--- title: 10 Stunning Pies (Other than Apple) for the Fourth of July description: This article originally appeared on Food & Wine. Apple pie might be the ultimate American dessert, but we contend that it’s better in the fall.... canonical: https://time.com/2954753/fourth-of-july-pies/ author: Food Wine article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2014-07-03T19:03:03.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T08:55:36.018Z og:title: 10 Stunning Pies (Other than Apple) for the Fourth of July og:description: This article originally appeared on Food & Wine. 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[Marilyn Batali’s Blackberry Pie](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/marilyn-batalis-blackberry-pie) This exquisite pie is made with Mario Batali’s “favorite fruit in life.” 2\. [Peach-Raspberry Pie](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/peach-raspberry-pie) Serve this excellent summer pie with whipped cream or a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. 3\. [Deep-Dish Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/deep-dish-strawberry-rhubarb-pie) What’s the secret to perfectly flaky crust? Add some lard to the dough. 4\. [Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie with a Ginger Crust](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/passion-fruit-ice-cream-pie-with-a-ginger-crust) This over-the-top dessert is topped with a mix of dulce de leche and passion fruit nectar. 5\. [Coconut-Buttermilk Pie with Blackberry Caramel ](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/coconut-buttermilk-pie-with-blackberry-caramel) Bobby Flay’s spectacularly creamy custard pie is topped with silky blackberry caramel. 6\. [Deep-Dish Peach Streusel Pie with Ginger ](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/deep-dish-peach-streusel-pie-with-ginger) Andrew Zimmern upgrades the classic peach pie by adding ground and candied ginger. 7\. [Stone Fruit Pie with Almond Streusel](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/stone-fruit-pie-with-almond-streusel) Any combination of stone fruits (apricots, peaches, plums, cherries or nectarines) is perfect for this delicious pie. 8\. [Berry Ice Cream Pie](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/berry-ice-cream-pie) Blueberries and strawberry ice cream star in this terrific, fast dessert. 9\. [Cherry Hand Pies](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cherry-hand-pies) Save on time by using puff pastry to make these fantastic pies. 10\. [Yogurt and Apricot Pie with Crunchy Granola Crust](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/yogurt-and-apricot-pie-with-crunchy-granola-crust) Healthful ingredients in this pie include low-fat Greek yogurt, oats and almonds. MORE: [19 New Ways to Eat Pie](http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/new-ways-to-eat-pie) MORE: [11 Best Custard and Cream Pies](http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/custard-cream-pies-tarts) MORE: [10 Ways to Use Leftover Pie Dough](http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2013/11/4/10-ways-to-use-leftover-pie-dough) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/2954753/fourth-of-july-pies/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/2954753/fourth-of-july-pies/"},"headline":"10 Stunning Pies (Other than Apple) for the Fourth of July","datePublished":"2014-07-03T19:03:03.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T08:55:36.018Z","description":"This article originally appeared on Food & Wine. 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