3 Delicious Recipes for National Pie Day

National Pie Day, celebrated on January 23, is just one week away!

That means TODAY is the perfect day to go out, get some pie-making supplies, and start baking in preparation for this delicious holiday!

Yum!

Need some inspiration on what types of pies to make?

Here are a few of our favorite recipes…

Classic Apple Pie Recipe

It just wouldn’t be National Pie Day without making a traditional, classic, and tasty apple pie.

The following recipe is very easy to make and turns out a great pie every time…

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter
• Ice water
• 1/4 cup PLUS 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3 lbs. apples, (Granny smith and Macintosh), peeled, cored and sliced, (about 8 cups)
• 1 Tbsp. milk

Directions:

To make the crust…

1. Combine 2 cups flour and salt in medium bowl.
2. Cut in unsalted butter with pastry blender or two knives until coarse crumbs form.
3. Add 4 to 5 Tbsp. ice water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until dough forms.
4. Knead dough with floured hands and shape into two discs, one slightly larger than the other.
5. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 425°.
7. Unwrap larger disc of dough and roll on lightly floured surface from center to edges to form 12-in. circle. Press into 9-in. pie plate; set aside.
8. Unwrap remaining pie dough and roll on lightly floured surface to form 10-in. circle; set aside.

To make the filling…

1. Combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup flour and cinnamon in large bowl.
2. Add apples; toss until coated.

To finish pie…

1. Arrange apple mixture in pie crust.
2. Top with remaining pie crust and seal edges. Brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar.
3. Arrange pie on heated baking sheet and bake 10 minutes.
4. Decrease oven to 375°. Bake 1 hour or until juices are bubbling.
5. Cool on wire rack.

Recipe Source: http://www.countrycrock.com/recipes/detail/51680/1/classic-apple-pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Chocolate and peanut butter lovers, rejoice!

This chocolate peanut butter pie recipe is sweet, decadent, and bound to be a new family favorite.

Give it a try…

Ingredients:

• 25 whole chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• One 8-ounce package whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed

Directions:

To make the crust…

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Crush the cookies until they’re fine crumbs.
3. Pour the melted butter over the top and stir with a fork to combine.
4. Press into a pie pan and bake until set, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

To make the filling…

1. Beat the peanut butter with the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
3. Add in the thawed whipped topping and beat until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.

To finish pie…

1. Pour the filling into the crust, evening out the top with a knife or spatula.
2. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Recipe Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chocolate-peanut-butter-pie-recipe-2125370

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

If you’re someone who enjoys a classic pie with a fun twist, this strawberry rhubarb pie might just be right up your alley!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this recipe…

Ingredients:

Crust

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 10 tablespoons (about) ice water

Filling

• 3 1/2 cups 1/2-inch-thick slices trimmed rhubarb (1 1/2 pounds untrimmed)
• 1 16-ounce container strawberries, hulled, halved (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk beaten to blend with 1 teaspoon water (for glaze)
• 1 teaspoon water

Directions:

To make the crust…

1. Combine flour, sugar and salt in processor.
2. Using on/off turns, cut in shortening and butter until coarse meal forms.
3. Blend in enough ice water 2 tablespoons at a time to form moist clumps.
4. Gather dough into ball; cut in half.
5. Flatten each half into disk. Wrap separately in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F.

To make the filling…

1. Combine first 7 filling ingredients in large bowl.
2. Toss gently to blend.

To finish pie…

1. Roll out 1 dough disk on floured work surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Trim excess dough, leaving 3/4-inch overhang.
2. Roll out second dough disk on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round. Cut into fourteen 1/2-inch-wide strips.
3. Spoon filling into crust.
4. Arrange 7 dough strips on top of filling, spacing evenly.
5. Form lattice by placing remaining dough strips in opposite direction on top of filling.
6. Trim ends of dough strips even with overhang of bottom crust. Fold strip ends and overhang under, pressing to seal. Crimp edges decoratively.
7. Brush glaze over crust and transfer pie to baking sheet.
8. Bake 20 minutes.
9. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake pie until golden and filling thickens, about 1 hour 25 minutes.
10. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely.

Recipe Source: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lattice-topped-strawberry-rhubarb-pie-4459

What is your favorite type of pie? Let us know in the comments below!