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Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
For my mother’s birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake. Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma, the berries were absolutely perfect. It was a memorable occasion for the whole family. āJosh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama
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Peach Crumble Pie
A delightful summertime pie, this dessert is overflowing with fresh peach flavor. Each sweet slice is packed with old-fashioned appeal. The streusel topping makes this peach crumble pie a little different than the ordinary and adds homemade flair. āSally Holbrook, Pasadena, California
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Maine Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping
I make this delicious fruit pie with small Maine berries, but you can use any variety you like. The shortbread topping adds a sweet crunch. ā Jessie Grearson, Falmouth, Maine
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Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie
My husbandās grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didnāt always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie recipe. I added one of my favorite crusts and a never-fail meringue. āElaine Sampson, Colesburg, Iowa
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Cheese Huckleberry Pie
This huckleberry pie has a cookielike press-in crust, a fluffy cream filling and a layer of luscious huckleberries on top. I think it really shows off the lovely dark glossy berries. āDianne Doede, Trout Lake, Washington
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Peach, Green Chile and Cheddar Pie
After tasting a fantastic green chile apple pie in a local restaurant, I knew I would have to try it with peaches. The result was fantastic! The combination of flavors in this unusual pie tells you what every New Mexican knows: Green chile goes well with everything! āRd Stendel-Freels, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Berry Pistachio Pie
My grandmother used to make this pie when I was a small child. A Brooklyn woman gave her the recipe, but my grandmother could never remember the womanās name or the name of the pie, comically dubbing it Lady from Brooklynās Pie. Feel free to use any flavored gelatin, or try walnuts or pecans instead of pistachios. I use a store-bought graham cracker crust, but you can also use a chocolate graham cracker crust. āJudy DeGrottole, New York, New York
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Plum & Hazelnut Pie
My mom taught me about Italian prune plums and pie. Sprinkling the crust with ground hazelnuts gives it a luscious flavor and also keeps it from getting soggy. āTrisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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Blueberry, Basil and Goat Cheese Pie
For a good friend moving to L.A., I made a blueberry goat cheese pie. Bake one, share it and start a precious memory. āAshley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Cherry Pear Pie
Two of my family's favorite fruits appear in this splendid pie with a nutty streusel topping. I like to serve slices with cherry-vanilla frozen yogurt.āTrisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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Banana Fudge Pie
This dessert, which is like a banana sundae, is both light and good. I make it often. āMyra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
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Honey Lemon Meringue Pie
My husband especially enjoys this lemon meringue pie recipe with condensed milk. His mother made a similar treat for him when he was a child, but it was rewarding for me to create a recipe of my own that he loves so much! āPortia Gorman, Los Angeles, California
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Key Lime Cream Pie
I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshingāperfect for any summer potluck or get-together. Wherever I take this pie, it quickly disappears, and everyone asks for the recipe. āShirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their diets. Our whole family enjoys it. āKim Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois
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The Best Apple Pie
Boost your apple pie with a buttery crust, pre-cooked apples and an incredible filling with cider, cinnamon and lemon juice. āNick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Cape Cod Blueberry Pie
We Northeasterners have been baking this pie since the 18th century. Settlers wouldāve used little wild blueberries and topped it with cream. I do, too. āNancy O'Connell, Biddeford, Maine
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Pear Gruyere Pie
I love cheese and fruit, so this pie is a natural pairing for me. Sweet and spicy wine-poached pears and a flaky, buttery cheese crust make for a winning dessert youāll want to make again and again. If youāre serving this for Thanksgiving, bake leaf-shaped pie pastry on top for a festive look. āAlexandra Penfold, Brooklyn, New York
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Blackberry Apple Pie
My mother made this pie so often, she could do it with her eyes closed! We picked the berries ourselves, and the apples came from the trees in our orchard. I can still taste the delicious combination of fruits encased in Mother's flaky pie crust. āFran Stanfield, Wilmington , Ohio
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Cherry Hand Pies
There's nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast when I sell them at my pie bakery! āAllison Cebulla, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Creamy Apple Crumb Pie
I revised this classic apple pie recipe from a church cookbook. I knew it was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for a copy. Linda Pawelski, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Berry-Apple-Rhubarb Pie
I make this family favorite every year for a gathering at my sister's, where the recipe is known as "Uncle Mike's pie." I use only fresh berries, apples and rhubarb that I grow myself. āMichael Powers, New Baltimore, Virginia
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Sour Cream Apple Pie
A cool, creamy version of the original, this delicious dessert is the perfect finish to a satisfying summer meal. Its crumbly topping and smooth apple filling are crowd-pleasers! Be prepared to serve seconds. āSharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
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Homemade Pear Pie
I entered this pie in a local baking contest and ended up winning! Bartlett pears hold up well when baked, adding a nice layer of texture. āDarlene Jacobson, Waterford, Wisconsin
