To celebrate the fact that British Pie Week is now in full swing, we've got some wonderful recipes for you to try at home.
From savoury options such as sausage and sweet potato pie to a deliciously sweet blackberry pie, you'll be reaching for the rolling pin in no time.
Here are some top tips to help you get the most out of your oh-so-tasty pie:
:: To prevent your pie crust from morphing into an edible nightmare; refrain from mixing, rolling or handling your pastry too much.
:: When it comes to rolling out your dough, don't go nuts with the flour. Use too much and you'll have yourself a crust that would be right at home in the Sahara desert.
:: Keep your ingredients nice and cold.
:: If in doubt, buy ready-made pastry. It works just as well and will save a lot of time, hassle and mess.
:: Bake your pie on a pre-heated tray to avoid a soggy pie bottom - because, let's face it, nobody wants that.
:: Let your pastry 'relax' in the fridge for roughly 30 minutes before baking. This will help prevent it from shrinking when you put it in the oven.
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Pie Recipes
Lemon Ice Box Pie(01 of60)
There's nothing better than a classic ice box pie for dessert. This recipe has a graham cracker base and a lemon filling made with sweetened condensed milk. After baking, make sure to freeze the pie for at least 6 hours. It tastes the best straight out of the freezer.Get the Lemon Ice Box Pie recipe (credit:Taunton Press)
Tangerine Creamsicle Tart(02 of60)
This tart has all the flavor of a creamsicle but in pie form. With a graham cracker crust and a sweetened condensed milk filling, it's sure to win over the hearts of kids and adults alike.Get the Tangerine Creamsicle Tart recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Plum Pie(03 of60)
Use Italian prune plums for this pie recipe. Oblong in shape and almost black in color, their flavor is more pronounced and earthy than regular red plums.Get the Plum Pie recipe (credit:T.G.I. Pie Day)
Apricot, Almond And Brown Butter Tart(04 of60)
This tart recipe works well with either dried apricots or fresh -- if you use dried, poach them to reconstitute. The flavorful tart filling includes ground toasted almonds and brown butter.Get the Apricot, Almond and Brown Butter Tart recipe (credit:Tina Rupp/Food & Wine)
Cherry-Berry Pie(05 of60)
Combining sweet cherries, raspberries and blueberries creates a beautiful ruby red pie. The lattice crust not only looks pretty but it's also a great way for the steam to escape and makes it easy to check for doneness.Get the Cherry-Berry Pie recipe (credit:Tina Rupp/Food & Wine)
Blueberry Pie(06 of60)
There's nothing like blueberries to create a beautiful pie with oozing purple filling. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Get the Blueberry Pie recipe (credit:Sara Remington)
Free-Form Apple Tart(07 of60)
Not all apple pies have to be made in pie tins. This rustic representation of apple pie is free-formed on a baking sheet for an easy, no-fuss preparation.Get the Free-Form Apple Tart recipe (credit:Quentin Bacon/Food & Wine)
Strawberry Tart With Flaky Pastry(08 of60)
The crust for this recipe is exceptionally easy to make since it requires no rolling -- just press it into the pie tin. It ends up looking (and tasting) like puff pastry. Fill the tart with whipped cream and top with your favorite summer fruit, such as strawberries.Get the Strawberry Tart with Flaky Pastry recipe (credit:Cedric Angeles/Food & Wine)
Lemon Tart(09 of60)
In this version of lemon meringue pie, the filling includes two thinly sliced whole lemons (not just the juice). Use store-bought sugar cookies, butter cookies or gingersnaps for the crust. Lemon lovers will appreciate this lip-smacking dessert. Get the Lemon Tart recipe (credit:Ben Pieper)
Blackberry And Summer Apple Pie(10 of60)
Blackberries and tart summer apples make an ideal flavor combination in this homey pie. If you can't find summer apples, substitute Granny Smith apples. A little bit of cornmeal in the pie dough adds a pleasant crunchy texture.Get the Blackberry and Summer Apple Pie recipe
Banoffee Tart(11 of60)
Banoffee is a mash-up of the words banana and toffee -- this tart has both. The wafer crust has toasted pecans and toffee bits, and the creamy filling has layers of banana slices.Get the Banoffee Tart recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Apricot And Basil Shortbread Tart(12 of60)
Make this elegant tart in three steps: first make the basil-infused pastry cream, blindbake the crust, then roast the apricots and assemble.Get the Apricot and Basil Shortbread Tart recipe (credit:Con Poulos/Food & Wine)
