pies

Nothing says summer like a fresh blueberry pie. But there's no need to get fancy—simply roll the crust larger than your pie plate (13-in. for a 9-in. plate) and fold the edges over the filling to get this rustic finish.

This pastry is very forgiving (it stands up to plenty of prodding), so it's a smart choice for beginners or for pros experimenting with cut-outs.

This sweet and savoury strawberry-rhubarb pie will have you wanting more! Be sure to have lots of napkins close by, it can get messy.

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.

These golden mini-pies have sugary sparkle on the outside, and sweet-tart portable perfection on the inside.