8 Spectacular Pies That Taste as Good as They Look

Thinly sliced red, pink, green and yellow apples are arranged to create an ombré effect.

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Finish the pie with cinnamon sugar and butter, which pools and softens the fruit at the bottom of the crust.

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This pie combines tangy citrus custard and a layer of whipped cream with exuberant strips of zest to finish.

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The zest can be poached in simple syrup or left raw, as it is here, for a brighter look.

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The triangle cutouts on this double-crust pie reveal the rosy color of the filling, a combination of apple butter, blackberries and raspberries.

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Save the cut pieces of dough and use them to decorate the Tart Lemon Pie.

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The surface of this bold lemon curd is swirled for depth and topped with crust shapes for crunch.

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For a more intricate design, use as many as four dozen small triangles or other shapes.

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This light and creamy pie is dressed up with piped meringue, which is toasted for flavor and texture.

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For the fullest look, use two different piping tips and layer on shapes of varying sizes.

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Herringbone, a classic pattern for textiles, translates nicely to pie and makes a clever alternative to traditional lattice.

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Herringbone is usually woven tightly, but leaving space between the strips shows off the filling.

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Strawberry, raspberry and blackberry fillings all come together in this jammy, richly hued pie.

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Blending the lines where the fillings meet enhances the ombré effect.

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This spiced ginger custard is dusted with mango and strawberry sugars, a high-impact topping that’s easy to execute.

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Use a piece of paper to create a sharp line dividing the sugars, which are made with freeze-dried fruit.

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Designed and produced by Adriana Ramic, Rebecca Lieberman, Krysten Chambrot and Emily Weinstein

Recipes and styling by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Photographs by Anna Williams for The New York Times

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