Fruit & Berry Pies

Blueberry was my father's favorite pie,and Darby was his name.  It makes me happy when I bake it and remember him.  Here's to our Dads!

When rhubarb arrives, we know it's officially spring.  Get some!  Make this pie!  See the recipe for what mellows the tartness and sweetness together, making it "royal."

This is first pie I ever made, the one that got me started on a lifetime of baking pies. It’s simple, delicious and easy! I’ve made it so many times I can make it by heart.

This apple-cranberry combination is especially loved during the holidays, and the red color makes it spectacular!  This pie won a blue ribbon in the "non-traditional apple pie" category at the NM State Fair by a Pie Pal, John.  Thanks for sharing, John!

The element of surprise makes this pie a total delight. First, there's a hint of orange that enlivens the berries. Then the berries themselves are fresh, not baked, so they burst with flavor. They're nestled in a pre-baked pastry, top and bottom, and coddled in a shiny glaze. Took "Best of Show" at a state fair pie contest in 1999.

Love rhubarb? This one will fill the bill, and then some! Recipe makes an 11 or 12" pie, enough for company, and is striking with the bright red filling bubbling up through your delicate lattice crust. A splash of orange juice makes it even more bold. Won a blue ribbon at the state fair in 2004.

Blackberries are an underrated pastry filling!  They fill your pie with a sense of garden-fresh wholesomeness and the touch of orange adds vibrancy.  You're gonna love this one.  Bonus:  frozen blackberries are available all year.

Winner of the 'Merry Month of May' pie contest!  This recipe was created to use the Costa Rican sour oranges or 'mandarinas.'. They are very sour and are used in place of lemons.

Peach pie is my favorite, made with ripe, juicy, flavorful peaches.  Save those perfect peaches from late summer time and make this.  It got a blue ribbon at the state fair!

My husband's Grandma, Mambie, had this fabulous pie at a restaurant in Santa Fe, NM. She asked the chef for the recipe and was told "no". This recipe was tucked into her bill. The restaurant is gone now, but the pie remains as our family's favorite apple pie. I have even made it in a huge sheet pan for my Mum's birthday.

It's a winner!  It took a blue ribbon at the NM State Fair pie contest in 2013.  Plus, even better, it can be made with frozen fruit any time of the year.  Plus it has a beautiful color and deep flavor!