Store them unwashed and remove any damaged berries to prevent the spread of mold. Frozen berries lose their succulent texture when thawed but make wonderful smoothies and pie. Be sure to remove the stem before freezing.

Summer Strawberry Pie Sweet Pastry Crust 1 ½ cups unbleached white flour 2 Tablespoons sugar ½ cup chilled butter cut into small pieces. I use a cheese grater. Whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice and 1 Tablespoon of water.

Add another tablespoon of water if needed. On a floured surface and with a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into a large circle. Gently lift it into a 9- or inch pie plate or tart tin. Chill for 2 hours. Preheat the oven for degrees. Place a sheet of aluminum foil in the bottom of the crust and fill it with dried beans or rice to weigh it down during baking.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and carefully remove the foil and rice or beans. Bake for 5 more minutes and cool.

Mist the stack with cooking spray. Repeat this layering process to form another 7 stacks, also setting them over the muffin cups. Reserve a little of the almond mixture and butter. Lay the phyllo trimmings flat and brush them with the remaining butter.

Sprinkle them with the remaining almond mixture, then transfer them to a small baking pan. Remove from the oven and let cool. To serve, spoon the cherry filling into the shells, then top with the crispy scraps and the frozen yogurt, if using.

Makes 8 servings. Make mini cherry pies for a summer treat. Sara Moulton Associated Press. A lemon meringue pie is appropriate for virtually any occasion. We've seen a lot of fruit pies in our day, but this strawberry slab, covered in a floral pie crust design, truly takes the cake.

This citrusy lemon tart will make your guests crave dessert before dinner. Recipe: Lemon-Buttermilk Tart. Recipe: Cranberry-Cherry Cobbler Pie. This skillet dessert will impress your guests with its hearty dose of banana flavor. Recipe: Banana Tart Tatin. Summer berries and fall's bounty come together perfectly in this delicious pie recipe.

Recipe: Apple-Raspberry Pie. When this pie comes out of the oven it will light, golden brown, and the blueberries inside will be warm and bubbly. This pie is sure to be a everyone's favorite. Recipe: Blueberry Crumb Pie.

Studded with juicy, antioxidant-rich blueberries, our nectarine pie also boasts a special homemade crust — it's sure to put all other fruit desserts to shame.

Recipe: Nectarine-Blueberry Pie. For an extra flaky butter crust make this Buttery Blueberry Pie. Make the most of two favorite fruits — succulent blueberries and juicy, sweet peaches — by baking a homemade pie.

Recipe: Deep-Dish Peach and Berry Pie. If you love peach pies, try this Deep-Dish Peach Pot Pie. Perfect anytime, this pie combines cherries, strawberries, and tapioca for a yummy holiday treat. Recipe: Cherry-Berry Pie. Only half the fruit in this double pie is cooked; the other half is stirred in without heating.

You can make it with blueberries, apricots and blackberries, mixed berries, or peach and raspberries. Or, of course, any fruit of your choosing!

One cup of cooked rhubarb contains as much calcium as a glass of milk! Rhubarb is also low in sodium and saturated fat, which can help lower your cholesterol and prevent heart related diseases. Rhubarb dates back to BC where it was grown and used in China for medicinal purposes. People have claimed that rhubarb cured constipation as it is high in fibre, enhanced the appetite when eaten before meals in small amounts and promoted blood circulation, relieved injury pain and inflammation.

Researchers have discovered that rhubarb contains natural chemicals called polyphenols that may help destroy cancer cells.

To best utilise these polyphenols, rhubarb needs to be exposed to heat by being stewed or baked. Did you know that it was very common in the 's for actors to repeat or mutter the word "rhubarb" continuously to provide radio sound effects?

Try making a strawberry rhubarb salad with mint and hazelnuts. Toast the hazelnuts until golden brown, meanwhile tossing the rhubarb, sugar, Cointreau and lemon juice in a medium bowl.

Let this mixture sit for about 30 minutes until the rhubarb is slightly softened and releases its juices.

Toss with strawberries, mint, and hazelnuts. The raw rhubarb plays a tart counter to the sweet strawberries.

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What vegetable is nicknamed "Pie Plant"? Learn and love the origin of your food. This citrusy lemon tart will make your guests crave dessert before dinner.

Recipe: Lemon-Buttermilk Tart. Recipe: Cranberry-Cherry Cobbler Pie. This skillet dessert will impress your guests with its hearty dose of banana flavor. Recipe: Banana Tart Tatin. Summer berries and fall's bounty come together perfectly in this delicious pie recipe.

Recipe: Apple-Raspberry Pie. When this pie comes out of the oven it will light, golden brown, and the blueberries inside will be warm and bubbly. This pie is sure to be a everyone's favorite.

Recipe: Blueberry Crumb Pie. Studded with juicy, antioxidant-rich blueberries, our nectarine pie also boasts a special homemade crust — it's sure to put all other fruit desserts to shame. Recipe: Nectarine-Blueberry Pie. For an extra flaky butter crust make this Buttery Blueberry Pie.

Make the most of two favorite fruits — succulent blueberries and juicy, sweet peaches — by baking a homemade pie.

Recipe: Deep-Dish Peach and Berry Pie. If you love peach pies, try this Deep-Dish Peach Pot Pie. Perfect anytime, this pie combines cherries, strawberries, and tapioca for a yummy holiday treat.

Recipe: Cherry-Berry Pie. Only half the fruit in this double pie is cooked; the other half is stirred in without heating. You can make it with blueberries, apricots and blackberries, mixed berries, or peach and raspberries. Or, of course, any fruit of your choosing! Recipe: Double Fruit Pie.

This winter pie combines mincemeat with yummy fruits like apples, peaches, and pears. Recipe: Winter Fruit Pie. Also, don't forget to try our Spiced Plum Pie , stuffed with fresh pitted plums and spiced to perfection.

Whether filled with apples or cherries, these tiny desserts put a smile on everyone's lips. Recipe: Mini Fruit Pies. Bite-size is just the right size when you need a little something sweet.

These desserts are perfect for kids! Recipe: Bite-Size Fruit Pies and Berry Shooters. Transform boring cranberry sauce into a delectable pie that no one can pass up.

Recipe: Cranberry Pie. This delicious dish combines blueberries with apples, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries for a fruit-filled dessert.

Recipes: Deep-Dish Bumbleberry Pie. A no-fail crust and luscious strawberry-rhubarb filling — this simple pie has it all.