All-American Apple Pie is the quintessential autumn dessert. This classic pie has a harmonious balance of tangy apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and a splash of lemon juice to awaken the flavors. The delicious filling is enveloped in a flawlessly flaky crust. Why this is THE BEST Apple Pie Recipe The key to a great American …
Pies & Tarts
My recipes for all sorts of pies and tarts. From Classic Apple Pie to decadent Banana Cream pie to French Apple Frangipane Tart.
Of course you’ll find a basic pie crust recipe, but how about Sourdough Pie Crust or Cornmeal Pie Crust?
Cozy up with a plate of homemade Apple Dumplings! Nothing is more delightful than the scent of cinnamon and apples baking. You’ll love the heavenly combination of apples nestled in flaky pastry drizzled with brown sugar syrup. Apple Dumplings can easily be made from scratch. Wrap apple halves in flaky dough then bake them in …
Treat yourself with this tasty Fig Tart. The crunchy almond crust, creamy ricotta filling and honey-sweetened fig compote are a match made in dessert heaven. Why you’ll love this fig tart recipe Obviously you’ll love this tart because it’s delicious. Even better, the components can be prepared in advance. This is the perfect work-ahead recipe. …
Chocolate Raspberry Tart! This beautiful tart is made with a dark chocolate short crust filled with luscious chocolate crémeux and it’s topped with ruby red raspberries. A really great fruit tart should have 3 elements that work in harmony – a vibrant fresh fruit topping, a rich and creamy filling and a sweet and crisp …
Peach Mango Pie is the perfect marriage of gorgeous tree ripened peaches with juicy mango in a flaky pastry crust. Make this not too sweet pie when you’re craving a tropical inspired treat. Pie, pie, pie. I can’t get enough pie! I’ve talked about my love of all things pie, and I’ve talked about my …
I can’t wait for you to taste this amazing Blackberry Tart! Juicy blackberries and velvety white chocolate crémeux come together for a truly luscious treat. Trust me, you won’t be able to resist this heavenly dessert! A really great fruit tart should have 3 elements that work in harmony – a vibrant fresh fruit topping, …
This fabulous fruit tart with custard filling features a buttery crust and an array of beautiful fresh fruit over a creamy filling scented with vanilla bean. The vibrant colors and textures of the fruits not only add to the beauty of the tart but also provide a burst of fresh and natural flavors with each …
Pear Frangipane Tart (Tarte Bourdaloue) features a crisp sweet-crust filled with rich almond frangipane and vanilla poached pears. A light pear glaze is the prefect finishing touch. This classic and elegant tart is fit for any dessert table. Tarte Bourdaloue sounds fancy but it’s actually pretty easy to make. All the components can be made …
French Apple Tart! A crisp sweet-crust is filled with roasted apple compote and topped with a blossom of sliced apples. A classic and elegant tart fit for any dessert table. We often assume that French pastries are fancy and difficult to make. That can be true. But my favorite French recipes are those that are …
Peach Dumplings are easy to make from scratch. Wrap fresh peach halves in flaky dough then bake them in a simple brown sugar syrup for built-in sauce. Serve these beauties with a scoop of ice cream for a wonderful summer treat. Like tomatoes, peaches really are only worth eating when they’re in season. I eat as …