The best fruit pie recipes offer a lesson in balance, guiding bakers to create pies that are juicy but firm; sweet, but a little bit tart; with a crust that’s at once flaky but tender— and oh-so buttery.
While in-season fruits may change, in our book it’s always pie season, and there’s a pie filling recipe for just about anything you could dream up, any time of year. Craving a cherry or strawberry pie? There’s no need to wait until summer. Just hit the freezer section or peruse the canned fruits at your local grocery store and bake to your heart’s content. Want your house to feel extra cozy? Add a little cinnamon and/or vanilla to your favorite pie recipe and breathe deep.
And don’t forget, the perfect pie demands the perfect crust. That’s why we’ve included pie crust recipe suggestions and tips, along with six of our favorite pie recipes below. Happy baking!
Strawberry pie tastes like summer—a time of long lazy days, firefly-filled nights and endless desserts. With this particular fruit pie recipe, you can manifest summer any day—just opt for frozen strawberries if fresh ones are out of season. Topped with a dollop of homemade whipped cream flavored with vanilla, this thick and jammy pie is a strawberry lover’s dream. Looking for a pie crust recipe? This pie calls for a refrigerated pie crust, but it also pairs deliciously with our Homemade Pie Crust with Vanilla, which takes just 15 minutes to prepare.
You don’t have to wait until the Fourth of July to make cherry pie. Made with fresh or frozen cherries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and refrigerated pie crust, this recipe will have you feeling like an all-American baker any day. If you’re extra ambitious, be sure to check out the tips within the recipe on how to weave a lattice-top crust, and you’ll really impress your guests. Pro tip: stock up on vanilla ice cream and scoop liberally when serving.
There’s a reason the combination of strawberries and rhubarb is a time-honored tradition in pie recipes. The tartness of the rhubarb somehow makes the berries sing more sweetly—especially with the addition of McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, which adds even more warmth to the homespun comfort. This fruit pie recipe is a true crowd pleaser, so expect requests to make it more than once.
Peach pie may just be the unsung hero of fruit pies, too often overshadowed by its cherry and berry siblings. But we believe that this recipe, packed with golden-ripe, sun-kissed stone fruit, along with vanilla and cinnamon, truly is the quintessential dessert—especially when topped with vanilla ice cream. While the ingredients call for refrigerated pie crust, consider upping your game and making your own pastry. Our How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust Guide has some excellent pointers to get you started.
If you’ve never made key lime pie, you’re not alone. But contrary to what you might think, it’s not a difficult feat. In fact, it only takes about an hour to throw together this rich, tart custard pie—including the crave-able crust made with Biscoff® cookies. After refrigerating it for a few hours or overnight, top it with vanilla-flavored whipped cream, grate some lime zest and serve. Your guests will wonder where you purchased such a beautiful dessert.
When making a fruit pie recipe, why choose just one fruit? This recipe combines blueberries and raspberries (along with a hint of cinnamon) for maximum berry bounty. It tastes like you toiled for hours, but thanks to the refrigerated dough, you may be berry happy to learn that prep time is just 15 minutes.
