The Best Pies in America
We selflessly tasted over 40 mail-order pies to bring you the best America has to offer. Find out who the winners are and where to buy them. Want to make your own? Try one of our delicious homemade pie recipes!
Apple
This Oklahoma treat proves that the outside, a golden double crust, can matter as much as the inside: thick-cut Washington apples. Try these apple pie recipes.
(Pioneer Pies, $29.95; pioneerpies.com)
Pecan
A family-owned Texas bakery spent five generations perfecting this decadent Southern standard. Try one of our delicious pecan pie recipes at home.
(Three Brothers Bakery, $19.95; 3brothersbakery.com)
Plus: Holiday Pies & Dessert Recipes Your Family Will Love
Pumpkin
Who doesn't love pumpkin pie? Michigan's Grand Traverse Pie Co. delivers a dense, mousse-like texture and a crust detail that won our hearts. Plus: Here's how to make a crust from scratch.
($26.99; gtpie.com; CL Deal: enter CLM for 15% discount and gift.)
Cherry
The flaky-gooey crumb topping on this Virginia dessert offers sweet contrast to sour Montmorency cherries. Want a cherry pie right now? Try one of our recipes at home.
(Mom's Apple Pie Company, $15.99; momsapplepieco.com)
Plus: Vintage Pie Birds offer an adorable way to let off steam.
Sweet Potato
Mr. Tod's launched its New Jersey business with this rich pie--so spicy and savory that it could qualify as a side dish.
($25; whybake.com)
Apple Crumb
This Washington, D.C., bakery puts a twist on the traditional apple pie with a crunchy topping of oats, brown sugar, and butter.
(Dangerously Delicious, $28; dangerouspies.com)
Want more? See the rest of our mail-order pies here.
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