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

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

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups rhubarb, chopped 1 cup Mora Family Farm raspberries 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1 small package strawberry Jell-O 1 unbaked pastry shell, plus pastry for lattice top METHOD: In a large mixing bowl, combine rhubarb, raspberries, eggs, cornstarch, sugar, and Jell-O. Pour mixture into a 9-inch pastry pie...Read More

These old fashioned hand pies are perfect for summer picnics. Make a double batch — they will go quickly! INGREDIENTS: Filling: 8 ounces dried apricots 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar 8-10 large apples* 3/4 cups white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cups brown sugar METHOD: Crust To make the crust, mix 3 cups flour, shortening, and salt together in...Read More

This dessert is very simple and quick to make and keeps in the freezer for over a week – it’s a great dessert to make ahead for a dinner party. INGREDIENTS: Crust 16 whole graham crackers 1/4 cup sugar 6 tablespoons melted butter Filling 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon...Read More