Best Pie Recipes (The Ones I Actually Make Again and Again)

If you’re here, you probably love pie as much as I do.

Fruit pies in the summer. Apple and pumpkin in the fall. A cream pie when you want something nostalgic. A savory pie when you need real comfort food.

These are the pie recipes I actually bake. The ones that work. The ones that get requested again.

You’ll find:

  • Fruit pies that slice cleanly
  • Cream pies that actually set
  • No-bake pies for hot days
  • Savory pies that feed a family
  • And help with pie crust along the way

Pie isn’t complicated. It just needs the right method.–

A lattice-top cherry pie with a slice served on a white plate, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a small bowl of fresh cherries in the background.

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Inside you’ll find simple guides, checklists, and printable tools that help you organize your baking so pie week feels calm instead of chaotic.

Perfect if you’re baking for holidays, family gatherings, or just because.

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🍎 Fruit Pies

A good fruit pie should taste like fruit — not just sugar.

It should hold together when you cut it. The crust should be flaky. The bottom shouldn’t be soggy.

These are the ones I make year after year.

easy strawberry rhubarb pie on white plate overhead with fresh berries

Old Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Pie {Video}

overhead shot of rustic pear and blueberry galette

Rustic Pear & Blueberry Tart (Galette)

You will love this Homemade Peach Mango Sangria Skillet Pie, full of everything you put in Sangria, it's a burst of summertime right in your mouth.

This Is The Best Peach Mango Pie And So Easy To Make

lattice topped apple pie with measuring spoons, cinnamon sticks, apples on a wooden board

Mom’s Apple Pie | The Ultimate Comfort Food

stack of cherry bars on a white plate

Easy Cherry Pie Bars Recipe That Will Feed a Crowd

A slice of cherry pie in the foreground with a scoop of vanilla ice cream beside it. The entire pie and a bowl of cherries are in the background on a marble countertop.

Grandma’s Cherry Pie

🍨Cream & Custard Pies

Chocolate. Pumpkin. Classic custard.

Some are baked. Some are chilled. All of them are tested so the filling sets and slices properly.

No guessing.

ricotta pie on white cake plate with scalloped edging and orange by pedestal to the right

Sweet Italian Easter Pie

closeup view of pumpkin pie with whipped cream

The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Easy & Homemade)

Mini lemon meringue tarts on a white plate, with visible lemon filling and toasted meringue topping.

Easy Mini Lemon Meringue Pies Recipe

slice of chocolate pudding pie on a white china plate topped with whipping cream and multi coloured sprinkles. shows two blue coffee mugs and blue napkins in background

Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie Recipe (Easy & Homemade)

❄️ No-Bake Pies

Perfect when you don’t want the oven on.

Mix. Chill. Slice. Done.

A slice of layered pie with a graham cracker crust, chocolate layer, cream filling, and chocolate drizzle, placed in front of the remaining pie in a dish.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (No-Bake & Silky Smooth!)

A sliced pumpkin cheesecake with dollops of whipped cream on each piece, placed on a rustic wooden board lined with parchment paper.

Quick and Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

A tart with a graham cracker crust and creamy filling, garnished with whipped cream and mint, with one slice served on a separate plate.

Easy No Bake Lemon Tart Recipe (Creamy & Refreshing!)

slice of candy cane pie on a white plate

Candy Cane Pie

no bake pineapple pie with cool whip slice of pie with fork

No Bake Pineapple Pie with Cool Whip

slice of no bake cherry cheesecake and fork

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie Recipe

🥩 Savoury Pies

Pie isn’t just dessert.

Savory pies are simple, filling, and deeply comforting.

slice of tourtiere (meat pie) on white plate with red relish

The Best Tourtière Recipe – (Instant Pot or Stove Top) (Video)

broccoli quiche slice on a white plate

Broccoli Bacon Quiche For the Best Brunch Ever!

recipe image of puff pastry topped Chicken Pot Pie on a brown plate with brown fork, shows cast iron skillet in background with serving removed, and red chili pepper to the left

Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry Crust

closeup of partly eat mini spaghetti pie casserole

The Best Mini Spaghetti Pie Casserole You Can Make in 30 Minutes!

🎄 Holiday Pies

The ones that show up every year.

Pumpkin. Apple. Pecan. The classics.

close up image of a slice of dutch apple pie on a white plate

Dutch Apple Pie With Streusel Topping

cranberry tart on white plate showing cranberry cherry filling

Cranberry Cherry Tarts With Almond Glaze

slice of apple pie cheesecake lasagna on blue plate

No-Bake Apple Pie Lasagna | You Will Love This Easy Recipe!

two pieces of pie on white plates with forks on blue background

Easy Razzleberry Pie Recipe {VIDEO!}

A glass dish containing a layered dessert topped with glazed walnuts, with one large piece missing; a pumpkin is visible in the background.

No-Bake Pecan Pie Lasagna – A Make-Ahead Treat

closeup view of pumpkin pie with whipped cream

The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Easy & Homemade)

🧈 What Makes a Pie Turn Out Well?

Three things:

Cold dough
Warm dough = tough crust.

Balanced filling
Too sweet or too runny ruins it.

Bake it long enough
If it’s not bubbling, it’s not done.

If pie crust has ever frustrated you, start with my full pie crust guide. It walks you through everything step by step.

❓Quick Pie Questions

If you’re new to pie, start with apple or blueberry.

They’re forgiving. The fruit thickens well, the flavors are familiar, and even if your crust isn’t perfect yet, no one complains. Apple in particular is very kind to beginners.

And remember — your first pie doesn’t have to look bakery-perfect. It just has to taste good.

Two things matter most: temperature and patience.

Keep your dough cold before it goes into the oven. Don’t overload the filling with extra liquid. And most importantly — bake it long enough.

If the filling isn’t bubbling in the center, it’s not finished. That bubbling is what activates the thickener and sets the filling. Pull it too early and you’ll get a soft bottom.

A properly baked pie fixes most “soggy crust” problems.

Yes — and sometimes it’s even better the next day.

Fruit pies can be baked a day ahead and left at room temperature. The filling sets more firmly as it cools, which makes slicing easier.

Cream pies should be refrigerated and allowed to fully chill before serving.

If you’re hosting, baking the day before is one of my favorite stress-saving tricks.

Usually it’s one of three things:

  • The dough was handled too much
  • Too much water was added
  • Or it was rolled and re-rolled several times

Pie dough likes a light touch. Mix just until it comes together. Don’t knead it like bread. And once it’s in the pan, let it chill before baking.

It depends on the pie.

If you’re making a cream pie or a pie with a very wet filling, then yes — blind baking helps prevent a soggy bottom.

For most fruit pies, though, you don’t need to pre-bake the crust. What matters more is baking the pie long enough so the filling bubbles and thickens properly.

If you’re unsure, I always say this:
When in doubt, check the recipe. And don’t rush the oven time.

This is where most people go wrong — they pull it too early.

Look for these signs:

  • The crust is deep golden brown (not pale).
  • The filling is bubbling in the center, not just around the edges.
  • The pie feels set, not loose, when gently shaken.

If it isn’t bubbling in the middle, it’s not done. I don’t care what the timer says.

And once it comes out of the oven, let it cool completely before slicing. That cooling time is what finishes setting the filling.

Tired of a soggy bottom crust?

I put together a simple 3-fix guide that shows you exactly what to adjust so your fruit pies bake up golden and crisp.

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