Since fresh sour cherries are ephemeral summer finds, this recipe uses frozen ones. They're combined with fresh pears and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger for the filling.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this crust to make Alexis's Sweet Potato Pie -- it makes a sensational Thanksgiving dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
The bold, tart taste of red currants is an intriguing addition to more familiar raspberries in this pie bursting with the flavors of summer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh lime zest and juice are best for this tart. If you can't get Key limes (sometimes called West Indian or Mexican limes), use regular (Persian) limes, or even lemons!
Author: Martha Stewart
We use pate brisee for the bottom crust of this holiday party-ready Poached-Pear and Cranberry Pie, as well as cookie dough-inspired cutouts embellish the top. Pears and cranberries are simmered with white...
Author: Martha Stewart
Any firm, ripe plum will work well in this rustic, elongated, rectangular tart. If you prefer, you can make the same recipe in a nine-inch-round tart ring.
Author: Martha Stewart
Making piecrust can leave a cook feeling like a magician. Combine flour, water, and butter with just a bit of sugar and salt and -- presto! -- the result is a tender, flaky pastry that elevates just about...
Author: Martha Stewart
This stunning, savory pie is made of puff pastry wrapped around a potato, leek, and Comté-cheese filling. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or vegetarian main, it is made to win the hearts and warm the stomachs...
Author: Martha Stewart
These easy, do-ahead puffs can go directly into the oven from the freezer. The same profiteroles recipe can also be used to prepare eclairs, gougeres (puffs filled with cheese), and cream puffs.From the...
Author: Martha Stewart
You can also try these tarts with firm, ripe pears instead of apples.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This dough can be turned into a simplified lattice crust for our Sweet Cherry Pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
For the best flavor, use a sugar pumpkin to make a homemade Pumpkin Purée. This variety of pumpkin, also known as "New England Pie" and "Sugar Pie" weighs from five to eight pounds and is known for its...
Author: Martha Stewart
Be prepared to be wowed when you take your Pithiviers out of the oven: From the golden-brown sheen of its decorative top to the intoxicating almond aroma emanating from its frangipane center-this cake...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe makes enough curry paste for three potpies, so you'll have some extra. It can be frozen for up to three months. Keep it on hand to use in meat, seafood, or noodle dishes for a quick meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
With a dense filling and sturdy crust, this rich pie holds up well on hot summer days, making it ideal for picnics.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pair leftover pie dough and cranberry sauce for a tasty post-turkey-sandwich dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Wild Maine blueberries make a surprisingly delicious partner for roasted Granny Smith apples in this deep-dish pie and tint the filling a vivid shade of fuchsia.
Author: Martha Stewart
A traditional slice of pie makes poor finger food, but a slab pie is meant to be taken in hand and eaten. Typically made with an apple filling, our version uses sour cherries instead, although it also...
Author: Martha Stewart
Make a pecan pie more decadent with a chocolate crust and melty, gooey chocolate added to the filling.
Author: Martha Stewart
The soft, yeasted crust of the butterkuchen is just the right texture for mopping up its loose, custardy filling.
Author: Martha Stewart
This petite pie-for-one is baked in a tender, crumbly pate sucree crust. Blood orange juice provides the tart berries with a mild sweetness. The individual desserts can be assembled and baked a day ahead;...
Author: Martha Stewart
This summer fruit tart has an easy-to-make crust that you can press into the pan, rather than roll out.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious, most elegant lemon tart is as light as a feather. It's made with a simple pâte sucrée dough and a quick homemade lemon curd. The finished results are impressive-and there are plenty of...
Author: Greg Lofts
We love the combination of rich hazelnut shortbread (an easy press-in crust) and sweet-tart berry jam in this slab pie. Crumble more shortbread on top to mimic the lattice of a classic Linzer torte.
Author: Martha Stewart
A mocha tart laced with Kahlua is poised to work its seductive magic on the palate.
Author: Martha Stewart
As common as it is today, pecan pie is a relatively recent addition to the American table. No one knows exactly when it was invented, but since the 1940s -- when it was first popularized in "Joy of Cooking"...
Author: Martha Stewart
The meringue topping is just right for the tangy, cool lemon filling (and provides a way to use the whites from the separated eggs). You can easily skip it in favor of whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roll, turn, chill, repeat. Making your own puff pastry for any number of sweets and treats, requires a bit of a time commitment, but the actual steps are quite simple, and the results-729 tender, flaky...
Author: Martha Stewart
The Southern counterpart to pumpkin, this sweet potato pie (pictured on the left) comes topped with a sugary cloud of meringue for extra crowd-pleasing appeal. Keep in mind, the baked pie needs plenty...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use whatever jam you like as the filling for these little tarts.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe showcases the navel orange variety known as Cara Cara.
Author: Martha Stewart
Browned butter, or beurre noisette, is the secret to the crust's rich, nutty flavor. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 601.
Author: Martha Stewart
In the days after Thanksgiving, keep it simple: These turkey potpies combine the supper's surplus with on-hand items for an outstanding Thanksgiving encore that everyone will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
This mile-high pumpkin pie has major curb-appeal, thanks to a simple meringue topping. For just the right texture, whip the whites until they hold stiff, glossy peaks-but keep the mixture still spreadable...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Crisp triangles of phyllo dough stuffed with a sweet filling of bananas and chocolate are delicious for dessert or as a snack.
Author: Martha Stewart
Crowd-pleasing apple pie achieves Paul Bunyan proportions, calling for a mountainous five pounds of apples and a batch and a half of dough. Cranberries bring a hint of tartness to the apples' familiar...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is brought to us by Andre Soltner, the former chef and owner of Lutece restaurant in New York City. It is different from many other charlotte recipes in that it's served hot.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting the peppers before use brings out their natural sweetness and removes their thin waxy skin. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 608.
Author: Martha Stewart
Butternut squash gives this pie a rich, buttery taste, but you can use pumpkin instead; substitute 1 2/3 cups canned pumpkin puree and skip step 1.
Author: Martha Stewart
This savory quiche makes for a satisfying supper. Serve it with our Spaghetti Squash with Cherry Tomatoes and Ricotta for a heartier meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Perfect for a party, these individual berry desserts are easy to customize.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dessert, from reader Cynthia Bricker of Milton, Massachusetts, features a delicate custard filling with a tangy-sweet flavor. For a homemade pie dough, check out Our Favorite Pie Crust.
Author: Martha Stewart
This twist on a diner classic features a chocolate crust. Coconut stars in the crust, filling, and topping. Toasting the coconut topping gives it a rich, nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
These savory potpies have the leaves and fronds of whole herbs rolled into the dough that tops them -- the result is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Author: Martha Stewart