The Best Pies for Your Fall Table

There’s no better dessert that defines the fall season like a fresh pie. And what better way to use up all those orchard apples that you just picked than to bake a fragrant apple pie, piled high with apple-cinnamon goodness? This season, treat yourself and let someone else do the baking for you. Here’s where to find the best pies for your table.

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Connecticut

Michele’s Pies, Norwalk

You don’t want to miss out on the award-winning fruity and savory creations that Michele’s Pies is dishing out. The pies have won nearly 30 National Pie Championships. Try the Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, (even Food Network Chef Bobby Flay testifies to its greatness), or if you feel adventurous this season, have a slice of chocolate pecan bourbon.

Lyman’s Orchards, Middlefield

The hi-top apple pie at Lyman Orchards could give your grandma’s recipe a run for its money. Lyman Orchards has been perfecting pies for eight generations. Jam-packed with more than 2 pounds of apples, it was voted Best Pie by Connecticut Magazine in the Farm/Orchard category.

Massachusetts

Petsi Pies, Somerville

Petsi Pies has been rolling out some of the best pies in the state since 2003, continually receive raving reviews. Go for a classic fall favorite like the seasonal sweet potato pie or get a taste of the Florida Keys with a piece of Key lime pie. Everything is baked fresh daily.

Florence Pie Bar, Florence

Stop into the Florence Pie Bar to relax, grab a cup of coffee and nibble on a slice of its famous pie, be it sweet or savory, nutty or fruity and everything in between. You can bet that any of the seasonal pies will be a hit at your table, with favorites like coconut cream or salted chocolate and inventive takes on old classics like apple with apple cider caramel.

New Hampshire

Harvey’s Bakery and Coffee Shop, Dover

The folks at Harvey’s Bakery and Coffee Shop have been mastering their baking skills for more than 80 years. The freshly baked pies, bread and pastries have become a Dover favorite over the decades. Try the savory pork pie.

Black Forest Cafe and Bakery, Amherst

Black Forest Cafe and Bakery has a motto: “From scratch. by hand. since 1988.” This philosophy rings true in everything the bakery makes, including pies. The store sells 9-inch pies for sharing and 6-inch “cutie pies” for spur-of-the-moment snacking. Have a slice of traditional Dutch apple or chocolate cream with coffee whipped cream.

New Jersey

The Pie Store, Upper Montclair

The Brits are famous for their savory pies, and The Pie Store serves up these treats from across the pond daily. The steak, ale and mushroom pies and the turkey and stuffing pies are crowd favorites. If you’re craving something sweet, locals rave about the Key lime pie and the banoffee pie, filled with toffee and bananas and piled high with whipped cream and chocolate flakes.

Mara’s Cafe and Bakery, Denville

This bakery does it all, from pies to mousse to the cheesecakes that put them on the map. Mara’s Cafe and Bakery dishes out the traditional fruit pies like apple, cherry and blueberry, but the nut flavors are also big hits and some of the best pies around. Take home a pecan pie made with pure bourbon vanilla, or a three-nut cranberry pie with almonds, pecans and walnuts. And even the pickiest of eaters won’t turn away from a slice of chocolate chip cookie pie.

New York

Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Gowanus, Brooklyn

The Elsen sisters, Melissa and Emily, learned the art of making pie from the best: their grandmother. Four & Twenty Blackbirds uses locally sourced ingredients in all of their pies. The flavors rotate throughout the year, but if you’re passing through their neck of the woods, pick up a piece of salty honey pie, a custard pie laced with honey flavor with a sprinkle of flaked salt.

Monica’s Pies, Naples

Monica Schenk, owner of Monica’s Pies, learned how to make the Naples signature grape pie in 1983. Now, she is affectionately considered the Grape Pie Queen. She makes a variety of fruit, nut and cream pies that never disappoint. Her customers also love her chicken pot pie, loaded with chicken and vegetables.

Rhode Island

Provencal Bakery, Middletown

This 20-year old bakery started out baking artisan breads and gradually expanded its repertoire to include pastries, coffee and breakfast and lunch options. Provencal Bakery whips up delicious pies on call, from apple to chocolate cream to pecan with a hint of maple syrup.

Wright’s Dairy Farm, North Smithfield

At Wright’s Dairy Farm, you’ll find rustic comfort in each of the handcrafted pies. The bakery sells the traditional pies that everyone loves, including cream and custard pies made with milk and cream from its very own dairy cows. Take home a slice of strawberry rhubarb, coconut custard or apple cream. Don’t forget to wash it down with a glass of farm fresh milk.

Have you tried any of these pies? Where have you been that makes the best pies? Share in the comments below!

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