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Cast-Iron Cherry-Berry Peach Pie
I had an overabundant supply of cherries one year, so I adapted several recipes to use them up. I knew this one was a keeper when I received phone calls from my mother and grandmother complimenting me on this pie. āAmy Hartke, Elgin, Illinois
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Apple Pie
I remember coming home sullen one day because we'd lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested that maybe a slice of hot apple pie would make me feel better. She was right. āMaggie Greene, Granite Falls, Washington
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Pineapple Pie with Coconut Cream
Youāll find pineapples and coconuts everywhere in the South Pacific, so we play them up in this creamy cool pineapple pie, dolloped with coconut cream. Divine! āKaren Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii
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Creamy Lime Pie with Fresh Berries
I combined the tangy tastes of lime and cilantro with cream cheese for this unusual berry pie that showcases seasonal fruit. The ginger cookies add zip to the crust. āAnneliese Barz, Fort Mill, South Carolina
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Winnie's Mini Rhubarb & Strawberry Pies
Every spring, we had strawberries and rhubarb on our farm outside Seattle. These fruity hand pies remind me of those times and of Grandma Winnieās baking. āShawn Carleton, San Diego, California
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Blueberry Dream Pie
This showstopping pie can be decorated to fit any season. I like to make hearts for Valentine's Day, flowers for spring, stars for Independence Day and even leaves for fall. Have fun with it! āKerry Nakayama, New York, New York
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Juicy Cherry Pie
Cherry season is in the heart of summer. For this pie, choose fresh tart cherries that are bright in color, shiny and plump. They also should feel relatively firm when pressed lightly. āKaren Berner, New Canaan, Connecticut
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Banana-Pineapple Cream Pies
My mother gave me this simple and delicious recipe years ago. The recipe makes two pies, so it's perfect for a potluck. I've never met anyone who didn't like it! āRobyn Appenzeller, Portsmouth, Virginia
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Gingersnap Crumb Pear Pie
This basic recipe was one my grandmother used for making crumble pies from fresh fruit. She simply substituted oats, gingersnaps or vanilla wafers depending on the fruit. Pear was always my favorite, and I added the ginger and caramel to give it a new twist. āFay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
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Raspberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie
Slab pie is a pastry baked in a jelly-roll pan and cut into slabs like a bar cookieāor a pie bar, if you will. My grandfather was a professional baker and served pieces of slab pie to his customers back in the day. Here is my spin, featuring rhubarb and gorgeous red raspberries. āJeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Lemon Supreme Pie
A friend and I often visit a local restaurant for pie and coffee. When they stopped carrying our favorite lemon supreme pie, I got busy in the kitchen and created this version, which we think tastes even better! The combination of the cream cheese and tart lemon is wonderful. āJana Beckman, Wamego, Kansas
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Berry Cream Pie
I found this recipe in a very old cookbook and made it for a family gathering. The pie was gone in no time. It's a perfect summertime treat.
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Creamy Chocolate-Banana Pie
You can make almost any dessert more awesome with chocolate. In this cream pie, fresh banana and chocolate make a truly irresistible combo. āDiane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
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Marshmallow-Almond Key Lime Pie
Summer is peak season for Key limesāa must for this pieās distinctive sweet-tart flavor. Unlike other Key lime pies, mine has a smooth marshmallow layer on top. This makes it stand out as a crowd favorite. āJudy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina
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Golden Peach Pie
Years ago, I entered this pie in the Park County Fair in Livingston. It won a first-place blue ribbon plus a purple ribbon for best all around! Family and friends agree with the judgesāit's a perfectly peachy pie. āShirley Olson, Polson, Montana
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Apricot-Blackberry Pie
Blackberries became my favorite fruit after I harvested them from my grandfatherās yard in Greece. I mix them with apricots to make the pie of my dreams. āSimone Bazos, Baltimore, Maryland
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Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie
You'll love the smell in your kitchenāand the smiles on everybody's facesāwhen you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia, to my granny's table. āJean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona
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Fresh Blackberry Pie
I grew up on a farm, and we always picked fruits in early summer and used them to make desserts. This blackberry pie recipe is a real stunner. āGladys Gibbs, Brush Creek, Tennessee
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Flaky Bumbleberry Pie
When you want to make an impression, make this pie! The recipe produces one of the flakiest crusts ever, and the combination of rhubarb and different berries in the filling is delicious. āSuzanne Alberts, Onalaska, Wisconsin
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Michigan Cherry Pie
This tart Michigan cherry pie is delicious with the streusel topping but even better crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. āDiane Selich, Vassar, Michigan
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Perfect Plum & Peach Pie
I created this recipe for in-season summer fruit. The plums give the pie a splash of color as well as flavor, and the crumb topping is both easy and excellent! āRachel Johnson, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
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Ruby Grape Pie
My wife, Paula, and I produce red and green seedless table grapes on our 75-acre vineyard. Our crop is wonderful eaten out-of-hand or in salads. Paula also uses them in this unusual and tasty pie.āSalvage Island Farm, Fred Smeds, Reedley, CaliforniaPsst! Here’s another grape pie recipe you’ll love.
