Calling All Apple Pie Lovers! 25 Ways to Celebrate America's Favorite Dessert

Warm, gooey apple pie is the go-to dessert everyone knows and loves. Whether you’re serving deep dish, double crust, lattice-top or Dutch crumb, it’s tough to beat this American classic. This year, up your pie game by trying some new twists on a family favorite, or simply serve up the original, a la Mode. Get our from-scratch recipe below.

Go from simple ice cream to spectacular sundae in just a few steps. Transform plain vanilla with apple pie filling and top with crispy cheddar pie crust shards for a delightful dessert.

This easy recipe is the perfect way for non-pie makers to make a great looking pie without spending all day in the kitchen. The beauty of these types of pies is that they are adaptable to almost any type of filling: pumpkin, berries, apples, etc. And, it’s perfectly fine (i.e. encouraged) to use a store-bought crust.

If you're feeling ambitious, just a few ingredients and a little knowledge is all it takes to reach pie crust nirvana. Try this basic buttery pie crust for your next from-scratch apple pie.