Pumpkin and pecan are classics in the fall, but come summer, fresh fruit pies become one of my favorite desserts. The simple, easy fillings are the perfect way to highlight in-season fruit ...

Mixed summer fruit is sold frozen all year ... the sweetened excess juice with a little arrowroot. If using them in a pie, thicken the juice with cornflour.

My favorite mulberry recipe is for gooseberry/mulberry pie. The mulberry is very sweet, and the wild gooseberry is very tart, which equals the perfect combination for a wonderful summer fruit pie.

It’s no secret that Southerners LOVE their pies—we’ll devour them in any shape, size, or form. Fresh and flavorful summer fruit pies? You bet. Crunchy, piping hot hand pies? Swoon.

Sprinkle the fruit with sugar and rum, and allow to macerate at room temperature for 1 hour. Fill a large saucepan with about 2 inches of oil, and heat to 350 degrees. (If you don't have a ...