Boston Cream Cake Pie(13 of60)
This pie recipe layers vanilla cream, white cake and chocolate ganache inside a buttery cookie-like crust. It's a unique take on the classic Boston cream pie.Get the Boston Cream Cake Pie recipe (credit:Isa Chandra Moskowitz/Terry Hope Romero)
Blueberry Tart With Walnut Crust(14 of60)
This beautiful tart features a graham cracker crust, a cream cheese filling and a fresh blueberry topping. Toasted walnuts add another layer of flavor and texture to the crust.Get the Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Mocha Baked Alaska Pie(15 of60)
This mocha version of baked Alaska features a chocolate wafer crust, a layered filling of chocolate and coffee ice creams, and a billowy meringue topping.Get the Mocha Baked Alaska pie recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Raspberry-Almond Crumb Tart(16 of60)
There's no mess or fuss with this tart recipe -- the crust is made easily in the food processor and pressed right into the pan. Make the filling with slivered almonds and either fresh or frozen raspberries.Get the Raspberry-Almond Crumb Tart recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Chocolate-Bourbon Tart(17 of60)
Bourbon adds a lot of punch to the chocolate filling of this tart. The dessert ends up tasting like a giant dark-chocolate truffle.Get the Chocolate-Bourbon Tart recipe (credit:Cedric Angeles/Food & Wine)
Rhubarb Tartlets(18 of60)
Rhubarb is actually a vegetable, but it's commonly known as the "pie fruit." Here the rhubarb filling is baked separately from the pie, which cuts down on the baking time for the tartlets. You can also make this recipe as one large tart.Get the Rhubarb Tartlets recipe (credit:Taste)
Peach Custard Pie(19 of60)
Greek yogurt lightens the custard of this luscious pie, which is studded with fresh peach slices. A topping of crushed pecans adds a nice texture.Get the Peach Custard Pie recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Cherry Pie Bars(20 of60)
Make a pie for a crowd with this cherry pie recipe that uses a 9-by-13-inch baking pan instead of a pie plate. Feel free to use frozen cherries to save time on pitting.Get the Cherry Pie Bars recipe
Impossible Pie(21 of60)
You'd think it impossible to make a pie without a crust, but it's possible with this recipe -- as the coconut pie bakes it forms its own crust.Get the Impossible Pie recipe (credit:John Kernick/Food & Wine)
Chocolate-Raspberry Pie(22 of60)
This no bake chocolate-raspberry pie has a secret ingredient -- silken tofu! It makes the dessert creamy and smooth like a mousse.Get the Chocolate-Raspberry Pie recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Frangipane Apple Tart With Apricot Glaze(23 of60)
A classic frangipane tart uses ground almonds to create a unique filling. This version features sliced apples, arranged in a pretty pattern on top. For extra shine, brush the tart with apricot glaze.Get the Frangipane Apple Tart with Apricot Glaze recipe (credit:Taste)
Nilla Ice Cream Pie(24 of60)
This decadent pie uses vanilla wafers as its crust and features an ice cream and candy bar filling, all topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel sauce.Get the Nilla Ice Cream Pie recipe (credit:Frances Janisch)
Lemon Meringue Tart(25 of60)
This recipe creates an adorable mini tart that's perfectly sized for two. The lemon pudding filling is topped with a classic meringue topping that's browned in the oven.Get the Lemon Meringue Tart recipe (credit:EatingWell)
White Peach Tart(26 of60)
White peaches are intensely aromatic and flavorful, perfect for this pretty tart. The crust is not your usual pie dough, but a cakey dough that's easily pressed into the pan so there's no need for a board and rolling pin.Get the White Peach Tart recipe (credit:John Kernick/Food & Wine)
Salted Caramel Apple Pie(27 of60)
This dessert takes on two childhood favorites: caramel apples and apple pie. A portion of caramel is poured over the apple filling during assembly -- the remaining caramel makes a perfect serving sauce.Get the Salted Caramel Apple Pie recipe
Blueberry Sour Cream Tart(28 of60)
You'll love the contrasting flavors of the tangy sour cream custard filling and sweet blueberry topping in this dessert tart. For extra shine, brush the berries with melted curant jelly.Get the Blueberry Sour Cream Tart recipe
Chocolate-Espresso Cream Pie(29 of60)
