Hey there, dessert enthusiasts! Jason Griffith here, and if you’ve ever shied away from making homemade pie because of the ...

Mock apple pie (also sometimes called no-apple apple pie) looks, tastes and smells like a classic apple pie, but this thrifty recipe born out of Great Depression-era scarcity, doesn't use apples.

Apple pie—with its Asian apples, Middle Eastern wheat, and European recipe—is no exception. Read More About Food History: This story originally ran in 2020; it has been updated for 2024.

Here’s a simple, no-fuss recipe to help you mark the day. Classic Apple Pie Recipe Mix in a handful of chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, or a splash of caramel for a twist.

In her no-frills, double-crust apple pie recipe, baker A.J. Perry creates a traditional dessert that exudes sweet-tart apples in a perfectly buttery shell.

2. Try your hand at taquitos. While apple pie filling has an inherent sweetness, you can always opt to dial back on the sugar content and veer into savory territory.