If you love pies or Amish desserts, you're going to enjoy this roundup of my favorite Amish pies recipes. Amish kitchens are known for simple ingredients and comforting flavors, and homemade pies are one of the things Amish women do best. From creamy custard pies to fruit-filled classics and rich cream pies, these are the kinds of desserts that show up at Amish weddings, Sunday dinners, and holiday gatherings.
Most of the pies in this collection are from my own Amish upbringing and from the recipes I've shared here on my blog. They're easy, homemade, and full of that old-fashioned flavor everyone loves. So grab your apron and take a look through this list of the best Amish pie recipes you can make right at home.
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Why You'll Love These Amish Pie Recipes
- Made with simple, everyday pantry ingredients
- Old-fashioned, homemade flavor in every bite
- From-scratch pies that feel warm and nostalgic
- Easy, reliable recipes - perfect for any skill level
- Great for feeding a crowd without spending much
- Classic desserts that work for any season or occasion
Traditional Amish Fruit Pies
Amish cooks know how to turn garden and orchard fruit into the most delicious pies. These fruit pies are packed with flavor and perfect for any season.
Dutch Apple Pie With Crumb Topping
If you love warm cinnamon apples and a buttery, crisp crumble topping, you're going to fall in love with this PA Dutch Apple Pie! This Amish-style dessert features tender baked apples in a flaky crust, finished with a sweet oatmeal crumb topping that adds the perfect texture and flavor. (This pie can also be made with home-canned apple pie filling.)
Traditional Apple Pie
This classic Amish apple pie with a double crust is filled with tender apple slices and warm cinnamon, all baked inside a golden, flaky crust for a simple yet irresistible dessert.
It's the kind of traditional, homemade dessert that never goes out of style - warm, sweet, and spiced just right. Serve it plain, or add a scoop of ice cream for the perfect finishing touch.
Apple Schnitz Pie
In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, "Apple Schnitz Pie" is a very common Amish church pie. Schnitz pie is made with dried apples that are cooked and mashed. I believe the word "Schnitz" comes from German, meaning to carve or slice. So Apple Schnitz simply means sliced dried apples. Some people also spell it as Snitz Pie.
Blueberry Pie
Amish blueberry pie is a traditional dessert that has been handed down through generations. It is made with a flaky pastry crust filled with a sweet and luscious blueberry filling. The filling is made with fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, clear jel as a thickener, and lemon juice to enhance the blueberry flavor.
It's baked until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. This mouthwatering pie is perfect when served warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Blackberry Raspberry Pie
Amish blackberry raspberry pie is a simple and delicious way to use blackberries while they're in season. The mix of juicy blackberries and raspberries creates a sweet-tart filling that's topped with a buttery crumb topping and baked in a flaky crust. It's an old-fashioned pie with rich, jammy flavor - perfect for summer gatherings or Sunday dessert.
Rhubarb Sour Cream Pie
Sour cream rhubarb pie with crumb topping is a sweet and tangy dessert that combines the unique tartness of rhubarb with the creamy richness of sour cream. The filling for this pie is made by combining diced rhubarb, sugar, sour cream, and other ingredients, and pouring the mixture into a prepared pie crust.
Then it gets topped with a crumbly streusel topping made of flour, oats, sugar, butter, and orange zest. The crumb topping provides a crunchy texture and extra sweetness that complements the tangy and tart flavors of the pie filling.
Peach Crumb Pie
This Amish peach crumb pie is a delightful dessert featuring a luscious filling of fresh peaches sweetened with sugar and enhanced with a hint of lemon. The fruit mixture is thickened with tapioca for a perfect consistency. It's topped with a buttery crumb mixture of brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, adding a crispy contrast to the juicy peaches.
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Amish strawberry pie is a delightfully refreshing and delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a luscious strawberry jello filling. This fresh strawberry pie filling can be placed into a pre-baked flaky pie crust or a graham cracker crust.
Whether you prefer the traditional taste of a pastry crust or the slightly crunchy sweetness of graham crackers, this pie delivers a burst of summer flavor in every bite. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or any summer gathering, Amish strawberry pie is as beautiful as it is tasty.
Classic Amish Custard & Cream Pies
Custard and cream pies are some of the most loved Amish desserts. They're silky, simple, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Pumpkin Custard Pie
This Amish pumpkin custard pie recipe is a fall favorite of mine that goes beyond the usual canned pumpkin and evaporated milk recipes. This version features a creamy pumpkin filling topped with a light, sponge-like layer of whipped egg whites, making it one of the best pumpkin pies you'll ever taste.
