Food and Recipes Desserts Pies 26 Fruit Pie Recipes To Make Any Season Enjoy a delicious fruit pie all year long with these recipes. By Abby Fribush Abby Fribush Abby Fribush is the Editorial Fellow at Southern Living and joined the team in 2023. She is a writer and editor with almost 5 years of experience in lifestyle content for local and international magazines. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on February 9, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Fruit pies highlight the best of every season; from tart and sweet cherry pies in summer to spicy and warm apple pies in fall, there is always a fruit pie recipe that will make the most of seasonal produce. Whether you're up for a labor-of-love dessert or just want a quick treat, there's a pie in our recipe box that's just right for you, especially if you've just come home from the farmers' market. We've rounded up a variety of fruit pie recipes including easy skillet pies, shareable slab pies, and intricate lattice pies to inspire your next baking venture. 01 of 26 Blueberry Pie FRED HARDY, FOOD STYLIST: MARGARET MONROE DICKEY, PROP STYLIST: CALEB CLARKE Blueberry pies are among the most beautiful desserts—with a vivid purple hue and sweetly tart flavor, this recipe perfects the coveted summer treat. This pie features a bite of freshness from added herbs and honey along with a zingy lemon zest to make it stand out. Get the Recipe 02 of 26 Easy Skillet Apple Pie Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley While traditional apple pies are a favorite all over the country, this skillet apple pie packs all the delicious flavors of the original without the hassle. With a layer of brown sugar caramel on the bottom of the pan, this pie is a simple yet impactful twist on the classic. Get the Recipe 03 of 26 Pear Pie Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless With textures and flavors similar to an apple pie, this pear pie is an unexpected twist on the classic. Spiced to perfection and baked in a flaky crust with brown sugar crumbles, this pie will be a welcome surprise on the holiday dessert table. Get the Recipe 04 of 26 Banana Pudding Pie Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis It's hard to go wrong with a classic banana pudding, but this banana pudding pie is a terrific spin on the Southern-favorite dessert. With a browned butter-vanilla wafer crust, silky banana custard, and vanilla bean whipped cream, this may become your new go-to recipe. Get the Recipe 05 of 26 Grape Pie Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Go retro with this juicy and rich grape pie. It's sweet with a bit of tartness, and the filling turns jammy while baking to make for a comforting treat. Get the Recipe 06 of 26 Junkberry Pie Molly Bolton Inspired by the famed Junkberry Pie from Royer’s Pie Haven in Round Top, Texas, this pie uses six different fruits and can be easily customized to fit your desired flavor. Loaded with freshness from the fruits and a silkiness from a sour cream topping, this pie is perfect any time of year. Get the Recipe 07 of 26 Pineapple Pie Micah A. Leal A popular dessert in Mexico, this baked pineapple pie is a deliciously unexpected treat that is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Homemade pie dough is filled with pineapple, cinnamon, and star anise to create a blend of flavors that is perfect for any time of year. Get the Recipe 08 of 26 Persimmon Pie With Pecan Streusel Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox If you're looking to switch it up from a pumpkin or sweet potato pie this holiday season, meet this luscious persimmon pie. With a similar flavor profile to a pumpkin pie with a fruity twist, this dessert is sure to wow your dinner guests. Get the Recipe 09 of 26 Blackberry Pie Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Fresh blackberries take the spotlight in this bright and spicy pie. Baked in a fabulously flaky crust with hints of lemon and cinnamon, this pie is as delicious as it is beautiful. Get the Recipe 10 of 26 Peach-Blueberry Pie Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Combine fresh juicy peaches and blueberries to make this rich pie. With pops of lemon and cinnamon in the filling, this pie is literally bursting with flavor to enjoy this summer. Get the Recipe 11 of 26 Fig Pie Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Make the most of fig season with this custardy fig pie. With bright flavors from fresh figs, ginger, and lemon juice, you'll end up with a delectably warm pie that's sure to impress. Get the Recipe 12 of 26 Mixed Berry Slab Pie Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen Give your round pie dish a break with this simple