For many, there is nothing like a kitchen filled with the fragrant scent of freshly baked pie, especially when combined with the rewarding joy of making one from scratch. Some even say there's something almost spiritual about the baking of pies. Every slice is a testament to the maker's love and devotion. This is perhaps why old-fashioned, home-baked pies come with so many warm, fuzzy feelings and memories.
Inside this cook, you'll discover a brief history of pies, some helpful tips to make the perfect pie, and a few pie crust recipes so you won't have to rely on the store-bought ones. And of course, you'll also find over 90 delicious vintage pie recipes including:
CUSTARD PIES
Flapper Pie
Vinegar Pie
Boston Cream Pie
CHOCOLATE PIES
Chocolate Custard Pie
Frozen Mud Pie
Cocoa Cream Pie
SUGAR AND OTHER SWEET PIES
Sugar Cream Pie
Maple Syrup Pie
Burnt Caramel Pie
SPECIAL OCCASION PIES
Italian Easter Pie
Fruit Cocktail Eggnog Pie
Funeral Pie
NUT AND DRIED FRUIT-BASED PIES
Caramel Pecan Pie
Praline Pie
Hillbilly Pie
APPLE-BASED PIES
Johnny Appleseed Pie
King Kamehameha Pie
Marlborough Pie
BERRY PIES
Mom's Strawberry Pie
Old-Fashioned Gooseberry Pie
Impossible Cherry Pie
CITRUSY PIES
Lemon Cream Pie
Lemonade Chiffon Pie
Lime Cheesecake Pie
COCONUT AND PINEAPPLE PIES
Pineapple Cream Pie
Millionaire Pie
Sawdust Pie
OTHER FRUITY PIES
Mom's Vintage Rhubarb Pie
Banana Rum Pie
Peach Parfait Pie
Recipes come with a detailed list of ingredients, the number of servings, the prep and cooking times, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and nutrition facts.