To say I love to make pies is a true understatement. I am obsessed with pies, especially summertime pies using the most succulent fresh fruits and berries. A hot bubbly pie fresh from the oven, the juices overflowing, dripping down the sides of the pie plate, I can’t think of a better dessert to serve family and friends. Oh, did I mention a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top? Simple pleasures, so perfect!

I learned to bake from my mother, Helen, who is ninety-seven years old. She loves to bake and shared her passion with me. I remember, at first watching her make pie dough, combining the ingredients, then she would roll out the dough, and line a pie plate. My favorite part was the mixing of the fruits with sugar and spices and then pour into the dough-lined dish.  Next, she would meticulously top with the remaining dough and crimp the edges together. My mother would make vents in the top of the pie, and finish with a brush egg yoke then the pie was ready for the oven.

Here are a few of my favorite pie recipes:

LUSCIOUS NECTARINE BLUEBERRY PIE

Luscious Nectarine Blueberry Pie

 

BLUEBERRY PIE

Fabulous All American Blueberry Pie

 

PEACH PIE IN PUFF PASTRY

Fresh Summer Peach Pie in Puff Pastry

 

 

PEACH SCHNAPPS PIE WITH STREUSEL TOPPING

Peach Schnapps Pie with Streusel Topping

 

Enjoy!