I decided to pit apple pie recipes from Ina Garten and Martha Stewart against each other. Only one was worth the mess.

That scrap of paper moved into my box of recipes, and I've used it consistently for more than 30 years to make my own pies.

A custard pie is a pie with an egg-based filling that bakes up smooth and creamy. As the filling bakes, the eggs help it set ...

This is our family’s favorite pie crust for ease of use with a flaky outcome. We use vegetable shortening for easy dough handling and maximum flakiness; unsalted butter adds rich flavor. Put flour, ...

Pumpkin pie made with canned pumpkin is all well and good, but pumpkin pie made with fresh butternut squash purée is even ...

If you want to step up your game this Thanksgiving, try making your own pie crust! This recipe results in the butteriest, flakiest crust, which is perfect for any kind of pie. In a medium deep mixing ...

Scoop ice cream into blender/food processer and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into pie crust, filling halfway, reserve ...

Pie flavors don’t have to be limited to a flaky crust. From fruity fillings to warm spices, the best part of pie can shine in ...

2 (15-ounce) cans pumpkin puree (I prefer Libby’s) ...

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