6 sweet pies for sampling on Thursday noon.

That would be, from bottom to top: Apple-Pear in Cheddar Crust Pastry (served with melted sharp cheddar on top); Mixed Berry; Very Cranberry Pear; Cider-Infused Apple; Sour Cream Blackberry; and Cranberry Apple Crumb-top pie.

We seriously questioned whether we would be able to make it through sampling 6 pies—and that was even with half-size slices (1/16 of the whole pie, rather than 1/8). We need to strategize about this for upcoming weeks, when we’ll have 10 pies to sample (or more if people make more than one!)

Next week: savory pies!

Tagged: apple, basic flaky pastry, blackberry, blueberry, cheddar, cheddar cheese pastry, cider, cranberries, Crumb, pear, raspberry, strawberry, streusel-top