Are you looking to bake something special and scrumptious? If so, you’re in the right place! Pies are a great treat to bake for your friends or family to show your appreciation. Not only are they easy to make, but they are also fun to bake. Here are three easy Raider-tested pie recipes that almost anyone will enjoy!

Apple Pie

First, apple pie, a classic dessert loved by many. It is commonly served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but eating it plain is also delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of unrolled and baked pie crust
• ¾ cup of white sugar
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 6 cups of thinly sliced apples
• 1 tablespoon of butter

Instructions

1. Line a 9-inch pie dish with one pastry crust (set the second one aside).
2. Combine ¾ cup of sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. 
3. Layer your apple slices into the prepared pie dish and sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mix onto the apples. 
4. Layer the apple slices with small pieces of butter and cover it with the second crust. 
5. Bake the pie for 10 minutes at 450 degrees; after 10 minutes, lower the temperature to 350 degrees and bake until golden brown (30-35 minutes).
6. Your perfect apple pie is now ready to enjoy! 

Cherry Pie 

Cherry pie is a classic American summer dessert, famous for its sweet and tart cherry filling, which is bursting with flavor and complemented by a flaky, buttery crust.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups fresh (or frozen) tart cherries pitted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp almond extract
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 recipe pie crust + 1 extra for topping (if desired)

Instructions:

1. Mix the cherries, sugar, and cornstarch. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract.
2. Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell. Dot the top of the pie with two tablespoons of cold butter cut into small pieces. This can easily be done by hand, breaking off little pieces.
3. Finish the pie with the top crust. I prefer to do a lattice crust on a cherry pie; it just seems to go together so perfectly. If a lattice seems too time-consuming, do a simple top crust or even a quick crumb crust. Any option will work.
4. Bake in a 400°F preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then turn to 375°F and bake for another 1 to 1 ½ hours. If the pie crust is cooking too fast, cover the top of the pie with foil so the crust does not burn. I always set this pie on a cookie sheet lined with parchment because it will be full and could run over.
5. After the pie is done, remove it from the oven and let cool before cutting. Serve with fresh vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer finish.

Blueberry Pie 

Blueberry pie is a sweet and slightly tart, classic summer dessert. 

Ingredients

• ¾ cups of white sugar
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 4 cups of fresh blueberries
• 1 package of double-crust pie pastry
• 1 tablespoon of butter

Instructions 

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix your sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt; sprinkle this mixture over your blueberries. 
3. Line a pie dish with one pie crust. Pour your berry mixture into the crust and dot with butter. 
4. Cut the remaining pastry into ½ to ¾ inch-wide strips. Use the strips to weave a net top. Crimp the edges. 
5. Bake your pie at 375 degrees for 50 minutes, or until golden brown. 
6. Serve your pie to your loved ones, and feast away!