summer

Flaky pastry and sweet, in-season strawberries make this rectangular pie irresistible (and easy).

Try this crust variation. It's easier than you might think -- no machines required!

It's all butter, all the time for this free-form pastry, which has tons of flavour. The best part? The messier the shape, the more rustic it looks.

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.