28 Fruit Pies to Celebrate Whatever’s in Season Wherever You Are
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 Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell2/28Blackberry 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 Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi3/28Our 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 Rebecca Jurkevich5/28Blueberry-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.
Tara Donne6/28Red, 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.
David Cicconi, food styling by Rhoda Boone10/28Concord 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, and Rhoda Boone12/28The 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 Yanes13/28Cranberry-Apple Crumble Pie
Tangy cranberries balance the sweetness of this cinnamony apple crumble pie.
Photo by Angie Mosier14/28Salted Caramel Apple Pie
If sweet and salty is your favorite combination, you need to make this pie from baking legend Cheryl Day. Caramel apples were never so good.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne15/28Lemon 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 Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone20/28Mixed 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 Morton21/28Banana Cream Pie With Bourbon Whipped Cream
Photo by John Kernick22/28Rhubarb 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 Brannian23/28Apple-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.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi27/28Grandma Weesie’s Fried Peach Pies
Christopher Testani28/28Plum-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.