Amish Custard Pie
Amish custard pie is the kind of simple, homespun dessert that feels like a warm hug after a long day. It's beautifully smooth and creamy, with a delicate balance of sweetness from the brown sugar and a hint of vanilla that makes each bite comforting and familiar. The pie's golden, baked-to-perfection crust cradles a velvety filling that melts in your mouth.
Rhubarb Custard Pie
Rhubarb custard pie is very easy to make, with a flaky pie crust that's filled with tart rhubarb and rich egg custard. A classic and delicious springtime dessert.
Lemon Meringue Pie
If you're looking for an easy lemon meringue pie recipe that turns out perfect every time, this Amish-style classic is sure to impress. It's made with a bright, silky lemon filling and finished with a fluffy meringue topping that browns to a soft golden color in the oven.
This pie has that perfect balance of sweet and tart, made from simple, wholesome ingredients just like Grandma's lemon meringue pie and the old-fashioned desserts served at Amish gatherings. It's a beautiful, refreshing pie that never fails to bring a little sunshine to the table.
Lemon Sponge Pie
If you love bright, refreshing desserts, you're going to adore this Amish Lemon Sponge Pie. It's light, airy, and packed with tangy lemon flavor, with a creamy lemon layer that magically rises into a spongy topping. This easy Amish pie is perfect for spring, summer, or any time you want a sweet, citrusy treat.
The Best Pecan Pie
This creamy pecan pie is very easy to make, and it's the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and creamy custard with crunchy pecans on the top. It is melt-in-your-mouth amazing and not as sweet as many pecan pies!
Amish pecan pie is a classic sweet dessert that finds its way to our Thanksgiving table every year. After stuffing myself with turkey and all the sides, I still always find room for a slice of pecan pie with a cup of coffee. It's the final touch to a perfect meal!
Oatmeal Pie (Mock Pecan Pie)
Amish oatmeal pie is a simple, old-fashioned dessert with a chewy and caramel-like filling that tastes a lot like pecan pie. The oats soak up the sweet syrup and give the pie a rich texture, while the pecans add just the right amount of nutty flavor.
This is one of those simple, frugal recipes that feels special even though it's made with basic pantry staples. If you love the flavors of pecan pie but want a more budget-friendly, down-to-earth version, this comforting Amish classic is perfect.
Peanut Butter Cream Pie
Amish peanut butter pie is one of the most beloved Amish desserts, and once you taste it, you'll know why! This old-fashioned Amish peanut butter cream pie features a flaky, prebaked pie crust filled with rich and creamy homemade vanilla pudding, sweet peanut butter crumbles, and topped with fluffy whipped cream.
Butterscotch Cream Pie
This old-fashioned Amish Butterscotch Pie is made from scratch with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. The smooth, creamy, homemade butterscotch filling is rich with brown sugar flavor and topped with fluffy whipped cream for a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that tastes like something straight out of Grandma's kitchen.
Chocolate Cream Pie
Amish chocolate pie is made with a traditional pre-baked flaky pie crust that's filled with a silky, smooth, homemade chocolate pudding, and topped with whipped cream. It's a chocolate lover's dream pie! 🙂 Every bite is a little slice of happiness, making homemade chocolate cream pie a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Raisin Cream Pie
Let me assure you, raisin cream pie tastes so much better than it sounds. With plump, juicy raisins in a sweet, creamy custard filling and topped with whipped cream, this old-school pie is downright incredible. The flavors and textures work really well together.
Amish Shoofly & Crumb Pies
Shoofly pies and crumb-topped vanilla pies are classic desserts from Lancaster County Amish country. These simple, sweet pies are a beloved part of local PA Amish kitchens and bring a little taste of Lancaster tradition to your table.
Traditional Lancaster County Wet Bottom Shoofly Pie
Discover the charm of Pennsylvania Dutch cooking with the famous Amish shoofly pie. This simple yet delightful creation features three distinct layers: a lusciously gooey molasses bottom, and a middle layer boasting a cake-like consistency, topped with a lovely crumbly topping. All of this perfection is wrapped up in a flaky pie crust.
Originating from southeastern Pennsylvania, this classic recipe uses simple ingredients like molasses and eggs for a delicious, homemade flavor. Simply bake it until golden brown, and there you have it - a beautiful authentic shoofly pie ready to enjoy! (A popular Amish breakfast pie!)
Chocolate Shoofly Pie
This chocolate shoofly pie is a chocolate lover's dream. It has a flaky crust, a layer of gooey chocolate pudding, with a cake-like center, and is topped with chocolate frosting. So moist and chocolatey! 🙂
Vanilla Crumb Pie
Amish vanilla pie is a unique and old-fashioned pie with a layer of gooey brown sugar and vanilla filling (similar to a caramel sauce) and is topped with a thick layer of buttery crumbs.
