Pie Forgotten Recipes: Old-Fashioned Pie Classics That Are Still Amazing Today!

Gone are the days when baking a homemade pie meant there was a special occasion, may it be a birthday, holiday, or some other family event. Many remember this tradition with fondness, recalling pies as one of the most beloved comfort food. Those were the days when mom or grandma had prepared a special pie packed with love and deliciousness.

For many, there is nothing like a kitchen filled with the fragrant scent of freshly baked pie, especially when combined with the rewarding joy of making one from scratch. Some even say there's something almost spiritual about the baking of pies. Every slice is a testament to the maker's love and devotion. This is perhaps why old-fashioned, home-baked pies come with so many warm, fuzzy feelings and memories.

Inside this cook, you'll discover a brief history of pies, some helpful tips to make the perfect pie, and a few pie crust recipes so you won't have to rely on the store-bought ones. And of course, you'll also find over 90 delicious vintage pie recipes including:

CUSTARD PIES
Flapper Pie
Vinegar Pie
Boston Cream Pie

CHOCOLATE PIES
Chocolate Custard Pie
Frozen Mud Pie
Cocoa Cream Pie

SUGAR AND OTHER SWEET PIES
Sugar Cream Pie
Maple Syrup Pie
Burnt Caramel Pie

SPECIAL OCCASION PIES
Italian Easter Pie
Fruit Cocktail Eggnog Pie
Funeral Pie

NUT AND DRIED FRUIT-BASED PIES
Caramel Pecan Pie
Praline Pie
Hillbilly Pie

APPLE-BASED PIES
Johnny Appleseed Pie
King Kamehameha Pie
Marlborough Pie

BERRY PIES
Mom's Strawberry Pie
Old-Fashioned Gooseberry Pie
Impossible Cherry Pie

CITRUSY PIES
Lemon Cream Pie
Lemonade Chiffon Pie
Lime Cheesecake Pie

COCONUT AND PINEAPPLE PIES
Pineapple Cream Pie
Millionaire Pie
Sawdust Pie

OTHER FRUITY PIES
Mom's Vintage Rhubarb Pie
Banana Rum Pie
Peach Parfait Pie

Recipes come with a detailed list of ingredients, the number of servings, the prep and cooking times, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and nutrition facts.