slab pie. Made with bright raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, you'll make the most of your farmers' market haul with this tart dessert. Get the Recipe 13 of 26 Cherry Pie Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist Christina Daley Nothing says "all-American summer" quite like a mouthwatering cherry pie. This recipe keeps it classic and lets fresh cherries hold the spotlight, though a dollop of vanilla ice cream would be a perfect complement to this treat. Get the Recipe 14 of 26 Stone Fruit Lattice Slab Pie Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen Save your favorite stone fruits for this simple yet satisfying slab pie. Made with fresh cherries, peaches, and nectarines, this recipe will give you a delicious and shareable treat with only 10 minutes of active time and an impressive lattice design. Get the Recipe 15 of 26 Strawberry-Rhubarb Pretzel Pie Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Hadas Smirnoff The nostalgic strawberry-pretzel salad just got a major upgrade. Meet the strawberry-rhubarb pretzel pie: a salty and sweet treat filled with fresh fruit and baked in a delectable pretzel crust. Get the Recipe 16 of 26 Arkansas Black Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox From Benton County, Arkansas comes this stunning, rich black apple pie. Made with tart Arkansas Black apples and topped with a drizzle of sweet homemade caramel sauce, get a taste of the Natural State with this treat. Get the Recipe 17 of 26 Sour Cream Apple Pie Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Sent in by reader Beverly Thompson, this pie comes straight from her late mother's recipe box and is comfort in a dish. The cup of sour cream adds a fabulous richness and the streusel topping is the perfect crunchy finish. Get the Recipe 18 of 26 Mixed Stone Fruit Pie Alison Miksch Pick your favorite stone fruits of the season for this tasty mixed stone fruit pie. Complete with a homemade graham cracker crust, this is the refreshing treat you've been waiting for. Get the Recipe 19 of 26 Cranberry Apple Pie Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Add a hint of tartness to a traditional apple pie with this cranberry apple pie. Tangy, juicy cranberries complement the sweetness of the apples delightfully without to make the perfect fall treat. Get the Recipe 20 of 26 Peach Chiffon Pie Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This recipe dates back to July 1989 submitted by Mrs. Clifford B. Smith and has continued to be a favorite among readers. This sweet peach chiffon pie is a fluffy delight with an added crunch from pecans and saltine cracker crumbs. Get the Recipe 21 of 26 Watermelon Pie Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The ultimate retro summer dessert, this watermelon pie has all the flavors of summer packed into one fluffy bite. Made with fresh watermelon and a cookie crust, this surprising treat will delight all season. Get the Recipe 22 of 26 Peach Custard Pie Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox Use up your firm-ripe peaches in this silky peach custard pie. The soft custard filling complements the firm peach slices for a delightful texture and the perfect make-ahead dessert. Get the Recipe 23 of 26 Florida Orange Grove Pie Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Ana Kelly Originally published in The Gasparilla Cookbook from 1961, this retro citrusy pie has held up decades later. The creamy orange filling is housed in a crispy, candy-like meringue that is sure to impress guests. Get the Recipe 24 of 26 Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen Be the star of the dessert spread with this adorable blueberry-orange blossom honey slab pie. Fresh and fruity, this shareable treat is made with berries, honey, sugar, vanilla, and hints of orange and lemon. Cut out pastry dough with your favorite cookie cutters to get that wow factor. Get the Recipe 25 of 26 Apple Cider Vinegar Pie Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist Christine Keely While vinegar pies may sound daunting, this apple cider vinegar pie is bursting with tang and sweetness. The vinegar, which is used instead of lemon juice, helps create a creamy filling and the sautéed apples add a warmth that makes for a satisfying bite. Get the Recipe 26 of 26 Granny Smith Apple Pie Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns This cozy apple pie may look traditional, but it has a surprising secret ingredient: roasted Granny Smith apples. Cooking the apples in the oven beforehand makes the filling tender and gives the fruit a deep, caramelized flavor for a game-changing spin on the classic. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit