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.Read More
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.Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
A beloved vintage dessert from the 1950s, this Lemon Ice Box Pie is the epitome of simple desserts. Bright, tangy lemon custard in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with softly whipped cream — it’s a refreshing make-ahead treat that keeps beautifully in the freezer for up to a week. Perfect for summer dinners,...Read More
Catherine’s Ultimate Apple Pie is a true blue-ribbon classic—flaky, buttery crust, perfectly spiced apples, and all the cozy flavor of fall in every bite. Shared by Catherine Barr of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets, this award-winning recipe features fresh, locally grown apples from Prevedelli Farms. A beloved farmers’ market favorite, it’s the perfect pie...Read More
These Old-Fashioned Apricot Hand Pies are the very definition of homespun comfort — crisp, flaky pastry wrapped around a golden, jammy fruit filling. Made with dried apricots simmered in sugar and butter until rich and fragrant, they’re perfect for summer picnics, bake sales, or afternoon tea. Easy to pack, easy to share, and impossible to...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
This treasured Shelly Family Rhubarb Pie comes from the family of Catherine Barr, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets. Passed down through generations, it’s a recipe that captures the warmth and nostalgia of home baking — a perfect balance of tart, juicy rhubarb wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust. The filling is...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
