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Have a hankering for an old-fashioned pie just like Grandma used to make? Well, you’re in luck! Allrecipes community members have shared plenty of tried-and-true pie recipes from their grandmas’ kitchens through the years—and we’ve rounded up the very best ones right here. Whether you’re looking for a classic custard idea or a fruity favorite, you’ll find a new family tradition in this collection of grandmother-approved pie recipes.
Grandma’s Luscious Lemon Cream Pie
This rich lemon pie, made super creamy and decadent with sour cream, is so refreshing on a hot summer’s day. Allrecipes member Marie Clare suggests garnishing with whipped cream.
Grandma’s Blueberry Pie
Make this classic summer pie with just seven ingredients: sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, cinnamon, blueberries, lemon juice, butter, and a pre-made pie crust.
Grandma’s Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie
“This recipe was handed down from my Grandma,” says Allrecipes member Colleen Mitchell. “I have tweaked it to spice it up some! It is a unique addition to any Thanksgiving celebration and holds its own against pumpkin pie any day!”
Apple Pie By Grandma Ople
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
This apple pie is one of our highest rated desserts, earning more than 11,000 rave reviews. Plus, Allrecipes member MOSHASMAMA says it’s won first place in several local competitions.
Grandma’s Chocolate Custard Pie
This old-fashioned chocolate pie is topped with a simple meringue, making for a classic, incredibly satisfying treat. It will “have you asking for thirds,” says Allrecipes member TRISTESS00.
Grandma’s Egg Custard Pie
Get back to basics with this award-winning pie made with kitchen staples. “I love custard pie, but my attempts have never quite matched the one’s at the pie-shop…until now,” says reviewer LYNLOR.
Grandma Darcy’s Squash Pie
Tired of eating the same old pumpkin pie every holiday season? You’re in luck! This cozy dessert, which comes together in less than an hour, features a cozy acorn squash filling.
My Grandma’s Shoo-Fly Pie
Allrecipes / Abbey Littlejohn
It’s easy to make this molasses-flavored Pennsylvania Dutch pie with fewer than 10 ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Grandma’s Iron Skillet Apple Pie
“Over the past 45 years, I have probably made hundreds of apple pies but this one is just a treat,” says reviewer Grandma Lizzy. “I made it as written. The process and the iron skillet is the key to the finished product being so good.”
Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
With nearly 3,000 rave reviews, this tried-and-true lemon meringue pie is a favorite in the Allrecipes community. “This pie is simply wonderful,” says one reviewer. “The recipe is rather simple to follow and the end result is superb.”
Nana’s Peach Parfait Pie
In this parfait-inspired pie, a crunchy almond-oat crust is topped with a fruity ice cream filling. It’s perfect to cool off with on a hot summer’s day.
My Grandmother’s Best Berry Pie
You need just seven ingredients to make this incredibly easy pie: flour, butter, baking powder, vanilla extract, white sugar, an egg, and fresh blueberries. “This is easy and yummy,” says reviewer Deb C. “A lot of time is spent ‘resting’ but it is simple to make and worth the wait.
Grandma’s Blackberry Pie
According to Allrecipes member SYRAH4689’s grandma, the apples in this recipe serve an important purpose: “I know apples in a blackberry pie seem a little weird but my grandma swears they soak up the juice and now I can’t enjoy a blackberry pie without them.”
Grandma Emma’s Fudgy Chocolate Pie
“My grandmother’s chocolate cream pie was a staple of my childhood,” says Allrecipes member Brendles, who uses a store-bought graham cracker crust, “Homemade custard filling with a dense texture. Very rich, not too sweet, and oh-so-satisfying.”
Grandma’s Butterscotch Pie
Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck
Here’s an old-fashioned butterscotch pie that will please everyone at your table. Plus, it comes together quickly with just a few easy-to-find ingredients.
Grandma’s Coconut Pies
This easy recipe makes two 9-inch pies (featuring a 6-ingredient buttermilk custard filling), so it’s the perfect dessert to serve a hungry crowd.
Grandma T’s Pineapple Cream Pie
Try this vintage pineapple cream pie next time you’re in the mood for an old-fashioned treat. Make sure to top with a homemade meringue!
Chess Pie
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This chess pie is a very old Southern recipe. It’s a very sweet, rich dessert which cannot be described as anything but marvelous,” says Allrecipes member T Knecht. “This is not my personal recipe but was passed to me by my grandmother and from her grandmother and so on and so forth. You will think you have died and gone to heaven when you taste this, especially when served with whipped cream.”
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