7 Delicious and Easy Pie Recipes to Get You Back in the Kitchen
Home-cooked pies are a great way to unite friends, family and new neighbors. There is a pie to suit every occasion from a quick and easy banana pie to the beloved pumpkin pie for fall.
If you’re new to baking, have no fear. Here are seven great easy pie recipes to woo your loved ones.
1. Cranberry Apple Pie
Hailing from New England, Cranberry Apple Pies are a take on Apple Pies and are a great way to bring the family together.
Total time: 6 hours
Serves 8
Ingredients
2 pounds of Granny Smith apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
2 cups of fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 9-inch basic flaky pie crust
1/2 cup of granola
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl toss together apples, cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, salt, and cinnamon.
2. Get the pie crust ready and pour the mixture into it. Sprinkle granola and dot butter over the pie.
3. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the apples are tender. If the top darkens too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
4. Leave it to cool before serving.
2. Pretzel Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie
This pie is for those who love mixing rich chocolaty goodness with a dash of savory. It’s also one of the easy pies to make for a large gathering such as parties or special occasions.
Total time: 1 hour 20 mins
Serves 16
Ingredients
1 all-purpose piecrust, doubled
8 eggs
2 cups of light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups of packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup or 1 1/2 sticks of melted, unsalted butter
2 tablespoons of bourbon
1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of salt
6 cups of pecans
2 cups of mini pretzels
2 cups of bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup flaked salt for sprinkling
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16- by 21-inch rectangle.
2. Transfer the dough to a jelly-roll pan and trim to a 1-inch overhang. Tuck the overhang underneath the tray and crimp the edges with your fork. Next, freeze for 15 minutes.
3. Whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, bourbon, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Stir in pecans, pretzels, and chocolate chips. Transfer mixture into prepared pie crust.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the pretzels’ darken. Cover with foil and bake until the filling puffs and the center is set for around 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Put the pan on a wire rack and sprinkle with flaked salt. Leave to cool.
3. Black Forest Fluff Pie
This recipe is the perfect way to show your devotion to Valentine’s Day or an anniversary. It has an easy pie filling which is rich and decadent, a chocoholic’s dream.
Total time: 2 hours (including chill time)
Serves 6
Ingredients
2 cups of chocolate graham cracker crumbs
3 ounces of cherry gelatin
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 1/4 cups water, divided
8 ounces of whipped topping
10 chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup of pecan pieces
Method
1. Spread crumbs in a 9 inches by 13 inches pan. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and dissolve gelatin in it. Next, stir remaining water and lemon juice into the gelatin.
2. Refrigerate until the pie is partially set. Fold in whipped topping, cherries, and pecans. Then spread over crumbs.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve. You can also garnish with whipped cream, cherries, chocolate shavings or chocolate chips.
4. Pumpkin Pie
Fall is right around the corner so it makes sense to follow one of many pumpkin pie recipes. Pumpkin, a symbol of harvest time, is a great addition to your Thanksgiving feast and another reason to celebrate.
Total time: 1 hour 10 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
15 ounces of pumpkin
14-ounce can of condensed milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of salt
9 inches of unbaked pie crust
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices, and salt in a medium bowl until the mixture is smooth.
2. Transfer into pie crust and bake for 15 minutes.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes. To check it’s ready, insert a knife 1 inch from the crust and it should come out clean.
4. Cool and garnish as desired.
5. Raspberry Buttermilk Pie
No summer’s day is complete without a raspberry buttermilk pie. This dessert is light, tasty and the perfect end to a summer BBQ. Top tip: try using ceramic cookware to help the buttermilk set quicker.
Total time: 7 hours
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups of buttermilk
3/4 cup of sugar
1/2 cup or 1 stick of melted, unsalted butter
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
5 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 9-inch pie crust, par-baked
1/3 cup of raspberry jam
1/2 cup of toasted sliced almonds
Method
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk together buttermilk, sugar, butter, flour, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt.
2. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake until the center is partially set but still wobbly, for 40 to 50 minutes.
3. Let it cool and chill for 4 to 5 hours. You can tell when the center is firm.
6. Royal Banana Cream Pie
This is an easy pie recipe, one that your family and friends will love. It’s quick pie to make, just prepare it the day before you need it and serve.
Total time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients
3 ounces of instant vanilla pudding (or banana pudding)
1 cup of milk
8 ounces of softened cream cheese
1 can or 14-ounces of sweetened condensed milk
1 container or 8 ounces of whipped topping
1 regular pie crust
1 or 2 sliced bananas
Coconut is optional
Method
1. Beat milk, pudding, and cream cheese. Next, beat sweetened condensed milk into cream cheese and stir into pudding mixture.
2. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Then spread half of the mixture into the crust and top with sliced bananas.
3. Spread with the rest of the filling.
4. Top with the rest of the whipped topping and chill at least 3 hours or overnight. If you’d like, top the pie with toasted coconut.
7. Key Lime Pie
For those who love simple pie recipes, consider whipping up a Key Lime Pie. It’s low in fat and sugar, perfect for those after a taste of paradise during the summer.
Total time: 1 hour 3 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients
1/4 cup of boiling water
2 cartons (6 ounces each) of Key lime yogurt
1 carton or 8 ounces of frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (6 ounces)
Method
1. Add boiling water and gelatin into a large bowl.
2. Stir for two minutes to dissolve the gelatin and whisk in yogurt.
3. Fold in whipped topping and pour into crust.
4. Cover the pie and refrigerate until set, for two hours.
Which of These Easy Pie Recipes Will You Choose?
Those who love pies but aren’t fond of baking have so many options with these easy pie recipes. Whether it’s a tangy, lime pie or a self-indulgent pretzel and chocolate slab pie, there is something for everyone and every occasion. Have fun with these recipes and experiment with garnish and even flavors. Happy baking!
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