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Celebrating National Pie Day!

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National Pie Day 2016

It’s probably not a big surprise that I love to bake pies.  Sometimes I don’t even care if I get a piece, I just love the idea of filling a crust with something savory or sweet and dressing it up a bit with a lovely topping or garnish.  Did you know I have more than 60 PIE RECIPES on SRFD?  If you look back in the archives you’ll see (along with some not so great photos) that I baked one pie each week in 2011.  That was an amazingly fun and delicious project especially with an abundance of culinary consultants on hand at the time.  We’re empty nesters now with few young adult visitors so my pie peeps are no longer at the ready to gobble up a slice or two at a moments notice.

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

We’re currently snowed in with an epic blizzard pounding the Washington D.C. area.  I love a good snow and am not complaining one bit!  If we’re going to get some snow, let’s go with 20-30 inches.  I feel very sure I’ll have a picture or two to post so check back for a bunch of very bright, white photos .  Maybe a new pie or tart would be a good snow day project 🙂

 

French Coconut Pie

French Coconut Pie

There seems to be a “national” day for everything now,  but to me National Pie Day is something just a bit more than a way to celebrate eating a slice of pie.  The truly great recipes are often the simple ones passed down from generation to generation, with our parents and grandparents teaching us how to roll out crust.  It’s our heritage, a legacy, and certainly a delicious way to celebrate family.  People love to eat pie, and are thrilled to see them on the holiday table or at a family picnic.  Pies can be made any time of the year.  Cold pies are a terrific treat in the summer – like a good tart Key Lime Pie and warm Skillet Apple Pie is a favorite in the fall.

 

Apricot Pie

Apricot Pie from The View From Great Island

Fruit pies are some of the best desserts ever made.  Fresh picked berries or fruit are mixed with sugar then lovingly scooped into a pastry lined pie plate and baked until bubbly hot and thickened into a colorful syrup.  How simple is that?

 

Banoffee-Pie

Banoffee Pie

The American Pie Council   “... is the only organization committed to preserving America’s pie heritage and promoting American’s love affair with pies. Designed to raise awareness, enjoyment and consumption of pies, the APC offers Amateur, Professional and Commercial Memberships.”   APC hosts annual competitions and if you are a member they will help you research any information not immediately available.  For a low cost one time joining fee, you can be a life member and benefit from their research and advice.  The American Pie Council began promoting and sponsoring  National Pie Day in 1986 as a way to commemorate Crisco’s 75th anniversary.

 

Black Bottom Bourbon Pecan Pie

Black Bottom Bourbon Pecan Pie from The View from Great Island

My maternal grandmother “Mammaw” was the first to teach me how to make pies.  We made 10 apple pies in one day with apples picked fresh from her trees.  Mammaw froze unbaked pies for use throughout the year.  She was a master at using everything she had, and wasted nothing.  My mom was also an amazing baker and a willing teacher.  They both would have been proud to know I won a blue ribbon once at a county fair for apple pie.  I was so excited!

 

Blueberry Crumble Pie

Blueberry Crumble Pie

Over the years I’ve taught a few people to make pies, and have offered to help many, many others.  My daughter Allie made Minny’s Chocolate Pie as her first and my niece Shannon made a fresh Blueberry Pie while visiting us in Virginia.  Shannon has gone on to make many pies for family and friends and is their go-to family baker during the holidays.  It makes me happy to know I’ve passed on a skill taught to me by her great-grandmother.

 

Butterscotch-Pie

Butterscotch Pie

Do you have a favorite pie?  Here are a few more amazing recipes that may just be your “new” favorite pie!

 

Chocolate-Espresso-Pudding-Pie-@createdbydiane

Chocolate Espresso Pudding Pie by Created by Diane

 

Lemon Chess

Lemon Chess Pie – a classic southern favorite!

Mini-Smore-Pies-in-Mason-Jar-Lids-@createdbydiane

Mini S’More Pies from Created by Diane

 

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Chocolate Pecan Pie – my family’s favorite holiday pie

 

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Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie – so good and so easy – a must make!

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Have a lovely weekend.

