When the summer harvest starts to dwindle, we look forward to the upcoming holiday season, which is rightly associated with some delicious homemade pies.
Baking a pie that is fit for fall means utilizing plenty of chocolate and nuts to make a comforting and delicious treat.
Dried cherries are set with a small amount of brandy. Hazelnuts have their skins removed and are roasted until golden brown to enhance their flavor.
These ingredients are combined with chopped pieces of chocolate for a sweet and creamy pie filling that will certainly warm you in the winter months.
This homemade pie uses a combination of sour cherries, sweet cherries, and dried cherries to create a contrast of flavors and textures.
You can mix and match the types of cherries you prefer as long as you stick to the same overall quantity that the recipe suggests.
Hints of nutmeg and vanilla can be tasted when you bite into the filling adding to the sweetness of the pie.
A wonderful flaky, sugary crust and lattice top encase the cherry filling for the perfect pie. Sprinkle some granulated sugar on top for that extra crunch!
When making a cherry pie, it doesn’t just have to contain cherries. Introducing other fruits to the filling helps to balance out the tartness that cherries often have.
Here, apples have been used to create a mellow sweetness in the pie filling. Sprinkles of cinnamon should be evident too, offering a warm comforting feeling as you much your way through a slice.
Ready-made pastry can be used as an easier alternative to this recipe, make sure to leave enough to cover the top with a crust.
Cutting slits into the crust allows the steam to escape from the pie to avoid overcooking the fruit.
Have you ever wondered what an Old Fashioned cocktail and piece of cherry pie would be like combined? Look no further than this delicious cherry bourbon pie, topped with a crumble mixture of oats, almonds, and light brown sugar.
If you don’t fancy yourself as a pie crust extraordinaire just yet, this recipe also comes with a foolproof all-butter pie crust recipe that is super easy to make and avoids any disasters.
Using store-bought crusts with this recipe may lead to a soggy pie, so use them at your own risk!
Tart pitted cherries are used here, but you can use any combination of the fruit you like.
Almond extract, vanilla, and lemon juice are added to the fruit to help balance out the tartness and add some classic pie flavors.
This recipe goes the extra mile with a lattice topping and an egg wash that helps to make that beautiful brown pastry color we all know and love.
Three types of cherries are used in this pie for a blend of sweetness and tartness that you’d expect from an enticing cherry pie.
To balance out these flavors, hints of dark chocolate are grated into the filling. Don’t forget to save some for the top.
It might seem odd to cook a pie in a skillet pan, but this recipe justifies it by making an incredibly thick and flaky pie crust which will come out the perfect golden brown color on top and bottom.
When we say ‘rustic’ we mean a free-form pie that doesn’t require a pan to cook it in, giving it a rustic look.
The rustic crust is made from the usual ingredients, as well as buttermilk which helps to keep the crust slightly tender.
Golden Delicious apples and dried tart cherries make up the filling of this pie along with some sweeteners such as sugar and some lemon juice for bitterness.
Baking a mouth-watering vegan cherry pie that is lower in fat than a traditional pie has never been easier.
Plus, you can eat a lot more of it. When fall hits, it’s time to start baking golden-crusted pies that flake in your mouth.
The crust simply substitutes normal butter for a vegan alternative, whilst the filling contains deliciously sweet pitted cherries.
Any type of cherry can be added here, frozen, dried or fresh. A splash of vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the filling which can be thickened using cornstarch where necessary.
For those that follow paleo diets, you don’t have to miss out on a delicious piece of pie any longer! Technically, not a pie recipe but these cherry pie bars will still make your mouth water.
The perfect blend of gooey sweet cherry filling is topped with a maple glaze with these gluten-free and grain-free bars.
The crust and topping are made from almond flour and tapioca flour as opposed to the usual stuff.
It’s flavored with almond and vanilla extract as well as some sugar and sea salt. You don’t need wheat to make a tasty treat!
Cherries and chocolate are a match made in heaven. This classic combination is used to add a twist to a pecan pie.
The dried cherries are soaked in brandy before being added to the pie filling, for a non-alcoholic alternative you can use a cherry juice blend.
Besides cherries, the pie filling contains chopped pieces of sweet chocolate and pecans which add a lovely texture to the pie. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Streusel is a crumbly topping made from butter, flour, and sugar. It’s used on top of pies and other baked goods such as cakes and muffins.
This recipe uses a crunchy almond streusel topping that uses light brown sugar as it provides more sweetness to a pie. Apples and your choice of dried cherries are mixed with lemon juice and almond extract for the filling.
The crust uses vegetable shortening, but other types of fat such as butter and lard can also be used. If you’re not confident enough to make your own crust, have a pre-made one waiting in the refrigerator.
Final Thoughts
There is always an excuse to bake a pie, especially after reading this article full of fresh and tasty ideas. We hope you found it mouth-wateringly interesting!
Have you ever made something so delicious that you wished you could savor it forever?
Only to find that the recipe has now mysteriously vanished from your phone and the entirety of the internet. Yep, there’s not much more painful than that.
Hi, my name is Mark Williams and I have been infatuated with cooking since I was young. I would beg my mother to pull a chair up to the counter so I could watch what she was doing.
