This pie is assertively — but not aggressively — lemony, balanced by a fluffy meringue topping that has the ideal sweetness and density to complement the tarter-than-usual filling. Ann Taylor Pittman ...

I’m a happy camper this time of year, and no, not because kids are going back to school. Mid-August is when Italian plums come to market. To find them piled high in wooden pint baskets at a local ...

One of our favorite things about summer: the riot of fresh fruit to be found at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, pick-your-own orchards, or just the local grocery store. Make the most of the season ...

If you aren’t typically a “fruit pie person,” you aren’t alone. Traditional fruit pies can sometimes feel a bit predictable—a ...

Tarts look fancy, but they all start with the same thing: a good, sweet shortcrust pastry shell. This easy shortcrust tart dough, also known as pâte sucrée, bakes into a buttery, shortbread-style ...

The bright and refreshing colors and flavors of citrus are exploding at grocery stores right now. After all the rich and decadent flavors of the holiday season, this citrus burst comes at the perfect ...

Italian prune plums are the start of this tart built on a lemon shortbread crust. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS) Fresh fruit is begging to be made into pie during summer. But so are some ...

This tart is made from three easy pieces: a tart shell that is simpler than pie crust, more like one big shortbread cookie; a one-two pastry cream that makes instant puddings look turgid; and, ripe ...

The Pioneer Woman, Taste of Home, Amy Reiley’s Eat Something Sexy, and Scrumdiddlyumptious are sharing dessert ideas featuring seasonal fruits and practical baking tips. Highlights include blackberry ...