From flaky to crushed Oreos and stewed fruit to silky chiffon fillings, there’s a world of possibility with pie. Because pie is inherently rustic in nature, I love the flexibility they offer. If the filling oozes out, don’t stress — just call it intentional.
If a custard cracks, add a pile of and no one will know the difference. Leave them uncovered, add a lattice crust or decorate with chopped up candy. However you choose to serve pie, you can be assured it’ll be gone in minutes.
Over the years I’ve picked up quite a bit of pie knowledge along the way. To ensure a gorgeous glossy shine, make sure to brush pie dough with egg wash before baking. For a little extra texture, add a sprinkle of sugar which becomes crackly in the oven.
Juicy fruits, like raspberries, are easier to add to your filling after letting them freeze on a sheet tray. If you’re making a no-bake crust, make sure to use enough butter so that the cookie crumble stays in place. And while parbaking might seem like an unnecessary step, it really helps achieve a perfectly crisp crust for custard pies.
Here, we’ve rounded up 77 of our favorite pie recipes, offering all the classics, unique flavor combinations, plus an assortment of tips and tricks along the way so that you too can get in on the pie-making fun. From a standard 9-inch pie to slabs and hand pies, there’s something for everyone here. Unlike making a traditional double-crust pie, which can be fussy and time-consuming, these apple pie bar.
