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Sweety Pies: An Uncommon Collection of Womanish Observations, with PieSweety Pies: An Uncommon Collection of Womanish Observations, with Pie by Patty Pinner
Buy new: $15.64 / Used from: $6.25
An heirloom collection of heartwarming stories and their pies (Southern-style pies from African-American women living in Michigan). There is a large variety, from Grape-Nut to Corn Flakes to several mouthwatering varieties of pecan and fruit pies. Half the fun of Sweety Pies is in the wonderfully nostalgic, emotional stories.
Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters: More than 100 Years of Recipes Discovered from Family Cookbooks, Original Journals, Scraps of Paper, and Grandmothers KitchenHeirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters: More than 100 Years of Recipes Discovered from Family Cookbooks, Original Journals, Scraps of Paper, and Grandmothers Kitchen by Marilynn Brass
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $8.30
Includes several old-fashioned pies, including a Canadian sugar pie, blueberry, lemon, and banana.
Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader: Recipes from Mitford Cooks, Favorite Tales from Mitford BooksJan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader: Recipes from Mitford Cooks, Favorite Tales from Mitford Books by Jan Karon
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $6.95
Includes several fruit pies, cobblers, and tarts, along with beautiful illustrations and quotes from Jan Karon's Mitford books.
The Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes from the Texas Hill Country's Rather Sweet Bakery & CafeThe Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes from the Texas Hill Country's Rather Sweet Bakery & Cafe by Rebecca Rather
Buy new: $21.45 / Used from: $18.84
Includes several fabulous pies with Texan flair.
Bubby's Homemade PiesBubby's Homemade Pies by Ronald M. Silver
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $11.77
From Bubby's in New York comes this mouthwatering collection includes numerous fruit pies, cobblers, as well as savory pies (chicken pot pie, steak and Guinness, beef chuck chili, paella pie and several vegetarian offerings). Silver includes many interesting dough variations.
Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade PiePie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie by Ken Haedrich
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $1.99
Nearly 700 pages of pies of every shape, color, and variety.
Apple Pie Perfect: 100 Delicious and Decidedly Different Recipes for America's Favorite PieApple Pie Perfect: 100 Delicious and Decidedly Different Recipes for America's Favorite Pie by Ken Haedrich
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $3.26
A whole book devoted to apple pie? Isn't 100 recipes overkill? You may think you've seen it all, but you probably haven't tried Baked Apple Dumpling Pie, Apple and Brie Pie, and Apple-Plum Pie with Coconut Streusel.
The Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookbook: Recipes and History from America's Premier Chocolate MakerThe Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookbook: Recipes and History from America's Premier Chocolate Maker by Ghiradelli Chocolate Company
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $8.76
Includes an amazing chocolate pecan pie that's a hit every time I make it. Chocoholics beware: Death by chocolate IS possible with this cookbook!
The Pie and Pastry BibleThe Pie and Pastry Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Buy new: $31.50 / Used from: $15.50
A good reference point for pies and pastries (including tarts), with plenty of unusual flavor combinations.
Pie & Tart (Williams-Sonoma Collection)Pie & Tart (Williams-Sonoma Collection) by Carolyn Beth Weil
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $6.67
Another solid entry from Williams-Sonoma that includes 40 recipes for tarts and pies, including seasonal ideas.
Great Pies & Tarts: Over 150 Recipes to Bake, Share, and EnjoyGreat Pies & Tarts: Over 150 Recipes to Bake, Share, and Enjoy by Carole Walter
Buy used from: $4.99
Over 150 recipes for sweet and savory pies and tarts.
The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking CookbookThe King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook by King Arthur Flour
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $19.99
My first kitchen companion; offers a wide assortment of pies and tarts with clear instructions and illustrations.
The Professional Pastry Chef: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry, 4th EditionThe Professional Pastry Chef: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry, 4th Edition by Bo Friberg
Buy new: $44.10 / Used from: $38.29
Focuses more on tarts (chocolate-pine nut, caramel toffee-almond, quince custard), but includes several pies (key lime, lemon, pumpkin).
Vic Firth French Rolling PinVic Firth French Rolling Pin
Buy new: $13.95
An excellent pin for rolling doughs; to transfer the dough, simply wrap it around the pin like a rug, then unroll into your greased baking dish.
RSVP International Marble Pastry Board 18x18-in.RSVP International Marble Pastry Board 18x18-in.
Buy new: $64.99
Heavy-duty, gorgeous solid marble board with nonskid feet is perfect for keeping butter-based doughs cool while rolling.
Pyrex Bakeware 9-1/2-Inch Scalloped Pie Plate, ClearPyrex Bakeware 9-1/2-Inch Scalloped Pie Plate, Clear
Buy used from: $9.50
I swear by my Pyrex pie plate; it allows you to check on the bottom crust easily to make sure that it's not under/overdone. Plus, cleanup is a breeze!
Mrs. Anderson's Pie-Crust Shield 9" AluminumMrs. Anderson's Pie-Crust Shield 9" Aluminum
Buy new: $4.99
A necessity to keep your edges from browning/burning while your pie finishes baking.
Nordic Ware Naturals Hi-Dome 10 Inch Pie Pan with LidNordic Ware Naturals Hi-Dome 10 Inch Pie Pan with Lid
Buy new: $15.98
A large deep-dish pie pan with its own tall cover perfect for meringues. Heavy-duty metal and made in the good old USA!
Mrs. Anderson's Pie Crust ShieldMrs. Anderson's Pie Crust Shield
Buy new: $7.61
Goes with 10" pie pans such as the Nordicware pan.
ClearJel Starch, 1 lb.ClearJel Starch, 1 lb.
Buy new: $5.95
A thickener useful for fruit pies (instead of cornstarch or tapioca).
Lyles Golden Syrup 10.6 Fluid Oz Per Tin - Pack 2 TinsLyles Golden Syrup 10.6 Fluid Oz Per Tin - Pack 2 Tins
Buy new: $9.49
Absolutely fabulous substitute for high fructose corn syrup, this is sugarcane syrup from England. It imparts a richer, more complex flavor.
Cane Syrup - Steen's 100% Pure by ChefShopCane Syrup - Steen's 100% Pure by ChefShop
Buy new: $11.35
A US-made cane syrup (similar to Lyle's from the UK) perfect wherever your recipe calls for corn syrup.
Nordic Ware Lattice & Hearts Pie Top CutterNordic Ware Lattice & Hearts Pie Top Cutter
Buy new: $11.00
Perfect for creating easy, decorative top crusts on double crust pies.