Easy As Pie

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Florida ingredients shine in pies
Florida ingredients shine in pies

It’s time for this humble comfort food to make a comeback. Few desserts showcase seasonal fruits as lovingly as pie. At its best, pie brings together buttery, flaky crust and sweet, juicy filling in each bite. The basic fruit pie formula – ripe fruit barely enhanced, perhaps, by a hint of spice or a squeeze of lemon – varies only slightly, so once you’ve mastered the technique, improvise with other fruits. These recipes highlight seasonal Florida favorites. Roll up your sleeves, get out your rolling pin and pick out a pie to make today.


Fun Pie Facts

National Pie Day is Jan. 23. Pi Day is March 14. (Any excuse to make and/or eat pie!)

Yes, there is an American Pie Council. You can find recipes, pie festivals and information about the National Pie Championships for amateurs and professionals.

Key Lime Pie was adopted in 2006 as the official pie of Florida.

In the 19th century, fruit pies commonly eaten as breakfast food.

Pate Brisee

This classic pastry recipe comes together quickly in a food processor. Use the best quality butter you can find for best results. Use store-bought mix only as a last resort; there’s nothing...

Mary Lang's Grapefruit Pie

In the heart of Central Florida's citrus country, The Taste of Florida Cafe in Haines City serves up dishes made from family recipes, including their famous grapefruit pie, a recipe taken to Japan by...

Florida Blueberry Pie

A few varieties of blueberries grow in South Florida, but commercial farms are located farther north, especially in the central and northeast part of the state. Look for Florida blueberries in mid-...

Florida Strawberry Tart

Winter is strawberry season in South Florida. Find local berries at Homestead and Redland farmstands – Knaus Berry Farm is a good source for different varieties, such as Festival and Florida...

Florida Pecan Tart

Local honey and grated orange add dimension to this popular dessert. In Florida, commercial pecan farms are located in north Florida and south to Orlando. Toasting nuts before using enhances their...

Meyer Lemon Shaker Pie

Meyer lemons for pie
Named for plant explorer Frank Meyer, who spotted this fruit in a doorway in Beijing and shipped back a cutting, this aromatic lemon is believed to be a mixture of a mandarin and a citron, and is...

Plum and Walnut Tart

Plum and Walnut Tart
Top this rich tart with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla bean ice cream.

Chocolate Coffee Angel Pie

Chocolate Coffee Angel Pie
Angel pies – meringue shells piled high with whipped-cream fillings - are popular entries in regional cookbooks and home cook repertoires. This version, adapted from Miami Beach dessert maven Maida...

Moon Man Pie

Moon Man Pie made with coconut
This is Coconut Cream pie if you use Coco Loco, rum and sprinkle with coconut shavings; Brandy Alexander pie if you use cognac and creme de cacao and dust it with chocolate shavings, grasshopper pie...

Ganache Tarts

Buttery, not-too-sweet chocolate shortbread is topped with a dollop of dark chocolate ganache. Use your favorite bittersweet chocolate for the filling.