Tricia

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28 Comments

  1. Monica says

    January 25, 2016 at 7:41 am

    You have the most amazing portfolio of pies, Tricia. Each one just astounds me. Your family and friends are the luckiest – I think we all know that by now!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 25, 2016 at 10:03 am

      Monica you are so sweet and make me feel great! Thank you so much. Have a lovely week – hope it warms up!

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  2. Susan says

    January 24, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Oh my, if I could only have a small sliver of each 🙂 What a great round up of pie recipes, Tricia!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 24, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you Susan – I have more!

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  3. Muna Kenny says

    January 24, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    I’m not ashamed to say that I want a slice from each and every pie in this post 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 24, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      No shame at all! Hope you will give a few a try! Thanks for stopping by Muna!

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  4. Diana says

    January 24, 2016 at 7:05 am

    I’ve just embarked on making pies from scratch. And you have SO MANY beautiful pies here at SRFD. Think I’ll try the Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie next. God bless those wonderful pie- making hands! 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 24, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Oh you are going to love that pie Diana! I adore that custard filling – delicious!!! Good luck and best wishes. Good for you!

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  5. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    January 24, 2016 at 1:40 am

    Gosh..all those amazing treat! I would totally do anything for that coconut pie!! So tempting!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 24, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Thanks Angie – it is a sweet one 🙂

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  6. cheri says

    January 23, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    Hi Tricia, you should do on-line pie making sessions, I would be one of the first to sign up, great line-up!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 24, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Next time I do a pie I will include lots of details just for you! Thank you so much for the great suggestion and the confidence!

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  7. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    January 23, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    Absolutely loving all your pies. You are definitely the pie queen 🙂 I suck at making pies. That’s why I don’t make any!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 24, 2016 at 8:26 am

      I don’t believe that for one minute – you are a food artist and do amazing things with dough – you can do this!!!

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  8. sippitysup says

    January 23, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    Pie I can relate to. 20-30 inches of snow? That I cannot even imagine. Is there such a thing as snow pie? GREG

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      I don’t know about snow pie – but there is snow ice cream! Thanks for stopping by Greg!

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  9. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    January 23, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Where do I start? These all look fabulous! I love being snowed in. I think it gives one a chance to relax. It is very warm here to today, but I’d still love a slice of pie!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      I know you understand the snow thing Abbe – glad you have good weather and hoping the Bronco’s win tomorrow!

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  10. Larry says

    January 23, 2016 at 10:50 am

    I’m a pie fan and yours looks delicious Tricia. My SIL bought us a coconut cream pie yesterday from a local bakery.

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      Coconut cream is always a great choice! Enjoy and safe travels 🙂 Sorry you missed the snow!

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  11. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    January 22, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    You are the Pie Queen!!! You have such a beautiful touch with pies of all kinds, Tricia, I love how you photograph them, too, they are just irresistible 🙂 Thanks for including me, now I need to go find some pie — I’m hungry 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:21 am

      Thank you Sue for letting me including your beautiful pies! Hope you have a lovely weekend 🙂

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  12. Chris Scheuer says

    January 22, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    I think I need to sit at your feet for “pie lessons”. I’m not the best, perhaps because my true roots are northern (being raised and growing up in the Midwest). Give me a pinch of yeast and a jar of flour, and I’m good to go, but not so much with pie crusts. Everything looks wonderful Tricia! I’m craving pie now 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:22 am

      For people that don’t want to make homemade crusts, I encourage buying the remade ones in the dairy section at the store. It gives you some practice with a rolling pin and, well, you get to eat pie! Thanks so much Chris – hope the weather is okay down your way!

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  13. Betty says

    January 22, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    So many pies, and nowhere to go! Looks like I’ll be close to home all weekend, and I have a willing pie-eater at my house. Perfect combination! 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:23 am

      I don’t think you’ll be going anywhere (school) on Monday either – this is a doozy!

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  14. Diane (Created by Diane) says

    January 22, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    Oh my goodness, I LOVE pie…. and these all look so fantastic. I need to get in the kitchen and make one!

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    • Tricia Buice says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:24 am

      Thanks Diane – I love all your mini pies – so easy to eat and just adorable to look at 🙂

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