28 Old-Fashioned Pie And Cobbler Recipes That Are Simply Delicious

Get ready for some down-home comfort with our freshly baked homemade pies and cobblers.

Blueberry Cobbler with a scoop of ice cream
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

When you talk about classic dessert recipes, if you say that something is old-fashioned, Southerners believe you might as well say that it is tried-and-true or that it just tastes good. These pies and cobblers may be old-fashioned, but around here that really means that they are classic—and never going out of style.

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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Apple pie is easy, delicious, and has stood the test of time. This double-crust classic will create a dessert memory that will be hard to forget! Invite family and friends to share, and there might be a fight for the last bite.

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Fresh Peach Cobbler

Fresh Peach Cobbler
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman

It doesn't get more classic (or easy) than this peach cobbler recipe. Fresh peaches are simply the best, and while this juicy stone fruit is in season, make a plan to enjoy the bounty as much as possible. Once the cobbler has vanished, consider our recipe for fresh peach ice cream.

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Blueberry Pie

Southern Living Blueberry Pie ready to serve with a slice cupt out

Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke

As pretty as it is delicious, blueberry pie is the perfect way to make use of fresh blueberries. This recipe calls for a whopping six cups of those blue beauties, and the taste pay-off is huge. While you're at it, you may want to commit to two of these pies, if only to keep up with demand.

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Old-Fashioned Vinegar Pie

Old-Fashioned Vinegar Pie

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey

You likely already have all of the ingredients to make this vinegar pie in your pantry. Despite the name, it actually delivers a sweet, fruity flavor. Coming into favor during a time when sourcing certain ingredients was difficult, bakers could use the vinegar left from the winter’s canning and preserving to flavor this pie. 

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Cakey Strawberry Cobbler

Southern Living Cakey Strawberry Cobbler with a serving scooped out and topped with vanilla ice cream

Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

You'll need 2 quarts of fresh strawberries for this cobbler recipe so there's no shortage of fruity flavor. Your dessert dish will be picked clean, so no need to worry about leftovers. Then again, if you miraculously have a couple of servings left, you might want to keep it to yourself.

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Lemon Icebox Pie

Southern Living Lemon Icebox Pie

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This chilled pie is easy to make, will impress at any potluck, and doesn't require you to turn on the oven. Not only is this easy and fast, it is a great entry point for someone who doesn't really bake. Never fear. This pie is fail proof.

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Strawberry Pie

Southern Living Strawberry Pie after baking ready to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

You can't go wrong with a homemade strawberry pie. It comes together with just six ingredients and lets the pretty berry truly shine. You can use either homemade or store-bought pie crust as the base. No matter which you choose, the results will be delicious.

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Water Pie

Water Pie

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

In addition to water, as the name implies, you'll need just a handful of pantry staples and 5 minutes to pull this pie together. During the Depression, smart cooks came up with a way to make a delicious, family-friendly dessert that required the most humble ingredients. This pie includes water as its main one. Flour, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, butter, and a splash of vinegar round out the recipe. 

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Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler with a scoop of ice cream

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

A nod to Southern cakes and pies of old, the gooey-buttery topping is reminiscent of sweet cornbread and buttery cakes. This is a cobbler to remember. In fact, those who reap the reward of your efforts might demand a repeat.

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Cherry Pie

cherry pie unsliced with a pie server beside the pie

 Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

When selecting cherries, make sure to choose sweet cherries, not sour, for this pie recipe. To make quick work of pitting those cherries, you might want to try our wine bottle-chopstick hack to remove the pits. You'll catch on super quick, and will want to use cherries in all of your dessert recipes.

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Shaker Lemon Pie

Shaker Lemon Pie
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Ana Kelly

This pie makes use of the whole lemon—skin and all. Shaker cooks considered lemons to be important to a healthy diet. They devised this pie to make use of every bit of the fruit. We love serving this pie warm, and it pairs perfectly with some homemade vanilla ice cream!

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Best-Ever Lemon Meringue Pie

Best-Ever Lemon Meringue Pie - Southern Living

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

A tart lemon filling is piled high with fluffy meringue for a dessert that is impossible to resist. This classic is always welcome at the table, and diehard fans might just lose all control. Be sure those pie slices are ample!