Espresso powder enhances the flavor of the chocolate in the custardy filling of this ice box pie. Serve with copious amounts of whipped cream for a heavenly dessert.Get the Chocolate-Espresso Cream Pie recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Rustic Pear Tart(30 of60)
Start this recipe by rolling out the pie dough on a piece of parchment before transferring to a baking sheet, making it easier to handle. Once you add the pears, simply fold over the edges. Get the Rustic Pear Tart recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Apricot And Blueberry Tart(31 of60)
Apricots and blueberries make a pretty design on the top of this tart, which features a pastry cream filling and an almond crust.Get the Apricot and Blueberry Tart recipe (credit:Tom Hopkins/Food & Wine)
Concord Grape Pie(32 of60)
Concord grape pies are old-fashioned specialties. The grapes turn thick and sweet, not unlike grape jam. The secret to preparing the grapes is separating the flesh from the skins, then boiling the flesh and straining out the seeds. The skins and pulp are then reincorporated for the filling.Get the Concord Grape Pie recipe (credit:Jennifer Iserloh)
Milk Chocolate Pudding Pie With Salted Peanut Crust(33 of60)
Who can resist this pie, which combines milk chocolate and salty peanuts? Crushed peanuts go in the crust and get sprinkled on top.Get the Milk Chocolate Pudding Pie with Salted Peanut Crust recipe
Deep Dish Apple Pie(34 of60)
A little bit of sour cream in the whole-wheat crust creates an extra tender result. Make sure you roll the dough large enough to fit over the four pounds of sliced apples the recipe calls for.Get the Deep Dish Apple Pie recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Cherry Ice Cream Pie With Chocolate Cookie Crust(35 of60)
This pie barely requires any work when you use a store-bought cookie crust. The filling is made of ice cream, frozen cherries and chocolate chips.Get the Cherry Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Cookie Crust recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Apple Pie(36 of60)
This classic apple pie recipe gives you two options: Either bake a classic double-crust pie in a pie plate, or use just one crust (freeze the other for later) to create a rustic pie (as pictured).Get the Apple Pie recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Frozen Raspberry Pie(37 of60)
This tart recipe is basically a meringue pie with raspberry puree folded into the egg whites. Freeze the pie before serving to get that parfait-like texture.Get the Frozen Raspberry Pie recipe (credit:EatingWell)
S'More Pie(38 of60)
Any s'mores lover will appreciate this dessert, which takes all the classic ingredients of s'mores and creates an over-the-top pie with graham cracker crust, chocolate custard filling and marshmallowy meringue topping.Get the S'more Pie recipe (credit:Squire Fox)
Key Lime Pie(39 of60)
This version of key lime pie combines sweetened condensed milk and plain yogurt to create a silken filling. Instead of whipped cream, it gets topped with meringue that's browned slightly under the broiler.Get the Key Lime Pie recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Honest Cherry Pie(40 of60)
This classic cherry pie recipe uses tapioca starch in the filling to thicken the juices. Adding a little bit of almond extract helps bring out the flavor of the fruit.Get the Honest Cherry Pie recipe (credit:T.G.I. Pie Day)
Marble Cheesecake Tart(41 of60)
This tart takes on the cheesecake with a chocolate wafer crust and a cream cheese and yogurt filling that swirls in cocoa. If you like, add a touch of rum to bring out the flavor even more.Get the Marble Cheesecake Tart recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Cherry-Almond Pie(42 of60)
Cherries and almonds make a unique flavor combination in this pie featuring a frangipane (almond paste) filling. Make sure to press the cherries into the paste so they don't sit on top.Get the Cherry-Almond Pie recipe (credit:T.G.I. Pie Day)
Apple And Concord Grape Tart(43 of60)
Concord grapes on their own make a spectacular pie, but adding apples sweetens the deal. You don't have to worry about a pie plate for this recipe, a sheet pan makes the tart look rustic.Get the Apple and Concord Grape Tart recipe (credit:Hirsheimer & Hamilton)
Double Chocolate Tart(44 of60)
What you basically have here is a giant brownie inside a chocolate tart. What's not to love?Get the Double Chocolate Tart recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie(45 of60)