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No-Bake Apple Pie
We always have an abundance of apples in the fall, so I like to make this easy pie. My husband has diabetes, and this recipe fits into his diet ... but everyone enjoys it. āShirley Vredenburg, Ossineke, Michigan
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Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
Apples and cinnamon go together like peanut butter and jelly. It's no wonder my kids love this scrumptious cinnamon roll apple pie recipe that uses a shortcut ingredient to make a deliciously fun crust. āBarbara Curran, Lebanon, New Jersey
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Golden Apple Pie
Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been awarded blue ribbons at a couple of local fairs. āTheresa Brazil, Petaluma, California
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Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie
A hint of orange flavor and a nice blend of spices complement the tangy rhubarb. I like to serve the pie while it's still warm. āDoreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia
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Bluebarb Pie
If you're a fan of strawberry-rhubarb pie, you'll want to try this twist on the classic. Here, blueberries provide the sweet counterpoint to the tart rhubarb, with mouthwatering results. āSteve Gyuro, Franklin, Wisconsin
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Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie
My grandmother made this treat every year for Christmas. Itās much better than everyday apple pie. The recipe is a family treasure. āMaxine Theriauit, Nashua, New Hampshire
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Peach Pie
I acquired this delicious peach pie filling recipe some 40 years ago, when my husband and I first moved to southern Iowa and had peach trees growing in our backyard. It's been a family favorite since then and always brings back memories of both summer and those happy early years. ā June Mueller, Sioux City, Iowa
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Star-Studded Blueberry Pie
Family and friends say this patriotic pie is better than a local favorite from one of our best neighborhood restaurants. Sometimes, I switch things up and use gooseberries for half of the blueberries. āNancy Barker, Silverton, Oregon
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Upside-Down Apple Pie
This pie has won eight ribbons at area fairs. People say it looks and tastes like a giant apple-cinnamon bun. I take time off from work around the holidays to fill pie requests from family and friends. The recipe has become everyone's favorite. āSusan Frisch, Germansville, Pennsylvania
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Spiced Plum Pie
The subtle tastes of orange and nutmeg bring out the fresh flavor of plums in this comforting pie. Be sure to have a slice while it's still warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. āLucille Mead, Ilion, New York
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Deep-Dish Apple Pie
This deep-dish apple pie is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone. āSalem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Massachusetts
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Apple Rhubarb Crumb Pie
My family and friends always ask for my apple rhubarb pie for birthdays and get-togethers. Everyone loves the unique flavor that the rhubarb adds to this pie. āSherri Moon, Decatur, Indiana.
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Red, White and Blueberry Pie
This creamy pie gets dressed up with berries to make a showstopping display at any Fourth of July party or summer get-together. It's as pretty as it is tasty! āKimberly McFarland, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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Swedish Apple Pie
This decadent Swedish apple pie serves up homemade flavor in every bite. This is a perfect snack with coffee or as an after-dinner treat. āSarah Klier, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Juicy Peach & Strawberry Crumb Pie
You've had peach pie and strawberry pie, and maybe even peach-strawberry pie. But throw in some garden-fresh basil and you're in for a real treat. Try it. āLindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana
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Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie
This pie is special to me because I won a blue ribbon for it at the local fair and was able to compete at the state farm show. āCollette Gaugler, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
While growing up on a farm, I often ate rhubarb, so it's natural for me to use it in a pie. I prefer to use lard for the flaky pie crust and thin red rhubarb stalks for the filling. These two little secrets helped this strawberry rhubarb pie recipe win top honors at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. āMarianne Carlson, Jefferson, Iowa
Originally Published: July 29, 2020