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It's pie-making time: 7 stunning recipes with fall flavours

If the arrival of autumn has inspired you to pick up the rolling pin, here are some seasonal pies to try.

If the arrival of autumn has inspired you to pick up the rolling pin, here are some seasonal pies to try

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3 overhead shots of pie side-by-side. left to right: A butternut squash pie topped with whipped cream; a pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream; a pecan pie.
(Photo, left to right: Rachel Conners, Betty Binon, Florence Grunfelder)

Fall is the perfect time to embrace the art of pie-making, and we've got some recipes that will have you reaching for your rolling pin. Whether you're craving a classic pumpkin pie or want to get creative with some seasonal handpies, we've got you covered. Start by perfecting your pie crust with Arlene Lott's trusted recipe, suitable for any filling your heart desires. Her braided crust tutorial will make your dessert the talk of the table. 

For those looking to explore the world of handpies, both sweet and savoury, Aviva Wittenberg's easy-to-follow guide will make you a puff pastry pro. 

We've also tapped into the expertise of a few pie makers who shared their best-kept pie-making secrets, just in time for the holiday season. 

And don't toss those pie crust scraps! We've got marvelous treats you can whip up with leftover pastry bits. 

Below are seven beautiful pie recipes to bring to a gathering or make just for yourself. Which one will you choose? Perhaps best to keep them all on regular rotation through autumn.

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Overhead shot of a pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream on a wooden table. A slice of the pie is sitting on a black plate.
(Photography by Betty Binon)

Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

Overhead shot of a pecan pie in a glass pie plate, sitting on a light blue kitchen towel, on a grey wooden surface. A piece of the pie sits on a white plate in the bottom left corner.
(Photography by Florence Grunfelder; food styling by Sabrina Falone)

Cranberry Apple Candied Ginger Pie

Side-by-side overhead shots of an unbaked pie and an image of it after it's baked. The pie crust design is a partridge sitting in a pear tree.
(Photography by David Bagosy)

Rum Raisin and Cider Pear Pie

Side-by-side overhead shots of an unbaked pie and an image of it after it's baked. The pie crust design is 4 blackbirds in a tree.
(Photography by David Bagosey)

Apple Cheddar Pie 

Overhead shot of a pie on a dark grey kitchen towel, sitting on a marble surface. The top of the pie is covered in leaf-shaped pastry.
(Photography by Marcella DiLonardo)

Butternut Squash Pie with Oat Crust

Overhead shot of a pie sitting on a wooden cutting board on a white surface. The pie is topped with whipped cream. A slice of it is on a white plate in the bottom right corner.
(Photography by Rachel Conners)

Half-Made Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

Overhead shot of an ice cream pie in a clear pie plate sitting on a wooden cutting board. It's on a grey wooden table with mini white pumpkins around it.

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