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Cast-Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler

Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler
Alison Miksch

We love old-fashioned cobblers made in cast iron skillets because the crust gets extra crispy while the fruit is tender and caramelized. It's the best of both cobbler worlds. There are a whole host of desserts to be made using a cast iron skillet, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Fudge Pie

Fudge Pie
Iain Bagwell

This simple, decadent chocolate pie filling can easily be used in your favorite purchased or homemade pie crust. The method is so approachable, there is no reason why this can't be your go-to for a potluck or family gathering. Be ready to share your secret.

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Coconut Cream Pie

Southern Living Coconut Cream Pie in the dish to serve with a slice cut out

Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

When it comes to pie recipes, this classic coconut pie recipe takes the blue ribbon. A refrigerated pie crust makes it easy, and the whipped cream and toasted coconut make it stunning. For anyone who enjoys this perfect flavor combination, this is the pie for you.

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Classic Apple Cobbler

Classic Apple Cobbler Recipe
Stephen DeVries; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Who can resist the cakey goodness of cobbler? Two types of apples give this version plenty of flavor. A scoop of ice cream to top it off makes perfect sense. We are a little partial to choosing vanilla, but are very curious about what your ice cream sensibilities might select.

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Best Pecan Pie

Best Pecan Pie
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

The South has elevated pecan pie to a magical level, and this recipe is a great example of that magic. This classic take is short, simple, and sweet. You definitely need to pull this pie recipe out to celebrate the holidays, or for that matter, to celebrate a finely made dinner any time of year.

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Bisquick Blackberry Cobbler

Southern Living Bisquick Blackberry Cobbler in the dish to serve

Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Not only is this cobbler a delicious experience, but the rich tones of the berries make this cobbler especially photogenic. Is it too pretty to eat? Never.

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Egg Custard Pie

Egg Custard Pie
Antonis Achilleos

Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk. The silky smooth custard (made with eggs and half-and-half) filling is baked until the top is set but the center is still slightly jiggly, for the perfect texture. Should you crave homemade crust, try our recipe.

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Chocolate Cobbler

Chocolate Cobbler
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Chocolate cobbler creates layers of tender cake that are filled with pudding-like pockets of fudge. What could be better than topping this with vanilla ice cream? You are about one step away from an ice cream sundae, only better.

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Heavenly Key Lime Pie

Heavenly Key Lime Pie

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Refreshing Key Lime Pie will instantly make you feel like you're on vacation, whether that's true or not. These flavors are practically tropical, and you will be transported to the beach at first bite. The trick is making sure there is enough to go around.

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Classic Chess Pie

slices of Classic Chess Pie on multi-color plates
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

The good news is that you probably already have most of the ingredients for this pie recipe on hand in your pantry. Chess pie has a basic approach, so know that though there are a few steps, they're all fairly easy and require very little technical skill. This classic Southern dessert is gooey, buttery and sweet, and is a perfect match to a cup of coffee.

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Old-Fashioned Shoofly Pie

shoofly pie slices on individual plates

Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Molasses and shortbread come together to create this tangy, crumbly pie that has a flavor unlike any other. Made in the Pennsylvania Dutch communities of the East, this dessert has filtered its way into community and church cookbooks around the country. Its base is simply a mixture of molasses, hot water, baking soda, and an egg. 

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Easy Blackberry Cobbler

blackberry cobbler in a pan with a scoop missing
Hannah Zimmerman/Southern Living

This blackberry cobbler is so simple—it only uses six ingredients. To make it special, top with whipped cream and a mint garnish. You might also consider using basil, the perfect herb to pair with fresh berries.

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Classic Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

Rob Culpepper; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Assistant Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Soul-soothing Sweet Potato Pie starts with a premade pie crust and is filled with the nutmeg-flavored sweet potato mixture we all love. Would you dare make sweet potato pie outside of the holiday season? But of course! This dessert is enjoyable any time of year.

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Peach And Blueberry Cobbler

Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
Micah A. Leal

When fresh summer fruits are in season, there's no need to limit yourself to just one when making a cobbler. This recipe combines both peaches and blueberries to create one decadent summertime treat.

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Southern Buttermilk Pie

Southern Buttermilk Pie on a table with fruit and whipped cream
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman

Silky, sweet, and perfectly decadent—this classic Southern pie is going to have you going in for seconds. You will earn pie bragging rights at any event that calls for dessert. Be sure you are ready to share the details of how to pull off this pie triumph.

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Banana Bread Cobbler

Banana Bread Cobbler
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Cobblers aren't just for berries! Bananas shine in this dessert recipe that can be enjoyed year-round.

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