🥧 Grandmas Pies – Timeless, Comforting, and Made with Love

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🍏 Classic | 🍒 Homemade | 🧡 Memory-Filled

There’s something magical about Grandma’s pies—the flaky golden crust, the bubbling fruit filling, and the way every bite tastes like home. Whether it’s apple, cherry, or pumpkin, Grandma’s pies are more than dessert; they’re family traditions baked into every slice.

Perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, or whenever you want to bring a little nostalgia to the table.

Why You’ll Love Grandmas Pies

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏳ Bake Time: 45–60 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8 slices
💰 Budget-Friendly: Around $8–12
✨ Flavor: Sweet, buttery, and comforting
🧡 Perfect For: Family gatherings, holidays, and cozy weekends

Ingredients – The Basics for Grandmas Pies

For the Pie Crust (makes 1 double crust):

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 6–8 tbsp ice water
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1 tbsp sugar

Classic Fillings (choose one or mix & match):

🍏 Apple Pie Filling

• 6 cups thinly sliced apples
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

🍒 Cherry Pie Filling

• 4 cups pitted cherries
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp almond extract

🎃 Pumpkin Pie Filling

• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk

How to Make Grandmas Pies – Step by Step

Step 1: Make the Crust

Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Slowly add ice water until dough comes together. Divide in half, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

Choose your filling and mix ingredients together. Let sit for 10 minutes to blend flavors.

Step 3: Assemble the Pie

Roll out dough and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Add filling. Top with second crust (lattice or full). Seal and crimp edges. Cut small slits if using a full top crust.

Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45–60 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

Serving Ideas for Grandmas Pies

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream on warm apple pie
• Whipped cream on pumpkin pie
• Almond-flavored glaze drizzled over cherry pie
• A hot cup of coffee or tea to go alongside

What Everyone’s Saying About Grandmas Pies

“Tastes just like my childhood—Grandma would be proud.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Annie R.

“Perfectly flaky crust and juicy filling. A family favorite!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Daniel K.

“Made this for Thanksgiving and there wasn’t a crumb left.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Laura S.

Grandma’s Pies – Classic, Comforting, and Timeless

There’s something special about Grandma’s Pies—the buttery, flaky crust, the bubbling fruit filling, and the aroma that fills the kitchen as it bakes. These pies are simple, homemade, and filled with love, making them the perfect dessert for holidays, Sunday dinners, or anytime you crave a nostalgic treat. This recipe focuses on the classic Grandma’s Apple Pie, with easy swaps for other fruits like cherries, peaches, or berries.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 1 pie

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 370

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Pie Crust (makes top & bottom):

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
• 6 –8 tbsp ice water

For the Apple Filling:

• 6 cups apples peeled and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or mix)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small cubes

For Topping:

• 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional, for sprinkling

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Pastry cutter or fork
• Rolling pin
• 9-inch pie dish
• Pastry brush

Method

 

Make the crust

1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough holds together.
4. Divide in half, shape into disks, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling

1. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
2. Toss to coat evenly.

Assemble the pie

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out one dough disk and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim excess.
3. Pour apple filling into crust and dot with butter cubes.
4. Roll out second dough disk and place over filling. Seal edges, trim, and crimp. Cut small slits for steam vents.

Bake

1. Brush top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
2. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
3. Cool at least 2 hours before slicing (to set filling).

Notes

For Grandma’s Cherry Pie, swap apples for 5 cups pitted cherries and adjust sugar to taste.

For Peach Pie, use 6 cups peeled peaches with 2 tbsp cornstarch instead of flour.

For Berry Pie, mix 6 cups berries with ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup cornstarch.

A lattice crust makes the pie look extra homey—just cut strips of dough and weave them across the top.

FAQ – Grandmas Pies

❓ Can I use store-bought crust?
Yes! Homemade is classic, but store-bought works in a pinch.

❓ What apples are best for pie?
Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix of tart and sweet apples give the best balance.

❓ How do I keep the crust from getting soggy?
Brush the bottom crust with beaten egg or sprinkle with a little flour before adding filling.

❓ Can I freeze Grandma’s pies?
Absolutely! Wrap unbaked pies tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 15–20 minutes to the bake time.

Grandma’s Pies are the kind of desserts that bring back memories of warm kitchens, family gatherings, and recipes passed down through generations. For another old-fashioned classic, try these Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies — simple, timeless, and just like Grandma used to make.