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Recipes tagged with: best of show

Tropical Tart
  • Prep Time: Kind of all day because of the chilling involved. Worth it!
  • Baking Time: 15 minutes

Tropical Tart

It won "Best of Show" at the NM State Fair Pie Contest!  The filling features lime and has a hint of orange.  Multiple layers mean a tropical sensation with every bite.  The nutty crust adds a crunchy touch.

Maple's Mark Peach Pie
  • Prep Time: Gobs. Start early. Let it cool at least 3 hours.
  • Baking Time: 55-65 minutes. Use a crust protector after about 30 minutes.

Maple's Mark Peach Pie

"Combine so many things to love and you get this pie: a lightly carmelized blend of maple syrup and bourbon and butter, over fresh peaches, all topped with a toasted pecan streusel that crunches just a bit.  The judges thought it deserved a Best of Show award."

Best of Show - Scarlet Raspberry Dream Pie
  • Prep Time: 1 hour plus pie shell. Allow 2+ hours chilling time as well.
  • Baking Time: 12 - 15 minutes

Best of Show - Scarlet Raspberry Dream Pie

Bewitching.  That's this pie!  Fresh, sweet red raspberries and dark chocolate buttercream are a winsome pair. The judges deemed it "Best of Show" at the NM State Fair Pie Contest 2014.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Baking Time: 45-50 minutes

Best of Show - All American Pecan Pie

It has a (now not so) secret ingredient that cuts the sugary sweetness of a traditional pecan pie and adds depth, The strips of pastry on top make it elegant and even more inviting. Took a Best of Show in 2007.

Best of Show - Pear Perfection Custard Pie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes for filling (plus time for crust)
  • Baking Time: 50-60 minutes

Best of Show - Pear Perfection Custard Pie

"Mmmm. Mmmmm!" That's what you'll hear as people taste this pie for the first time. This is a simple yet elegant pie, made with ingredients at hand. A perfect fall or winter pie, one that will surprise you with its delicate texture and satisfying flavors. This recipe took "Best of Show" at a state fair pie contest.

Best of Show - Starry Night Blueberry Pie ©
  • Prep Time: 1 1/2 hours plus 2 hours for chilling
  • Baking Time: About 24 minutes, split

Best of Show - Starry Night Blueberry Pie ©

The element of surprise makes this pie a total delight. First, there's a hint of orange that enlivens the berries. Then the berries themselves are fresh, not baked, so they burst with flavor. They're nestled in a pre-baked pastry, top and bottom, and coddled in a shiny glaze. Took "Best of Show" at a state fair pie contest in 1999.

Best of Show - “High as Heaven” Coconut Cream Pie
  • Prep Time: 1 1/2 hours plus pastry
  • Baking Time: 5-12 minutes for meringue

Best of Show - “High as Heaven” Coconut Cream Pie

A generous filling topping with an even more generous meringue make this an extravagant pie. It’s great for those show-stopper occasions…and for anyone who just loves coconut! Best of Show winner in 2009.

Best of Show - “Over the Top” Chocolate Mousse Pie
  • Prep Time: 25 min. for pie filling, 45 min. for curls, + pastry, + 3 hrs for chilling
  • Baking Time: Only for prebaked pie shell, 12-15 minutes

Best of Show - “Over the Top” Chocolate Mousse Pie

It's just so, so...chocolate! And eye-popping, and rich, and glorious.

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Hi Anne,
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