You might think this pie sounds a bit strange, but trust me, it is quite delicious! (It's similar to shoofly pie but has a different flavor profile.) I love it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but it's also great on its own, or with a cup of coffee or tea.
Amish Pies With Graham Cracker Crust
Not all Amish pies are made with a traditional flaky crust. Some of my favorite summertime desserts use a buttery graham cracker crust, which adds a sweet crunch that pairs perfectly with fresh fruit and creamy fillings.
Cherry Cheesecake Pie With Graham Crust
This Amish cherry pie recipe with canned filling and a graham cracker crust is a super quick and easy-to-make dessert that will be a hit at any party or gathering! Similar to my cherry delight recipe, this is a no-bake cherry pie that takes only minutes to assemble.
The delightful combination of tangy cherries, creamy cheesecake, and the subtle sweetness of the buttery graham cracker crust creates a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that's bound to leave your guests raving.
Fresh Peach Pie With Graham Crust
This delicious Amish fresh peach pie recipe features a sweet, crunchy graham cracker crust filled with juicy peaches and a light, fruity gel. It gets topped with a fluffy layer of homemade whipped cream (or Cool Whip), making it the perfect summer dessert.
Amish Pie Crust Recipes
A great pie starts with a great crust, and Amish kitchens are known for their perfectly flaky pie crusts. Whether you're making a custard pie, fruit pie, or cream pie, these simple from-scratch crusts provide the buttery, tender base every classic Amish pie deserves.
Amish Flaky Pie Crust Recipe
This perfectly flaky Amish pie crust recipe is easy to make and the only one you'll ever need. I make this flaky crust using a comination of lard and butter, and it's been my go-to crust recipe for many years. It has never failed me yet.
My Sister-in-Law's Flaky Pie Crust Recipe
This pie dough with added vinegar and egg is so easy to work with, no complicated chilling requirements. Yet it comes out super flaky and delicious every time!
Rice Krispie Crust for Ice Cream Pie
Ice cream pie with a Rice Krispie pie crust is a delicious Amish recipe that's as easy to make as it is fun to eat. The buttery, crunchy Rice Krispie crust pairs perfectly with creamy ice cream, creating a sweet, satisfying contrast in every bite.
You can fill it with any ice cream flavor you love and top it with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate or caramel, and a sprinkle of nuts for a dessert that's always a hit.
Hand-Held Pies
Amish hand pies are small, sweet, and perfect for snacking on the go. Fry pies are a classic everyone loves!
Fry Pies
Amish fry pies are small little half-moon-shaped pies. A circle of flaky crust filled with pie filling, folded in half, deep-fried, and drizzled with glaze to create an irresistible treat for on-the-go or anytime! These fry pies can be baked or deep-fried - it's your choice.
Pecan Pie Bites
Pecan pie bites are the perfect mini dessert, combining all the rich, gooey flavors of classic pecan pie with a buttery cream cheese crust in a bite-sized treat.
These sweet little gems are irresistibly delicious and surprisingly easy to make, making them a go-to recipe for holidays, parties, or even a casual indulgence. With their caramelized pecan filling and melt-in-your-mouth crust, they're sure to be the star of any dessert spread!
Bake Your Favorite Amish Pies
I grew up enjoying homemade Amish pies, and nothing else quite measures up. In my opionion, store-bought pies just don't compare and always leave me dissapointed.
Amish women bake pies often, and the flavors, textures, and comforting aromas are part of everyday life. From classic fruit pies and creamy custards to shooflies, crumb pies, and hand-held fry pies, these 26 Amish pie recipes are simple, old-fashioned, and full of flavor. Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or anytime you want a sweet treat!
- Add ice cream or whipped cream to make them extra special.
Which of these Amish pie recipes will you try first? Comment below, share your creations, or pin this post to save all your favorite Amish pies in one place. Happy baking!
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Connie Arney
Anna,
My Momma used to make a sour cream raisin pie that was my favorite pie of her's. I've lost my copy of her recipe (she's been gone for several years now, so I can't get it from her) and was wondering if you might have one.
Thank you for sharing all your delish recipes and stories.
Pray you have a blessed day.
In Christian Love,
Connie Arney
Anna
I found this in one of my books: 3/4 c. raisins, 3/4 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. milk, 3 Tbsp. cornstarch, 3 egg yolks, 3/4 c. thick sour cream, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Cook the filling, pour into baked pie shell, and top with whipped cream.
Ellen
Thank you for all of these. I love pie and you have covered it all.
Anna
Thanks for your support!
Anna
There is no way I can choose a favorite pie, they are all just so amazing!