

And because you don't merely heat them through, these thoroughly modern pies let you experience real baking." Now we do half of the work and you just pop our pies into the oven. "Our newest addition, called Oven Fresh, is a throwback to a time when life had a more relaxed pace and there was time to slow down, spend a couple of hours in the kitchen and bake a fresh fruit pie for your family and friends. "Some young women (and men), trained to use the microwave, have never had the opportunity to bake a pie from scratch," says Chris Glowienka, spokesperson for Sara Lee. But in our increasingly time-starved lives, it is hard to get around to baking. There is no doubt that the delectable aroma of a baking pie still works its magic on us. The first mention of a fruit pie in print appeared in 1590 in prose writer Robert Greene's Arcadia: "Thy breath is like the steame of apple-pyes." English tradition credits Queen Elizabeth I with making the first cherry pie, but whether her majesty spent time in the kitchen is arguable. During Tudor and Stuart times in England, pies were often made with pears and quince, as well as apples. The word "pie" dates back to Middle English of the 14th century when it was also spelled "pye". the early Romans probably made the first pies, a humble pastry stuffed primarily with meat or other savoury fillings? The first recipe published by the Romans was for a rye-crusted goat cheese and honey pie. Pies are a favourite way to end a meal and they've been part of our culture for a long time.ĭid you know. (NC)—As the holiday season arrives, our menus are sure to include tasty treats and yummy desserts, including traditional and new, anything-but-humble pie flavours. Very Berry - Blackberries, raspberries and strawberries with a dash of cinnamon create a delightful mix of summer flavors.Holiday Baking Tips: Dessert Wont Be Humble Pie Anymore Summer Medley - Summer's favorite's - Tart rhubarb, sweet strawberries and plump blueberries, enhanced with fresh oranges. Strawberry Rhubarb - Sugar sweet strawberries partnered with tart rhubarb and just a touch of orange zest. Orchard Peach -Locally grown, fresh off the tree peaches tossed with just enough cinnamon and sugar to bring out their fragrant flavor. Pair it with coconut ice cream for a perfectly tropical summer treat! (Seasonal) Pineapple - Sweet, juicy pineapple enhanced with its own juice. Kettle-cooked apples, raisins, oranges, lemons and spices. Mince - Our own version of this traditional New England favorite made of Jumble Berry - Our Blue Ribbon Winner! Tart Cape Cod cranberries, sweet strawberries, wild blueberries and zesty oranges. (Seasonal)īlue Raspberry - Tart red raspberries together with sweet, juicy blueberries enhanced with fresh lemons and a touch of cinnamon.Ĭherry - Tart, Michigan grown cherries enhanced with a dash of pure almond oil.

*Also available with crumb topping.īlack & Blue - Two of summers most flavorful berries - blackberries and blueberries - together in one pie with fresh lemon and cinnamon.īlue Barb - Plump and sweet blueberries partnered with tart rhubarb and a dash of orange zest. Wild Blueberry - Flavorful and juicy wild blueberries, kissed with lemon, nestled inside our tender, flaky crust. Heaped high beneath our delicate, flaky crust. New England Apple - Freshly peeled apples tossed with brown sugar and spices, (And although they're big enough to share, they're small enough to eat all by yourself!) Too big, the 6" is just right! Provides two to three servings.ĥ" Pies Are so cute we call them Cutie Pies! They are perfect for small families or served as individual desserts. All pies include complete baking instructions and come packaged in an attractive, re-sealable container perfect for transporting or storing any unused portions.ġ0 " Pies Provide eight generous servings and weigh an average of threeĨ" Pies Average two pounds each and provide six generous servings.Ħ" Pies We call this the Goldilocks pie! If the 5" is too small and the 8" is

Our ready to bake fruit pies are tailor made for home baking. With our frozen products, you can enjoy the convenience of a home baked pie, whenever you choose, without all the fuss.
