22 Classic Southern Pies You'd Find At Grandma's House
Sweet treats just taste better coming from her kitchen.
FRED HARDY, FOOD STYLIST: MARGARET MONROE DICKEY, PROP STYLIST: CALEB CLARKE
If there's one thing Grandma is better at than everyone else in the family, it's baking. And in her house, there's no such thing as having too many sweets at the ready—especially an irresistible pie. And we're not sure how, but it seems like any dessert, especially pies, that come from Grandma's kitchen always taste like a slice of heaven.
No matter the time of year, nothing says Grandma's like the smell of a freshly baked pie wafting from the kitchen. From Classic Chess Pie and Key Lime Pie to Old-Fashioned Apple Pie and Fudge Pie, these are 22 pie recipes you'll always find at Grandma's house.
Cherry Pie
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist Christina Daley
Homemade cherry pie is a nostalgic summertime favorite. From backyard barbecues to church potlucks, you're bound to find Grandma carrying this treat into the party.
Classic Chess Pie
Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly
Chess pie has been a Southern staple for as long as anyone can remember. Thanks to refrigerated pie crust and a short ingredient list, this classic is a cinch to make.
Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Like a hug in a casserole dish, there's nothing more homey than walking into Grandma's house to the smell of a warm chicken pot pie coming out of the oven.
Lemon Icebox Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Creamy and tangy, this simple pie is an impressive treat for summer gatherings and only requires 10 minutes of hands on time before it goes into the refrigerator to chill for at least 7 hours.
Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: MISSIE NEVILLE CRAWFORD; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX
In Grandma's house, apple pie isn't just for the Thanksgiving table. In the summertime, serve it with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and add in additional warm spices to make it more cozy for the fall.
Banana Cream Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
This classic pie combines two favorite Southern desserts: banana pudding and cream pie. The only thing more magical than the combination of bananas, custard, and whipped cream is when it comes from Grandma's kitchen.
Blackberry Pie
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
A messy slice of summery fruit pies will always remind us days at Grandma's house. The simple and fresh filling highlights the berries with a little extra flavor from lemon, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Heavenly Key Lime Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
There are few things better than going over to Grandma's house in the summertime and finding a homemade key lime pie in the fridge. And while she'll always look for fresh key limes, she's not afraid to use store-bought bottled juice.
Easy Peach Pie
Whether from Grandma's backyard or the local famers' market, fresh peaches are the key to this simple pie.
Wilma Tidwell's Chocolate Chip Pie
Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
At Grandma's house chocolate chip cookies aren't confined to a few inches in scale. This recipe from reader Cassie Tidwell Tramel's grandmother, Wilma Tidwell, is a delicious example of a pie-sized cookie. Serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pimiento Cheese Pie
Tried-and-true Southerners will use pimento cheese in just about anything—and that includes a pie. While the classic spread is the star of the show, bits of bacon and slices of tomato are the perfect addition.
Coconut Cream Pie
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
A generous sprinkle of toasted coconut on top of the rich coconut custard and extra sweet whipped cream takes this delicacy from good to great.
Southern Buttermilk Pie
Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Props Stylist: Christina Brockman
Grandma doesn't even need to look at a recipe when making this old-fashioned dessert. The humble pie only requires a few staple ingredients and is best when served with fresh summer berries and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
Fudge Pie
Iain Bagwell
There's no such thing as too-sweet or too much sugar in Grandma's kitchen and this over-the-top chocolate pie is a prime example.
Old-Fashioned Tomato Pie
When it's summertime at Grandma's house you're guaranteed to find a fresh tomato pie on the table made with tomatoes from her own (or a neighbors) backyard.
Blueberry Pie
FRED HARDY, FOOD STYLIST: MARGARET MONROE DICKEY, PROP STYLIST: CALEB CLARKE
Grandma would never cut corners when it comes to a summertime blueberry pie—the fresher the berries, the better.
Pecan Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
There's a reason this traditional pie graces the Thanksgiving table year after year. You can't go wrong with a golden buttery crust, sweet and chewy nut filling, and crunchy top.
Macaroni Pie
The only thing better than a casserole dish of baked mac and cheese is when it's served in a flakey, buttery pie crust. The best part about this recipe? The trifecta of cheese—gruyere, extra-sharp white cheddar, and fontina.
Georgia Peanut Pie with Peanut Butter Crust and Brown Sugar-Bourbon Whipped Cream
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
No one can say no to a slice of this sweet and salty delicacy when it's coming from Grandma's pie dish. The cookie-like peanut butter crust is filled with a gooey peanut butter filling that gets topped with crunchy peanuts. After baking, finish it off with brown sugar bourbon whipped cream.
Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie
While you can't go wrong with a traditional chess pie, chocolate makes everything better right? This cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chip version only requires 20 minutes of hands on time.
Over-The-Moon Chocolate Pie
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Inspired by MoonPies, which have been made in Chattanooga, Tennessee since 1917, this iconic Southern pie is a prized treat. The layers of graham cracker crust, rich chocolate filling, and marshmallowy meringue are a multi-generational favorite.
Mississippi Mud Pie
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Chocolate lovers won't be able to resist a second slice of this three-layer (rich brownie, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream) pie. Not to mention the Oreo cookie crust.
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