Name: 6 Classic Pies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust ((for Pumpkin, Pecan, French Silk)); 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust ((for Apple bottom)); 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust ((for Apple top)); 1 unbaked 9-inch chocolate pie crust ((for Banana Cream Chocolate)); 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust ((for Coconut Cream)); 3 large eggs; 1 can pumpkin puree ((15 oz)); 1 can evaporated milk ((12 fl oz)); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground cloves; 6 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter ((melted)); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups pecan halves; 1 cup unsalted butter ((softened)); 2 cups powdered sugar; 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate ((melted and cooled)); 2 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 3 large egg yolks

Description

A curated collection of six beloved desserts that have defined American holiday tables and Sunday gatherings for generations.

Ingredients

Scale

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust ((for Pumpkin, Pecan, French Silk))
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust ((for Apple bottom))
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust ((for Apple top))
1 unbaked 9-inch chocolate pie crust ((for Banana Cream Chocolate))
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust ((for Coconut Cream))
3 large eggs
1 can pumpkin puree ((15 oz))
1 can evaporated milk ((12 fl oz))
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cloves
6 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter ((melted))
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup unsalted butter ((softened))
2 cups powdered sugar
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate ((melted and cooled))
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup heavy cream ((for topping))
3 ripe bananas ((sliced))
1/2 cup chocolate shavings

Instructions

Prepare pie crusts by pressing into 9-inch plates; bake blind for cream pies only.
Mix fillings according to specific pie requirements (custard, fruit, or chocolate).
Assemble pies by pouring fillings into crusts and adding toppings like nuts or fruit.
Bake fruit and custard pies at specified temperatures until set and golden.
Cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate until firm before slicing.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1

Keywords: Store fruit pies at room temp for 2 days, then refrigerate. Store custard and cream pies in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freeze fruit pies for up to 3 months. Do not freeze cream pies with whipped topping.