Yes, this is a bit over the top but it’s an extra special apple pie for those extra special occasions. It’s not a lot of work, just a lot of words.
Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. white sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 Tbsp. butter - melted
3/4 cup caramel flavored ice cream topping
1 cup […]

Spring & Summer mean lemon pie! What’s great about this pie is that it’s started on the stove top then placed in the fridge for a few hours. Make it in the morning to enjoy after dinner.
Graham Cracker Crust:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 Cup (about 3/4 stick) melted butter
Preheat […]

Oh what comfort food this is! And what a breeze to make. Refrigerated pie dough by Pillsbury makes this worthy of serving to company. Sure homemade is always better than store-bought, but for a weeknight meal this is just fine! We had buttered egg noodles and broccoli with it.
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or bacon […]

My daughter Amanda’s favorite pie. It’s a must-make each year for her birthday. So rich, thick, and fattening that once a year is probably enough, though I must admit we can barely wait for May to roll around. This year we may even share with company, though it’ll be hard. Also, a gracious nod to […]

Not your everyday run of the mill pie. This is dreamy rich & good! Be sure to serve with strong coffee, tea or a tall glass of cold milk.

1 Pre-baked 9-inch pie shell
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup pure maple syrup (better syrup makes for a better pie)
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ […]

Even if you don’t care for Sweet Potatoes, chances are you’ll like this pie.
Gingersnap Cookies Crust:
25 gingersnap cookies
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) melted butter
Filling:
1 good sized sweet potato, peeled &; chunked
1 1/2 Tsp. flour
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 tsp. ginger
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. (or a pinch) of ground cloves
1/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup […]

This is a crumb-topped apple pie simply because I forgot to make a 2-crust pie dough today when I was preparing this! Oh well, mistakes sometimes turn out to be delicious!

Single crust pie dough
(Refer to my “Pies” Section)

Filling:
8-10 granny smith apples, peeled & chunked
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1-1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 […]

The name says it all.

1 9 inch pre-baked pastry or graham cracker crust

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 1/2 cups whole milk
6 Tbsp. Hershey’s Syrup
2 egg yolks, very well beaten
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

In a medium pot, combine well the sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in the milk, […]

Not just a retro thing. Best eaten the same day it’s made.

1 pre-baked pie shell (homemade or store-bought is fine, too)

4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
3 extra large eggs
1 cup half-n-half
1/2 grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg

Pre-bake the pie shell at 350 degrees, take out of oven, then turn up […]

The name of this recipe is a tall order to fill, but I’ve worked with many a pie dough and had trouble with more than I care to admit. So, in my search for the “Perfect Pie Crust” this is what happened. You can make it super fast in a food processor or it can […]