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 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 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

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