29 Fruit Pies to Celebrate Whatever’s in Season Wherever You Are
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Fruit pies distill the best of every season. In spring, rhubarb pies awake and delight. In summer, your spoon cracks through the lattice crust to swim in luscious peaches or inky blackberries, the sweet rewards of punishingly hot afternoons. In fall, an apple pie in the oven perfumes every room of the house. And winter’s lemon meringue offers a bright, fresh perspective. The Epicurious archive is rich with options, whether you feel like baking with strawberries, cherries, blueberries, or a combo of what your local farmstand or market has on hand. Scroll down for our favorite fruit pies—and get the vanilla ice cream ready.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich1/29
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
When rhubarb season coincides with the best moment for strawberries, fruit pies like this one are simply essential. One note: It’s hard to wait before diving in, but you’ll get a cleaner slice if you let the pie cool first.
- Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell2/29
Blackberry Pie With Lattice Crust
Loyal blackberry fans know this Gourmet favorite—it’s one of those classic pie recipes that we come back to every summer. Feel free to adjust the sugar to your taste and according to the sweetness of the berries you picked.
- Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Erika Joyce3/29
Peach Pie With Lattice Crust
Serve up summertime by the slice with this classic peach pie recipe.
- Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell4/29
Sour Cherry Pie
Sour cherries give this fruit pie a brightness that cannot be matched. Be sure to start with cold butter for the flakiest crust.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi5/29
Our Favorite Apple Pie
The flaky, buttery crust makes this apple pie a star. We can’t imagine Thanksgiving without it, but we’ll be excited to bake one as soon as apple-picking season hits.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele6/29
Pear Pie With Lattice Crust
The pears in this pie will get juicy and fragrant, even if they start out on the firm side.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich7/29
Blueberry-Nectarine Lattice Pie
We love berry pies with secret ingredients. Grapefruit juice keeps this pie filling fresh tasting, and coriander adds complexity to the flavor and aroma.
- Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Stevie Stewart8/29
Cherry Pie With Lattice Crust
You can use tart or sweet cherries in this pie; double-check your sugar and lemon juice ratios to complement whichever fruit you’ve got.
- Tara Donne9/29
Red, White, and Blueberry Pie
Lining up your July Fourth plans? That cookout needs this juicy berry pie topped with whipped cream and even more berries.
- Johnny Miller10/29
Nectarine, Plum, and Raspberry Pie
Nectarines, plums, and raspberries together make a sweet-tart combination that cannot fail.
- David Cicconi, food styling by Rhoda Boone11/29
Concord Grape and Pear Pie
Fall baking has its traditions—apple pie, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie, sure. But this recipe will convince you that grape pie deserves a spot in your fall dessert rotation.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell12/29
Layered Apple Pie With Phyllo Crust
The delicate layers and ruffles here feel dramatic—but we promise that the process of making this phyllo dough pie is easy.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, and Rhoda Boone13/29
The Easiest Peach-Raspberry Pie With Press-In Crust
Can't find your rolling pin? No worries, with its dead-simple press-in crust, this easy pie recipe doesn’t require one.
- Romulo Yanes14/29
Cranberry-Apple Crumble Pie
Tangy cranberries balance the sweetness of this cinnamony apple crumble pie.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne15/29
Lemon Meringue Pie
Is it a fruit pie or a custard pie? Both, we say. Use this recipe for a classic version that’s sweet and tart with a fluffy, cloudlike meringue top and crisp and flaky pie crust.
- Photo by Steve Legato16/29
Peach Lattice Pie With Bourbon Caramel
Peach pie is a summer classic, but drizzle on a lush bourbon caramel and you’ll never go back.
- Photo by David Cicconi, food styling by Jennifer Ophir17/29
Blueberry Peach Slab Pie
When you’re feeding a crowd, a slab pie means more servings and less mess. This giant version pairs peaches and blueberries under a crackly, buttery crust.
- Christopher Testani18/29
Strawberry-Lemon Lattice Pie
If you’re intimidated by weaving a lattice crust, this wide-stripped top is the right place to start practicing your moves.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne19/29
Dutch Apple Pie
If you love a crunchy, crumbly topping, you may want to bake two of these pies so that you can have a slice for dessert and another for breakfast the next day.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone20/29
Mixed Berry Pie Bars
Looking for a pie to bring on a picnic? This handheld berry pie is your answer.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton21/29
Banana Cream Pie With Bourbon Whipped Cream
The best banana cream pie doesn’t start with a boxed pudding mix. But making your own filling isn’t difficult!
- Photo by John Kernick22/29
Rhubarb Turnovers
The crust-to-filling ratio is just about perfect here. And you don’t need a pie pan to make it happen.
- Photograph by Christopher Testani, Food styling by Victoria Granof, prop styling by Alex Brannian23/29
Apple-Rose Pie
“Before vanilla extract was widely available, the most popular flavoring in America was rose water,” writes Cheryl Day. Here, the floral liquid enhances the flavor of thinly sliced Pink Lady or Granny Smith apples.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone24/29
Our Favorite Key Lime Pie
Don’t tell anyone, but the key to really great Key lime pie is a little bit of lemon juice.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Kim25/29
Cranberry Chess Pie
While some chess pie recipes rely on tangy buttermilk to offset the rich custard, this version uses lemon juice and barely cooked cranberries instead. It’s a bright, sunny slice that works well to wrap up a rich meal.
- Photo by Emma Fishman, food styling by Kat Boystova26/29
Peach Pie
When summer gives you perfect peaches, turn them into this glorious peach pie encased in a flaky all-butter crust.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone27/29
Salted Apple Pretzel Pie
Change up your apple pie routine with this savory-salty pretzel crust.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi28/29
Grandma Weesie’s Fried Peach Pies
These handheld pies are so good, you might want to count on needing two per person.
- Christopher Testani29/29
Plum-Thyme Cut-Out Pie
Plums deserve the spotlight, especially since they’re so excellent in fruit pies. This recipe pairs the fruit with fragrant thyme and a touch of apple cider vinegar.
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