There’s nothing quite like a homemade summer pie fresh from the oven. Filled with juicy peaches, sun-ripened berries, cherries, plums, or figs from the farmers’ market, it’s one of the simplest—and most satisfying—desserts of the season. Yet even experienced bakers occasionally run into trouble. A runny filling, a soggy crust, or over-browned edges can turn...Read More

It was impossible to decide whether to buy nectarines or peaches at the Farmers Market several weeks ago, as both were so incredibly sweet, juicy, and flavorful. So I bought some of each, and made a fabulous pie with them! Nectarines have a little more natural acidity than peaches, whereas ripe peaches are full-on sweet....Read More