24 Of Our Favourite Summer Pies And Tarts
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
Was it really summer if you didn't enjoy a single slice of pie? With the abundance of fruit available—from cherries to strawberries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines and more—the sky is the limit when it comes to flavour choices. Best of all, if the fruit from your last farmer's market visit or CSA box is getting a little overripe, the very best thing to do with them is to bake them into a pie.
Classic Peach Pie
Dig into peach season with the world’s best peach pie. Gooey and sweet, it’s sure to land a spot on your favourite recipe lists. Get this classic peach pie recipe.
Sour Cherry Pie
Summer brings a bounty of fresh fruit, and one of the most treasured is the sour cherry. Also called tart cherries, these ruby-red beauties first appear in July, and their season is fleeting. Unlike sweet cherries, which are often enjoyed straight-up, sour cherries are thin-skinned, brightly coloured and have a unique, zingy flavour that makes them unbeatable for baking—especially in pies. Get our sour cherry pie recipe.
Blueberry Hand Pies
Little pockets of blueberry goodness, these pies are perfect for barbecues. Get this blueberry hand pies recipe.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
Sweet strawberry and tart rhubarb are the perfect summer treat combo. Get this strawberry-rhubarb pie recipe.
Rhubarb Pie
This classic pie comes with a stunning lattice-top (including a step-by-step how-to guide). Get our rhubarb pie recipe.
Glazed Strawberry Hand Pies
All the nostalgic fun of a toaster pastry—with so much more fresh flavour. Get our glazed strawberry hand pies recipe.
Lemon Poppy Seed and Raspberry Tart
This tart is made with a shortbread crust and a bright raspberry filling— making it half cookie, half pie and 100 percent delicious. Sturdy enough to hold in your hand yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner party, this dessert will impress any guest. Get Michelle Rabin's lemon poppy seed and raspberry tart recipe.
Rhubarb Hand Pies
These hand-held, rhubarb-filled pies are a great treat when you’re on the go—or when you’re seated securely on the couch after a long day of work. Either way, the tart-sweet pastry is a crowd-pleaser. Get this rhubarb hand pies recipe.
No-Bake Summer Fruit Tart
This easy, beautiful and delicious creamy fruit tart is our favourite no-cook summer dessert. Top with your choice of fruit, and dig in! Get this no-bake summer fruit tart recipe.
Very Cherry Pie
This pie is filled with gooey sweetness. It’s a crowd-pleases, so consider it for your next potluck or picnic. Get this very cherry pie recipe.
Rhubarb Custard Pie
The creamy custard pairs perfectly with the tartness of the rhubarb. Get this rhubarb custard pie recipe.
Blueberry Galette
Nothing says summer like blueberry galette! Try using an all-butter pastry for your next treat and get that rustic look at home. Get our blueberry galette recipe.
Strawberry Sheet Pan Pie
Flaky pastry and sweet, in-season strawberries make this rectangular pie irresistible (and easy). Get this strawberry sheet pan pie recipe.
Peach Crumble Pie
Crumble or pie? Why not try both? This peach crumble pie is topped with a crunchy texture, and it’s oh-so-easy to make. Get this peach crumble pie recipe.
Raspberry Pie
The all-shortening crust is supremely flaky but subdued in flavour, which lets the tart raspberry filling shine. Get this raspberry pie recipe.
Shortcut Blueberry Pie
While blueberries are best eaten fresh, few people can resist the allure of a blueberry pie. This one delivers all the taste with half the work, so it’s perfect for a beginner baker or time-pressed pastry pro. Get this shortcut blueberry pie recipe.
Raspberry Cream Tart
This pretty pastry pie is packed with fresh raspberries and will be sure to impress guests. Get this raspberry cream tart recipe.
Very Berry Galette
Show off the season’s juiciest gems in this gorgeous free-form galette. Rustic and elegant, it’s the perfect summer dessert—any way you slice it! Get this berry galette recipe.
Almond and plum tart
Tangy plums are nestled in a melt-in-your-mouth almond filling on a no-fail shortbread crust, making this tart the perfect end to dinner. Get this almond and plum tart recipe.
Strawberry Galette
No pie plate required. This free-form pie is a rustic dessert you can fill with a variety of berries – but we’re making a date with this version before strawberry season ends. Get this strawberry galette recipe.
Ballymaloe Almond Tarts With Raspberries
These are wonderful with a cup of tea or as a little after-dinner sweet. Top with berries or soft fruit. Get this Ballymaloe almond tart with raspberries recipe.
Berry Tartlets With Jumbleberry Jam
Say hello to delicious small-batch preserves that take just minutes to make! Our jumbleberry jam makes perfectly delicious bite-sized tartlets for an after-dinner treat. Get this berry tartlets with jumbleberry jam recipe.
Blackberry-Fig Tart With Pistachio Praline
A honeyed topping paired with fresh fruit and sweet, crunchy pistachio pralines takes this simple tart over the top. Get our blackberry-fig tart with pistachio praline recipe.
White Chocolate Tart With Berries
This palate-pleasing dessert can be made a day ahead. Top with fresh berries before serving. Get this white chocolate tart with berries recipe.
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