Best fruit pie combinations

Pies are one of the most popular desserts in the world. When many people think of pies, it is fruit pies that they envision. Apple is the universal favorite, but there is no reason why a combination of fruits can’t be as delicious as a single fruit pie. What are the best fruit pie combinations? We have all heard of fruits of the forest, these are some less common ones. You decide.

Strawberry Rhubarb

Strawberry rhubarb is a prime example of the two-fruit pie. While certainly both of them can stand alone in any dessert, the combination is magical. The sweetness of the strawberries is a perfect foil for the tartness of the rhubarb. The proportion of each of the fruits must be considered carefully, but when it is done well, this is one of the most flavorful pies in the world. I make this into a galette.

Apple Pear

For a true taste of autumn, nothing beats apple and pear. Both of these fruits are in season in the fall and combine beautifully. There is a similarity in texture and sweetness, but the taste is so uniquely different that the blend is heavenly. Many different varieties of both apples and pears can be used and each variety has its own texture and sweetness. 

Bosc pears and Cortland apples work well together. When making your choice, try not to choose both a tart or sweet pear and apple, use one sweet and one tart. It makes for a better taste combination. This is one of my absolute favorites.

Apple Berry

Apples combine well with most berries. Apple and blackberry is a traditional combination and certainly, a combination of mixed berries and apples makes what is commonly called a razzleberry pie. This is perfect for when you have a mixture of leftover berries that you want to use before you lose them. Given the health properties of both berries and apples, this is a healthy combination. 

Pear Fig

Pear and fig is a less common, more unexpected combination of fruits, but the result is sweet and delicious with Italian influences. If using dried figs, they need to be rehydrated before baking.

Peach Cherry

If you have very sweet luscious peaches, they make a beautiful combination with a sour cherry. The interaction of the bright red and the yellow is visually appealing. The tastes also meld together harmoniously.

Nectarine Plum

When using fruits such as nectarines and plums, a one-crust pie is often the way to go. It is very attractive to slice the fruits and arrange them in a pattern within the pie crust. Use nuts to flavor the crust and add a nice crunch to the whole dessert.