Inspired by traditional mincemeat pies, we filled turnovers with dried fruit seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Lard in the crust, in lieu of the usual suet, makes it sublimely flaky. Per English...
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Pies are among America's favorite desserts. With a little practice, you can learn to adapt this basic formula depending on what fruit is in season, and to adjust the amount of sugar and thickeners based...
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We love how balanced this tart is-the custard filling has a subtle almond flavor, isn't overly sweet, and pairs beautifully with the crunchy oat crust. It makes an excellent healthy Easter dessert and...
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This maple pecan pie is a classic dessert recipe for a reason. Adapted from Anne Quatrano's Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating With Southern Hospitality (Rizzoli).
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Transform the classic cake into an equally crowd-pleasing pie with a buttery crust and rich chocolate, pecan, and coconut filling.
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This English pastry is noteworthy for its slick of jam topped with fragrant frangipane. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 605.
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As the pie bakes, the filling separates into a silky, creamy custard base with a featherlight souffleed pumpkinlayer on top.
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Easy to make and charming in appearance, these tiny tarts are an ideal dinner-party dessert. The name is derived from the Scottish word for a "small cup."
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Resist the urge to cut into this pie before it has cooled completely so the juices have time to thicken. This pie tastes even better the day after it has been baked.
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This is an elegant spin on classic pecan pie. A sprinkle of bourbon on the hot pie adds to the rich taste.
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These are classic pot pies, with veggies, chicken, and golden crust. No one will resist them.
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Day-old brioche works best for soaking up the custard mixture in this hybrid dessert. The sweet-tart apples are a nice counterpoint to the rich pudding.
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A classic Key lime pie gets upgraded for the holidays with coconut milk in the filling. The dessert is gilded with toasted shredded coconut sprinkled on top of a billowy whipped cream topping.
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In Boston cream pie, a classic first made at the Parker House hotel, the chilled custard filling is sandwiched between two cake layers.
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A combination of butter and cream cheese produces a forgiving crust that's supple and a joy to roll out. The cream cheese gives the crust a lovely tang. And the simple fluted edge is a traditional finishing...
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Rich, buttery, and oh-so-simple, the classic pecan pie has earned its place as a Thanksgiving mainstay. It's also a wonderful choice to make ahead of time since it will need several hours to cool before...
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Our reader Ginny Kelly from Point Lookout, New York, got this recipe from her mother, who offered this advice: "Just tidy up the kitchen and keep an eye on the oven. When you're finished, the pie will...
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Basque settlers first arrived in Nevada during the Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. Originally from the Pyrenees region of France, they brought with them a treasured recipe called gateau Basque, a tart that...
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Sour cherries are a time-honored choice for pies -- they lend a lovely tartness that their sweet cousins Bing and Rainier cherries just can't offer.
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Only the chocolate crust requires baking in this luscious pie -- the rich ganache filling and fresh raspberry topping set in the refrigerator.
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Dark chocolate and gooey caramel make this twist on pecan pie taste like a candy bar. Finish with flaky sea salt for balance and extra crunch.
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A British institution, these tasty treats aren't traditional cakes as we know them, but rather flaky, buttery hand pies filled with a delicious combination of dried fruit.
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You can make the chocolate-wafer crust and custardy chocolate filling up to a day in advance. Spread with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate curls just before serving. Martha made this recipe on...
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The name of this classic French dessert means "crunch in the mouth"; Make the caramel and assemble the dessert as close to serving time as possible.
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Enjoy pies like this one anytime you get great produce from the farmer's market: Prepare the crust and topping ahead, and keep them in the freezer.
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Serve this brightly colored, layered tortilla pie with salsa and sour cream on the side. You can assemble the pie ahead of time, then bake it just before serving.
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This recipe makes a great base for Martha's Buttermilk-Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust or Nut-Crusted Cranberry Tart.
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Rich, buttery, and oh-so-simple, the classic pecan pie has earned its place as a Thanksgiving mainstay. It's also a wonderful choice to make ahead of time since it will need several hours to cool before...
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This recipe comes courtesy of Diane Rasberry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She says the chocolate filling of this pie is balanced out by the not-too-sweet meringue topping.
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Anchovies are the surprise ingredient, adding another layer of umami to this savory tart.
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The store-bought puff pastry crust makes prep time shorter and still produces a quality tart.
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Coconut cream pie gets a boost of flavor from a chocolate crust made with unsweetened shredded coconut.
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Pastry chef Melody Farrar, from the Inn at Pound Ridge, shared her recipe for these individual apple pies with Martha.
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Inspired by the traditional game pies that were staples on tables across Britain, this savory dinner showstopper calls for a unique hot-water crust that's sturdy enough to holds its own against Martha's...
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A handful of tweaks turn this comfort food into a smarter choice: white-meat chicken (not dark), extra veggies, low-fat milk in the filling, and a lighter crust. Brushing the phyllo with just a small amount...
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After a brief time in a 450-degree oven, this pie bakes at 350 degrees. You'll want to use an oven thermometer to monitor the temperature. Because of the dense filling, a long cooling time is essential...
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Capture that fleeting moment when peaches are flavor-rich and flawless with a pie that won't keep you in the kitchen. Bake them into a vanilla-bourbon nectar, top it off with a flaky round of pastry, and...
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These turnovers make a great weeknight dinner. Just pop them straight from the freezer into the oven, and serve with your favorite tomato sauce.
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Strawberries mellow out the sharp edges of rhubarb in this pie. You can use raspberries instead or omit the berries entirely (use 2 pounds rhubarb if you do).
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This American classic, first made by a Boston chef in the 1850s, isn't actually a pie at all, it's a cake: two sponge layers with custard-cream filling and a shiny chocolate glaze. This Boston Cream Pie...
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Thanksgiving leftovers can be enjoyed all at once when combined in this delicious and creative take on a classic shepherd's pie.
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Use peaches, apricots, or any other beautiful stone fruit you can find for this rustic easier-than-pie dessert.
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The first bite of this seemingly traditional 1950s-style cream pie is quite a surprise, with a hit of rum in both custard and piped whipped cream.
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This recipe for Libby's famous pumpkin pie is courtesy of Libby's.
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Fresh herbs and vegetables are the focal point of this Greek-inspired meal that includes this spinach pie made with flaky store-bought phyllo dough.
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Two types of honey lend this luscious tart its elusive taste: Intensely floral leatherwood honey, which could easily overwhelm the buttery shortbread-like crust and mild pine nuts, is tempered by mellow...
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