51 Delicious Pie Recipes for Every Season

Bake One up a Delicious Treat Any Time of Year

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Cathy Jacobs
Cathy Jacobs
Cathy Jacobs
A freelance journalist and avid home cook, Cathy Jacobs has more than 10 years of food writing experience, with a focus on curating approachable menus and recipe collections.
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Updated on 01/7/21
buttery flaky pie and tart crust

The Spruce / Cara Cormack

Pies are wonderful desserts because they're easy to make (especially if you use a prepared pie crust!) and loved by all. From the classics—including apple, blueberry, and lemon meringue—to the unexpected (toffee banana caramel pie, anyone?), these easy-to-follow recipes are known for being absolute crowd-pleasers. So bake up a pie, cut yourself a slice, and dig into the goodness of the all-American dessert.

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    Basic Pie Pastry

    Buttery Flaky Pie Crust

    The Spruce / Cara Cormack

    A good pie with a buttery basic crust. Master this recipe and you'll be in great shape for baking up every pie on this list. Not that you have to use a homeone one all the time, but it's a great technique to have in your back pocket, especially around the holidays when you're looking to impress family and friends with your pie-baking skills.

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    Apple Pie With Double Crust

    Apple Pie With Double Crust

    Will Heap-Getty Images

    It's a classic for a reason! This traditional recipe for an old-fashioned double-crust apple pie is as delicious as it is beautiful and always welcome at the dinner table, especially in the fall.

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    Apricot Pie With Double Crust

    Fresh Apricot Pie

    The Spruce / Cara Cormack

    This fabulous summer pie is made with a filling of fresh fruit, lemon juice, and a touch of nutmeg. The recipe includes a from-scratch butter crust, but feel free to use a store-bought one, too.

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    Banana Cream Pie With Coconut

    Banana Cream Pie With Coconut

    Lew Robertson-Getty Images

    Go bananas for this scrumptious cream pie. It's packed with plenty of fruit and toasty coconut, then topped with whipped cream or whipped topping as a beautiful finishing touch.

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    Buttery Flaky Pie Crust

    Buttery Flaky Pie Crust

    The Spruce / Cara Cormack

    This basic one-crust recipe makes a flaky and buttery crust that works with any type of tart or pie. The pie crust can be prebaked using pie weights or used in any recipe that calls for a pie crust. For a double-crusted or lattice-crust pie, like peach pie or blueberry pie, simply double the recipe.

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    Yellow Summer Squash Custard Pie

    Yellow Summer Squash Custard Pie

    Diana Rattray

    Squash isn't just for fall. This creative recipe is a custard-like dessert pie made with cooked summer squash, eggs, and butter. It's proof that unexpected combinations can yield delicious results.

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    S'mores Pie

    S'mores pie on a serving plate

     The Spruce / Leah Maroney

    This S'mores pie recipe takes inspiration from the traditional campfire treat. It features a 5-minute-baked graham cracker crust, cooked pudding filling, and a topping of mini marshmallows that are broiled for just a few minutes. It's really a no-bake dessert.

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    Buttermilk Pie

    Buttermilk Pie

    Diana Rattray

     

    Buttermilk pie is an easy-to-prepare custard that gets a delightful tang from its namesake ingredient. This is an excellent recipe to keep on hand when you need to whip up a tasty dessert with cooking basics—most of the ingredients are probably in your fridge and pantry already!

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    Chocolate Pecan Pie

    Serving of chocolate pecan pie

    The Spruce / Kristina Vanni

    For a double dose of chocolate, reach for this chocolate pecan pie recipe that starts with a chocolate crust that is topped with a chocolate filling and pecan halves. If you really want to gild the lily, serve each piece with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.

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    Blueberry Custard Pie With Streusel Topping

    Blueberry Custard Pie With Streusel Topping

    Diana Rattray

     

    Here's a fresh blueberry pie that makes a great dessert for any occasion. Fresh berries are great to use when they're in season, but frozen one will work just fine when you want a taste of summer in the cooler months. The sour cream custard filling and crumb topping make this pie extra special.

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    Pumpkin Pie

    Autumn pumpkin pie recipe

    The Spruce

    No homemade pumpkin pie would be complete without a good dose of warming fall spices. This recipe combines ground ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg to help enhance pumpkin's naturally sweet flavor. Serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream and even an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.

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    Cherry Cheesecake Pie

    Cherry Cheesecake Pie

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    Cherry cheesecake pie is an all-American classic and this recipe delivers in flavor. It's made with a graham cracker crust and layers of rich cheesecake and tart cherry filling.

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    Blueberry Double Crust Pie

    Classic double crust blueberry pie recipe

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

    Blueberry pie is an all-American favorite that's perfect for July 4th parties and summer cookouts. This juicy, cinnamon-spiced version is sure to be welcomed by your family and guests.

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    Butternut Squash Pie

    Classic Mississippi Sweet Potato Pie

    The Spruce / Armando Rafael

    Featuring brown sugar and cinnamon, this velvety butternut squash pie is sure to get nods of approval. Try it in place of pumpkin or sweet potato pie at your next Thanksgiving dinner or winter potluck.

