21 Old-Fashioned Pies From Grandma's Recipe Box

Nothing brings back the feeling of Grandma’s kitchen quite like an old-fashioned pie. These recipes are filled with creamy custards, juicy fruit, rich chocolate, and other familiar flavors that have been passed around family tables for generations. Whether you’re craving a flaky fruit pie or something smooth and decadent, there’s plenty here worth bringing back.

Mississippi Mud Pie Recipe

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An Oreo crust, fudgy chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream stack up into an indulgent pie with layers of rich chocolate flavor.
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Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

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A creamy chocolate filling and flaky crust give this homemade pie the nostalgic flavor of a dessert straight from Grandma's kitchen.
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Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie

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This Indiana classic has a creamy vanilla filling and a cinnamon-sugar finish, giving every slice the simple comfort of an old-fashioned pie.
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Sweet Potato Pie With Condensed Milk

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Sweetened condensed milk gives this sweet potato pie a smooth, creamy filling with plenty of warm spice for a comforting fall dessert.
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Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie

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Tart rhubarb baked into creamy custard creates the sweet-tangy balance that has made this old-fashioned fruit pie a longtime favorite.
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Southern Recipe for a Buttermilk Pie

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A smooth buttermilk custard fills a flaky crust in this traditional Southern pie, with a gentle tang that balances its rich sweetness.
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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie with Cornmeal

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Rich chocolate and the signature texture of a traditional chess pie come together in this deeply flavored Southern dessert.
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Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

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Chocolate and walnuts fill this rich Kentucky-style pie, while bourbon whipped cream gives each decadent slice an extra-special finish.
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Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie (Easy to Make!)

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Creamy eggnog custard and warm holiday spices turn a familiar custard pie into a festive dessert with plenty of old-fashioned charm.
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

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Chocolate adds another layer of richness to the gooey filling of this pecan pie, with plenty of crunchy pecans in every slice.
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BEST Recipe for Blueberry Pie

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Juicy blueberries bake into a sweet fruit filling surrounded by flaky pastry for a classic homemade pie that never really goes out of style.
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Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

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Tender apples and creamy custard share a flaky crust in this comforting pie that combines two traditional desserts in every slice.
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Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic

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Sweet coconut adds plenty of texture to the creamy custard filling of this traditional Southern pie, all tucked inside a flaky crust.
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Southern Possum Pie With A Pecan Crust

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A nutty pecan crust holds creamy layers of cream cheese and chocolate in this rich Southern dessert made for generous slices.
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Southern Banana Cream Pie with a Walnut Crust

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A walnut crust adds a nutty crunch beneath layers of banana and creamy filling, giving traditional banana cream pie a distinctly Southern twist.
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Flaky Peach Pie with Juicy Fresh Filling

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Juicy peaches bake beneath a flaky lattice crust for a classic fruit pie filled with sweet peach flavor and buttery pastry in every bite.
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Homemade Blackberry Pie with Double Crust

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Juicy blackberries create a sweet-tart filling tucked between two layers of flaky pastry in this timeless homemade fruit pie.
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