Easy As Pie

Florida ingredients shine in pies

It’s time for this humble comfort food to make a comeback. Few desserts showcase seasonal fruits as lovingly as pie. At its best, pie brings together buttery, flaky crust and sweet, juicy filling in each bite. The basic fruit pie formula – ripe fruit barely enhanced, perhaps, by a hint of spice or a squeeze of lemon – varies only slightly, so once you’ve mastered the technique, improvise with other fruits. These recipes highlight seasonal Florida favorites. Roll up your sleeves, get out your rolling pin and pick out a pie to make today.

Fun Pie Facts

National Pie Day is Jan. 23. Pi Day is March 14. (Any excuse to make and/or eat pie!)

Yes, there is an American Pie Council. You can find recipes, pie festivals and information about the National Pie Championships for amateurs and professionals.

Key Lime Pie was adopted in 2006 as the official pie of Florida.

In the 19th century, fruit pies commonly eaten as breakfast food.