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    Caramel Pie With Whipped Cream Topping

    Caramel pie with meringue topping.

    The Spruce / Diana Rattray

    Who could resist this utterly decadent caramel pie? A sweetened meringue is the perfect finishing touch for the luscious, gooey dessert.

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    Slab Pie

    Slab Pie

    The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni

    Though this recipe uses mixed berries, many different fillings can be made into a slab pie. Instead of making multiple pies, the recipe fills a sheet pan and makes 16 large pieces, so it's ideal when you need to feed a crowd.

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    Raisin Pie

    Raisin PIe

    The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni 

    Whether its an autumn dinner party, the holidays or just because, raisin pie is a delicious dessert option. Cinnamon and nutmeg season the sour cream batter and you'll enjoy the comforting aroma that fills the kitchen while it bakes.

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    Apple Crumb Pie

    Apple Crumb Pie

    Diana Rattray

     

    This popular apple crumb pie is easy to prep and bake. You can create the filling and pastry from scratch or swap in store-bought ingredients when you're in a rush. It's finished with a simple butter and brown sugar crumb topping that takes this pie to a whole other level.

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    Vinegar Pie

    Vinegar Pie

    The Spruce Eats / Kristina Vanni

    Vinegar pie is an old-fashioned recipe. It was a go-to dessert during the Depression when money was tight, and the taste will surprise you. Inside the buttery crust is a custard-like filling made of apple cider vinegar, walnuts, raisins, and warming spices. It's an interesting way to treat your family to a delicious piece of American tradition.

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    Vegan No-Bake Key Lime Pie

    Vegan No-Bake Key Lime Pie

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    Silken tofu is used to create a creamy custard that's completely vegan. Infused with tart key lime juice, it fills a crunchy graham cracker crust with no baking required.

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    Chess Pie

    Buttermilk chess pie

    ​The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska

    Chess pie originated in the South as a way to turn simple ingredients into a delectable dessert. This version combines buttermilk, eggs, cornmeal, and lemon into a tangy filling that'll earn rave reviews.

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    Chocolate Mousse No-Bake Pie

    Chocolate mousse pie

    The Spruce

    This velvety smooth chocolate mousse recipe uses just six ingredients, making it a good first pie for novice bakers and chocolate lovers alike. There's actually no baking required!

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    Chocolate Pie

    chocolate pie

    The Spruce / Diana Rattray

    Baker's chocolate and homemade whipped cream topping make this fabulous chocolate pie even richer than it looks.

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    Frozen Blueberry Lemonade Pie

    Frozen Blueberry Lemonade Pie

    Diana Rattray

    If you thought blueberry lemonade was refreshing on a hot summer day, wait until you try it in pie form. The filling takes just a few minutes to mix, then you can pop the entire thing in the freezer and whip it out for your next cookout.

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    Chocolate Chip Pie

    Chocolate Chip Pie

     Kristina Vanni

    This recipe brings two all-time favorites together: pie and chocolate chip cookies. A simple chocolate chip cookie batter is poured into a pre-made pie shell and baked until golden brown. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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    Vegan Apple Pie

    Vegan Apple Pie

    The Spruce / Katarina Zunic

    Everyone loves apple pie! This easy vegan version uses a pre-made pie crust and few ingredients, so it's not only simple to prepare, but delicious for everyone no matter their dietary preferences and needs.

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    Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie

    Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie

    The Spruce / Kristina Vanni

    Just try not to devour this awesome frozen peanut butter cup pie in one go! It makes the perfect dessert or weekend treat for hot days and takes about 15 minutes to prepare.

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    Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie

    slice of pumpkin pie from the instant pot with whipped cream
    Diana Rattray

    Autumn is the time for everything pumpkin, especially pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. Since the oven is often occupied during the holiday season, the Instant Pot is sure to come in handy. This Instant Pot pumpkin pie brings all of the familiar flavors—cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg—to a delicious and beautiful pie. A dollop of freshly made whipped cream is the finishing touch.

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    Graham Cracker Pie

    Graham Cracker Pie

    Diana Rattray

     

    With a creamy vanilla custard filling, this old-fashioned pie truly lets the graham cracker crust shine. Finish it with a fluffy meringue to take it from simple to party-ready.

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    German Chocolate Pie

    German Chocolate Pie

     Kristina Vanni

    For a chocolatey dessert that's easy to make, whip up this German chocolate pie. With coconut and pecans, it's a German chocolate cake in a buttery pie shell.

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    Nutella Pie

    Nutella Pie

    The Spruce Eats / Jessie Sheehan

    Impress everyone with this rich and creamy Nutella pie without ever turning on the oven. A simple chocolate cookie crust is topped with a chocolate and hazelnut custard and crowned with whipped cream. Make ahead so it can chill in the fridge before serving.

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    Key Lime Pie

    Key Lime Pie

    Diana Rattray

    Key lime pie is a beloved dessert that gets its refreshing flavor from fresh or bottled key lime juice. The rich lime custard is baked in a prepared graham cracker crust, then topped with optional meringue.