Strawberries and rhubarb are a classic combination for pie that many people love. In this recipe a bit of instant tapioca in the fruit filling helps the juices thicken nicely during baking.Get the Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Pear And Almond Custard Tart(46 of60)
This pear tart features a biscotti crust, an almond cream filling, and a top layer of thinly sliced Bosc pears. A final glaze of apple jelly lends a nice sheen to the elegant tart. Get the Pear and Almond Custard tart recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Vanilla Pudding Pie(47 of60)
This vanilla pudding pie recipe gives you three dessert options: make a standard vanilla pudding pie, a banana pudding pie or a coconut pudding pie.Get the Vanilla Pudding Pie recipe (credit:Sara Remington)
Nectarine Custard Pie(48 of60)
Find a rich nectarine and custard filling between two layers of tender, flaky pie dough. For an extra special touch, cover the top with a lattice crust.Get the Nectarine Custard Pie recipe (credit:T.G.I. Pie Day)
Strawberry-Black Pepper Tarts(49 of60)
You might be surprised about the combination of strawberries and black pepper, but the spice actually helps bring out the flavor of the fruit. The tarts can be made either in small 6-inch tart pans or freeformed on a sheet pan.Get the Strawberry-Black Pepper Tarts recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Chocolate Tart With Hazelnut Shortbread Crust(50 of60)
This silky chocolate tart features a shortbread crust made with ground hazelnuts. The filling includes a bit of coffee liqueur to enhance the chocolate flavor.Get the Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Shortbread Crust recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Triple Fruit Pie(51 of60)
Nectarines, peaches and apricots make a delicious combination in this classic summer pie recipe. The pie dough is made with vegetable shortening for extra flakiness.Get the Triple Fruit Pie recipe (credit:Taste of Home)
Tangerine-Chocolate Tart(52 of60)
Tangerine and chocolate make a unique flavor combination in this tart recipe. The filling also includes ground almonds for another level of flavor and texture. Dress the tart with melted chocolate drizzled over top.Get the Tangerine-Chocolate Tart recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Cherry, Nectarine And Praline Pie(53 of60)
This pie combines cherries and nectarines. Instead of pie dough, top the fruit with a pecan praline-like streusel.Get the Cherry, Nectarine and Praline Pie recipe (credit:T.G.I. Pie Day)
Rustic Berry Tart(54 of60)
You don't need a pie plate to make this tart. Simply place the rolled-out dough on a sheet pan, top with the berry filling and fold over the edges. An almond paste beneath the filling helps absorb excess liquids ensuring the crust won't get soggy.Get the Rustic Berry Tart recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Pumpkin Mousse Tart(55 of60)
You only need to bake the gingersnap crust for this tart recipe. The filling involves combining pumpkin puree with whipped cream and gelatin before chilling. Serve with additional whipped cream or yogurt.Get the Pumpkin Mousse Tart recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Pecan Tart(56 of60)
You can't go wrong with this rendition of the classic pecan pie. The recipe features Lyle's golden syrup, which is made from sugarcane. Its flavor is a cross between honey and molasses.Get the Pecan Tart recipe (credit:Ray Kachatorian)
Frozen Maple Mousse Pie With Candied Cranberries(57 of60)
Make this mousse pie without turning on your oven, except to toast the pecans, which form the pastry layer of the pie. The filling is made from maple syrup, whipped egg white and cream. Top with cranberries, which help counterbalance the sweetness. Get the Frozen Maple Mousse Pie with Candied Cranberries recipe
Oatmeal-Nut Crunch Apple Pie(58 of60)
Instead of the usual apple pie, try one made with a streusel topping. This recipe features oatmeal, walnuts and warm spices in the crumbly topping.Get the Oatmeal-Nut Crunch Apple Pie recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Brown Butter-Cranberry Tart(59 of60)
This tart recipe is a cross between a pie and a cake. The blind-baked crust is filled with a custard filling that's richly flavored with browned butter. The final festive touch is a topping of cranberries.Get the Brown Butter-Cranberry Tart recipe
Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie(60 of60)
The only part of this pie that requires baking is the gingersnap crust. The pumpkin filling combines ice cream and lots of warm spices.Get the Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie recipe (credit:EatingWell)