Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Growing up, apple pie did not excite me, and at our Thanksgiving and Christmas tables, I always chose blackberry and pumpkin pies instead. As I've grown, I've come to appreciate, even love, apple (and pecan) pie, and often find myself craving one when the first hint of fall creeps into the air. Here is my favorite recipe. It's appley, not too sweet, is delicious warm or cold, and makes a great next-day breakfast.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Version 2

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Version 2

This is an insanely good strawberry-rhubarb pie. Instead of using the more traditional lemon juice to add tang and brighten the flavors of the fruit, I've used orange juice and almond extract for a slightly more mysterious taste profile. It's so fantastic that I made a jam with the same elements!

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Blackberry Pie, Nanny’s

Blackberry Pie, Nanny’s

For many years, my grandmother, Nanny, had a dozen or so large blackberry bushes thriving in her sunny backyard. Growing up, it was such a treat when the "season" opened as my sister and I would race out with a big bowl, eating and collecting from bush to bush. Those we didn't eat we brought inside to store or to dip in sugar and savor. Those we stored were most often turned into this pie, a sure hit and favorite of everyone I've ever made it for. The crust is a family tradition too and is both easy and superb. This freezes beautifully! 

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