The ultimate guide to delicious homemade pies

Bubby’ s is a New York institution– the place to go for down-home food and peerless homemade pie. Now Bubby’ s founder Ron Silver, along with Jen Bervin, has created the definitive pie compendium– a book that shows home cooks everywhere how to re-create the flavors of Bubby’ s famous pies. Bakers will find recipes for over 100 spectacular pies, including standout versions of all the classics as well as lots of deliciously intriguing variations– Fresh Strawberry Pie in Chocolate Crust, Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie, and Beef Chuck Chili Pie with a Cornbread Crust, to name a few. Inspired by recipes from grandmothers, accomplished bakers, and classic cookbooks, the pies presented have all been tested and perfected in Bubby’ s kitchens– and represent the very best of the pie-maker’ s art. Illustrated with charming line drawings and topped off with recipes for homemade ice cream, sauces, and toppings, Bubby’ s Homemade Pies is an indispensable kitchen resource for everyone who wants to " save room for pie."

Ron Silver Jr. (New York, NY) launched Bubby’ s Pie Company in Tribeca in 1990 and opened a Brooklyn branch of Bubby’ s in 2003. Jen Bervin (Brooklyn, NY) comes from a long line of pie bakers in the Midwest and has been hosting pie socials since 1999.

"Bubby's, in New York City, known for its comfort food, began simply in 1990 with pie. Owner Silver, who was trying to find a way to support his writing habit, started a wholesale pie business (which later morphed into two restaurants). This publication celebrates the once-humble dessert that helped launch the popular TriBeCa and (later) Brooklyn outposts. Silver and coauthor Bervin strike a balance with recipes that are doable for the new baker and dynamic enough for the experienced pie maker. A primer on crusts covers flaky, sweet crumb and savory, and is accompanied by how-to illustrations. The authors also prime readers on fruit pies before launching into chapters including cream and custard pies and savory pies. In addition, seasonal pie chapters and recipes for deep-dish desserts (such as buckles, crisps and cobblers), dumplings and sauces fill the collection. The majority of pies are classics such as Blackberry Pie and Coconut Custard, but the inventive (Fried Apple-Whiskey Pies and Paella Pie) also have a presence. "Ask Bubby" highlighted boxes offer solutions for common preparation problems, while concise, well-written headnotes provide useful information and inspiration. This carefully compiled text addresses all experience levels as well as classic and contemporary pies, giving it a broad appeal." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

"'Bubby's, in New York City, known for its comfort food, began simply in 1990 with pie. Owner Silver, who was trying to find a way to support his writing habit, started a wholesale pie business (which later morphed into two restaurants). This publication celebrates the once-humble dessert that helped launch the popular TriBeCa and (later) Brooklyn outposts. Silver and coauthor Bervin strike a balance with recipes that are doable for the new baker and dynamic enough for the experienced pie maker. A primer on crusts covers flaky, sweet crumb and savory, and is accompanied by how-to illustrations. The authors also prime readers on fruit pies before launching into chapters including cream and custard pies and savory pies. In addition, seasonal pie chapters and recipes for deep-dish desserts (such as buckles, crisps and cobblers), dumplings and sauces fill the collection. The majority of pies are classics such as Blackberry Pie and Coconut Custard, but the inventive (Fried Apple-Whiskey Pies and Paella Pie) also have a presence. 'Ask Bubby' highlighted boxes offer solutions for common preparation problems, while concise, well-written headnotes provide useful information and inspiration. This carefully compiled text addresses all experience levels as well as classic and contemporary pies, giving it a broad appeal.' Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

One of my fondest childhood memories is of my aunt's pies cooling on the window sill, while father sat with his deputy . . . wait . . . that might be Opie Taylor. If you love pie, and I can only assume you do, Bubby's pies are the best. I'm eating one right now.

--Jon Stewart

I almost ate the book If my bubby made pies like this, I'd weigh 400 pounds.

--Billy Crystal

If a pie cooling in a country breeze is your idea of baking nirvana, with its golden crust and juicy filling beckoning, then the delightful recipes in Bubby's Homemade Pies will guide you toward that goal and, perhaps, initiate the appearance of 'Pie of the Month' at your house. Now wouldn't that be a sweet and welcoming sight?

--Lisa Yockelson, award-winning author of Baking by Flavor and ChocolateChocolate

My dad always says, 'Save your fork, there's pie '

--Kate Douglass, owner of The Spotted Pig

The quest for the perfect pie leads to Bubby's, the best source for a cookbook full of homestyle pie recipes. Following its motto, Save Room for Pie, the New York restaurant has been serving up delicious variations of America's favorite dessert in Tribeca since 1990, with a newer branch in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighborhood. The restaurants have grown into a $3.5 million per year business, serving 3,000 slices of pie each year. By writing this book, founder of Bubby's and author Ron Silver hopes to inspire households everywhere to remember to save room for pie. This will be the definitive cookbook on pie, exploring the topic with a depth greater than any other pie book on the market. The package includes 165 recipes including Sour Cherry Pie, Blackberry Apple Pie with Orange Scented Crust, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie, presented with 93 beautiful line illustrations. This comprehensive pie baking cookbook begins with crust--the foundation of every good pie. Next is fillings, with a discussion of fruit pies, the subtlties of fruit seasons, decadent chocolate and cream pies, and savory pies. Home bakers, beginner or seasoned, will benefit from this comprehensive and highly accessible guide to pies of all kinds.