dark orange-colored flesh, they're perfect for pies, muffins,...Read More