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Mini Blueberry Pies

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These best berry pie recipes are totally blue ribbon-worthy. For a taste of summer, turn to these fresh berry pie ideas starring sweet strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and more. In the colder months, we have plenty of berry pies with frozen berries so you can keep the sweet streak going.

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Best-Ever Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Best-Ever Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

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No spring or summer is complete without at least one berry-rhubarb pie. Fresh rhubarb and a carton of juicy strawberries create a brilliantly hued pie that's perfect for in between the two sunny seasons. It's especially showstopping when you top it with polka dots of the rich butter pastry.

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Mini Blueberry Pies

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Mini Blueberry Pies are as sweet as they come, and the individual servings mean that there are no battles over the biggest slice. Because this fresh berry pie recipe is made in pint-size portions, the cute desserts can be on your table in less than an hour. For best (aka most flavorful) results, serve with lip-puckering lemon peel and a spoonful of cloudlike whipped cream.

Buy It: Calphalon Mini Pie Pan Set, $40, Kohl's

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Berry Icebox Pie

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When you're not in the mood to bake, turn to this berry cream pie recipe that requires zero oven time. Simply layer together the six sweet ingredients (including plenty of fresh blackberries and a vanilla wafer "crust") and chill 8 to 24 hours. That means if you're planning to dig into this after an elegant dinner entrée, you don't have to sweat about dessert the day of.

Related: 15 No-Bake Pie Recipes

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Apple, Rhubarb, and Raspberry Pie with Almond Star Crust

Apple Rhubarb and Raspberry Pie with Almond Star Crust

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Bring oohs and aahs to the potluck table with this blue ribbon-worthy apple-berry pie. Made with cinnamon and three times the garden-fresh goodness, what's not to love? Use a star-shape cookie cutter to make the eye-catching topper.

Buy It: Star Cookie Cutter Set, $10, Bed Bath & Beyond

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Blueberry Two-Crust Pie with Streusel Topping

Blueberry Streusel Pie

Can't decide between berry crisp or pie? Combine the two into one tempting package. This berry crumble pie is lined and covered with a classic pastry crust for a taste of nostalgia, then topped with another sweet layer of cinnamon-brown sugar streusel. Hiding in between the two: An easy and refreshing lemon-blueberry mixture.

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Cherry-Berry Pie

Cherry Berry Pie

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For the juiciest pie filling, use frozen cherries and blackberries instead of fresh. Frozen berries keep their sweet-tart flavors packed inside until they warm, bubble, and burst in the oven. After plenty of difficult topping "testing," we have determined that a scoop of vanilla ice cream is the best match for this Cherry-Berry Pie.

Buy It: Emile Henry Pie Dish, $30, Williams Sonoma

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Double-Chocolate Mascarpone Raspberry Pie

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Chocolate-coating isn't just for strawberries, you know. This berry pie filling proves that raspberries shine served cocoa-style, too. Both white and dark chocolate make luscious appearances in this sweet treat. Garnish with chocolate shavings for an indulgent finish.

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Black Raspberry Cream Pie

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Black raspberries are sweeter than blackberries but tarter than red raspberries. Blend the cool hybrid fruit into an icy mixture of jam and whipped cream for a gorgeous, orchid-hue pie filling. A purchased graham cracker crust makes this frozen berry pie recipe a snap to prepare.

Related: Our All-Time Favorite Pies

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Blackberry Swirl Pie

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Craving an impressive dessert that doesn't require hours of prep work or a whole cart-full of ingredients? Turn to this berry pie recipe that can be yours with just six ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time. Use fresh or frozen blackberries to make this colorful cobbler-like pie. Sour cream adds a delightful tang to the sweet-as-candy berry filling.

Related: 16 Simple Dessert Recipes

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Strawberry Truffle Pie

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Jelly-glittering strawberries take center stage in this dreamy truffle pie. For a sun-kissed spin on the classic chocolate dessert, stir a bright splash of orange juice or liqueur into the filling before chilling. To hit the "easy" button on this fresh berry pie recipe, opt for refrigerated piecrust instead of going the DIY route.

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Blueberry Slab Pie

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Hit your summer sweet spot with a berry-filled slab pie. Blueberries and a hint of cinnamon create a combination so delicious you'll be reaching for seconds in no time. There should be plenty: This blueberry pie with frozen berries makes 24 servings!

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Creamy Cranberry Pretzel Pie

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Introducing: The best berry pie recipe for fall and winter. (Just imagine this as part of your Thanksgiving dessert spread!) Perfect amounts of crunchy (thanks, pretzels) and creamy make this fluffy berry pie a dream dessert. Orange peel enhances the filling while broken pretzels and sugared cranberries as toppers offer a salty-sweet contrast.

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Apple-Berry Pie in a Jar

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Join the Mason jar craze by baking personal apple-berry pies in cute glass containers. These are sweet, fruity, and totally ideal for food gifts. Feel free to assemble them up to 3 months in advance, freeze, then thaw, bake, and share (or savor yourself).

Buy It: Ball 4 Count 8-ounce Mason Jars, $5, Target

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Peach-Blueberry Pie

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If it's not prime peach or blueberry season, don't fret: This dessert works just as well with frozen fruit. Simply toss together sweet peach slices, plump blueberries, and a splash of bourbon for an irresistible peach-berry pie filling. Then sprinkle the lattice strips with brown sugar before baking to give the pie a crumbly, golden surface.

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Berry Slab Pie

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Slab pies are pretty, delicious, and a cinch to bake and serve. Especially when, like this triple berry pie, you start with store-bought puff pastry instead of DIY dough. This ginger-infused treat works well for dessert, then is great again as a decadent brunch the next day if you're lucky enough to have leftovers.

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

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After just one bite, you'll be hooked on this luscious fruit pie complete with a sweet strawberry filling and flaky pastry crust. (By the way, you're just three ingredients away from the fresh berry pie filling. It's true!) Once chilled, top the easy homemade pie with fresh mint sprigs for a cool flavor and eye-catching complementary color.

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Raspberry Pie with Chambord

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Cheers to spiked desserts! This raspberry pie made with frozen berries layers the delicious flavors of red raspberries and Chambord (black raspberry liqueur) with a fluffy topping made from cream cheese and whipped cream. The results are rich yet light.

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Pear-Cranberry Deep-Dish Pie

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Deep-dish isn't just for pizza. Take the concept from savory to sweet territory with this perfect-for-the-holidays dessert. Snappy cranberries and juicy slices of pear team up in this fall-flavored berry pie recipe. Dust the golden pastry top with raw sugar for easy bakery appeal.

Related: How to Make a Double-Crust Piecrust

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