Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Lutheran Ladies are taking on that flakiest and most finicky of festive desserts: pie.

In this special #PieFest installment of Erin’s Recipe Card, the Lutheran Ladies each try their hand at one or more different kinds of pie, from sweet to savory, lattice top to open-faced tart, all-butter to crumb. Pies featured include apple cranberry, Japanese sweet potato, chocolate pretzel, butternut squash, cookies and cream, broccoli chicken, and chicken pasty.

Filled with practical advice (keep that butter cold!), historical context, tips for dietary modifications, creative recipe tweaks, and friendly encouragement, this episode will give laughter and inspiration to Lutheran pie bakers everywhere as they roll up their sleeves for another season of holiday baking.

Rachel's Ice Cream Pie

Rachel's Pasties

Rachel's Pot Pie

Rachel's Butternut pies (and breads!)

Sarah's Japanese Sweet Potato Pie

Sarah's Japanese Sweet Potato Pie

Erin's Cran-Apple Pie

Erin's Cran-Apple Pie

Erin's Cran-Apple Pie

Bri's Milk Chocolate Pretzel Tart

Bri's Milk Chocolate Pretzel Tart

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