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    Lemon Cheesecake Pie

    Lemon Cheesecake Pie

    Diana Rattray

    Citrus lovers will adore this amazing lemon cheesecake pie. Cream cheese and fresh lemon juice and zest come together for a deliciously tangy treat.

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    Chocolate Walnut Pie With Kentucky Bourbon

    Kentucky Derby Chocolate Walnut Pie

    The Spruce

    Kentucky bourbon whiskey gives this ultra-decadent chocolate walnut pie a boozy kick. It's a classic Southern dessert recipe that's sure to become a favorite, no matter where in the world you live.

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    Peach Pie

    Peach Pie

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    Summer means peaches and there's no better time to whip up this pie than when they're at their peak. A pie shell is filled with fresh sliced fruit and topped with a vanilla-scented peach glaze for even more summer flavor.

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    Pecan Pie With Kentucky Bourbon

    Pecan Pie With Bourbon

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    Kentucky bourbon jazzes up this classic Southern pecan pie, a wonderful holiday dessert that guests will gobble right up.

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    Lemon Meringue Pie

    Lemon Meringue Pie

    Diana Rattray

     

    Lemon meringue is undoubtedly one of the world's favorite pies. This winning recipe uses fresh lemon juice and a fluffy meringue topping to make an absolute stunner.

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    Pecan Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust

    Easy pecan pie recipe

    The Spruce / Teena Agnel 

    Sweet, gooey, and decadent pecan pie is so easy to love, especially when baked in a graham cracker crust. Here's a simple recipe that helps you whip up this downhome treat with ease.

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    Orange Meringue Pie

    Orange Meringue Pie

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    This orange meringue pie offers a fun change from lemon meringue and has a sweetly familiar flavor that your family will love. It makes a great pie for the holidays when you want to surprise guests with an unexpected treat.

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    Pear Pie With Spiced Crust

    Pear Pie With Spiced Crust

    Diana Rattray

    Cardamon and ground ginger add extra flavor to the homemade pie crust featured in this elegant pear pie. The warming spices help bring out the best of the essential fall fruit and are especially lovely fresh from the oven.

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    Pineapple Coconut Chess Pie

    Pineapple Coconut Chess Pie-

    Diana Rattray

     

    This chess pie is a wonderful combination of two iconic tropical ingredients: coconut and pineapple. Bake one up for a summer pool party—or even in the cooler months when you need a tasty distraction from winter storms.

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    Plum Pie

    Fresh plum pie recipe

    The Spruce / Diana Chistruga

    Cinnamon adds something special to this fresh plum pie, a lovely dessert to serve at summer dinners, parties, and other gatherings.

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    Pumpkin Pecan Pie

    Classic pumpkin pecan pie recipe

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

    Cross a pumpkin pie with a pecan pie and you get one delicious hybrid. This pumpkin pecan pie tastes as good as it looks and is the perfect dessert when you can't settle on which to make for Thanksgiving.

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    Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

    Easy layered pumpkin cheesecake recipe

    ​The Spruce / Cara Cormack

    From the homemade cinnamon-spiced graham cracker crust to the luscious double layer of pumpkin filling, this cheesecake pie will impress everyone who tastes it.

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    Shoo Fly Pie

    Shoo Fly Pie

    Diana Rattray

     

    You'll be shooing away greedy hands from eating this pie before dinner is over! The classic treat has a rich molasses filling and crumbly brown sugar topping that's simply irresistible.

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    Rhubarb Custard Pie

    Classic rhubarb custard pie recipe

    The Spruce  / Ulyana Verbytska

    Overflowing in rhubarb from the garden? Turn the stalks into a fabulous rhubarb custard pie that takes no longer than 15 minutes to prepare if you use a store-bought pie crust.

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    Sugar Cream Pie

    slices of Indiana sugar cream pie

    The Spruce / Diana Rattray

    Have you tried old-fashioned sugar cream pie? It's an easy, custard-style pie flavored with butter, vanilla, and nutmeg that's sure to become a family favorite.

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    Strawberry Cream Pie

    Strawberry Cream Pie With Custard Filling

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    Strawberries and cream are a match made in dessert heaven. They come together beautifully in this wonderful recipe that includes a custard filling and a store-bought pastry shell to help save you time.

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    Sweet Potato Pie

    Sweet Potato Pie

    The Spruce

    When you're looking for a fall dessert, this crowd-pleasing recipe should be a top choice. The old-school recipe stays true to Southern tradition with a filling made with butter and mashed sweet potatoes and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon.

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    Watermelon Pie

    Watermelon Rinds
    Watermelon Rinds.

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    Chopped watermelon rinds are sweetened and cooked with spices, raisins, and pecans to create the summery sweet filling for this creative double-crust pie.

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    Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    Easy vegan pumpkin pie recipe

    The Spruce

    As a good host, your holiday celebrations call for desserts that taste great and suit everyone's needs. This homemade vegan pumpkin pie is a dairy-free alternative that's just as crave-worthy as the classic version.