Source: Africa Studio, AdobeStock Homemade sweet pies straight from the oven – that's the true taste of childhood. We've gathered tried-and-tested recipes that anyone can master. The fillings can be anything your heart desires: cottage cheese, fruits, berries, or jam. And the dough is soft, appetizing, and not at all fussy. For a beautiful golden crust, brush them with egg yolk or milk before baking!
1. Sweet Apple Pies
Source: AdobeStock A classic that never disappoints – a culinary masterpiece!
You will need:
For the dough: 250 ml kefir, 1 egg, 50 ml vegetable oil, 400 g flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp sugar, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 500 g apples, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Mix the dry and liquid ingredients for the dough separately, then combine both mixtures, knead the dough, and let it rest for 30 minutes. In the meantime, peel and chop the apples, mix them with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Divide the dough into portions, roll them out, add the filling, and shape the pies. Bake them for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Sweet Cottage Cheese Pies in the Oven
Source: AdobeStock Tender cottage cheese filling makes these pies especially airy and satisfying.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 cup milk, 50 g butter, 2 egg yolks, 250 g flour, 1 tsp dry yeast, 10 g sugar.
For the filling: 200 g cottage cheese, 1/2 cup raisins, 2 tbsp sugar, 5 g vanilla sugar, 1 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients for the dough, pour in warm milk and egg yolks. Knead the dough and add melted butter during the process. Separately, press the cottage cheese through a sieve and mix it with the remaining filling ingredients. Divide the dough into portions, let it rest for half an hour, then roll out each piece into a flatbread. Add the filling, shape the pies, and bake them for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Pies with Condensed Milk in the Oven
Source: AdobeStock Melt-in-your-mouth pies with gooey condensed milk – baking without much fuss.
You will need:
For the dough: 150 g butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, 450-500 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 500 g boiled condensed milk.
Preparation: Dissolve dry yeast and sugar in warm milk and let it sit for 10 minutes. Add the egg and melted butter, then the flour and salt. Knead the dough and let it rise in a warm place for an hour to an hour and a half. After that, divide the dough into portions, stretch each piece into a flatbread, and spread condensed milk on each. Shape and bake the pies for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Cottage Cheese Pies with Jam
Source: AdobeStock You can use regular jam – the main thing is that it's thick.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 g cottage cheese, 50 g butter, 2 eggs, 220-250 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp sugar.
For the filling: 150 g jam.
Preparation: Whisk cottage cheese, melted butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Gradually add flour with baking powder and knead a soft dough. Divide it into portions, roll them out, add the jam, and shape the pies. Brush them with milk or egg if desired and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Strawberry Pies in the Oven
Source: AdobeStock Juicy strawberries inside – summer in every bite.
You will need:
For the dough: 150 ml water, 60 ml vegetable oil, 1 egg, 300 g flour, 15 g fresh yeast, 25 g sugar, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 400 g strawberries, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp starch.
Preparation: Mix warm water, egg, fresh yeast, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Add flour, knead the dough, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Separately, mix chopped strawberries with starch. Divide the dough into portions, roll them out, add the strawberry filling, and sprinkle with sugar. Pinch the pies closed, let them rest for another 15 minutes, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
6. Sweet Yeast-Free Cherry Pies
Source: AdobeStock The slight tartness of cherries pairs perfectly with the sweetness of sugar in the filling.
You will need:
For the dough: 100 ml kefir, 150 g butter, 1 egg, 350-400 g flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 200 g pitted cherries, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Cut and rub cold butter with flour until crumbly. Separately, mix kefir, egg, salt, and sugar, pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, and quickly knead the dough. Refrigerate it for several hours.
Mix all ingredients for the cherry filling together. Divide the dough into portions, roll them out, add the filling, and shape the pies. Brush them with egg if desired and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Sweet Lenten Berry Pies in the Oven
Source: AdobeStock Mix different berries – and each pie will have its own unique taste.
You will need:
For the dough: 250 ml water or plant-based milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 500 g flour, 10 g dry yeast, 50 g sugar, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 300 g berries, 1 tbsp starch, 3 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Dissolve dry yeast, sugar, and 2 spoons of flour in warm water. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then pour in vegetable oil, add salt, and gradually mix in the flour. Let the resulting dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour. After that, divide it into portions, roll them out, and add the berries. Sprinkle the filling with starch and sugar, pinch the edges, and bake the pies for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Apricot Pies in the Oven
Source: AdobeStock Tender and with a pleasant tartness – simply an ideal combination.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 ml milk, 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 egg, 2 cups flour, 0.5 tbsp dry yeast, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 500 g apricots, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar, salt, oil, and warm milk. Mix dry yeast with flour and combine both mixtures. Knead an elastic dough, let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, then divide it into portions and roll them out. Add apricot pieces, sprinkle with sugar, and shape the pies. Brush them with egg if desired, let them rest for another 15 minutes in a warm place, and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180-190 degrees Celsius.
9. Sweet Peach Pies
Source: AdobeStock Peaches add more juiciness and a fruity aroma to baked goods.
You will need:
For the dough: 250 ml milk, 120 g butter, 2 eggs, 600-700 g flour, 25 g fresh yeast, 1/2 cup sugar.
For the filling: 5-8 peaches, sugar, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, fresh yeast, sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Gradually add flour, knead the dough, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour. In the meantime, peel and chop the peaches, mix them with sugar and cinnamon to taste. Then divide the dough into portions, roll them out, add the filling, and shape the pies. Let them rest for 20 minutes and then bake for another 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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10. Sweet Puff Pastry Pies with Chocolate
Source: AdobeStock When you crave something especially delicious – choose a chocolate filling.
You will need:
For the dough: 500 g ready-made puff pastry, 1 egg yolk.
For the filling: 150 g chocolate.
Preparation: Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares. Place chocolate pieces, shape the pies, pinch the edges, and make small incisions on top for steam. Brush the pies with egg yolk and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
11. Plum Pies in the Oven
Source: AdobeStock Be sure to use ripe, juicy, and fleshy plums.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 ml milk, 60 g butter, 1 egg, 450 g flour, 20 g fresh yeast, 5 tbsp sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, 2 pinches of salt.
For the filling: 500 g plums, 1 tsp starch, sugar.
Preparation: Mix warm milk and fresh yeast. Add egg, melted butter, salt, and both types of sugar. Whisk the mixture until smooth and gradually mix in the flour. Let the resulting dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Chop the plums, mix them with starch and sugar to taste, pour in 2-3 spoons of water, and simmer lightly until thickened. Divide the dough into pieces, roll them out, add the filling, and shape the pies. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Sweet Poppy Seed Pies in the Oven
Source: AdobeStock Baked goods with poppy seed filling are equally good for everyday or holidays.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 ml milk, 50-60 g butter, 3 eggs, 500 g flour, 6 g dry yeast, 100 g sugar, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 150 g poppy seeds, 100 g honey.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then add melted butter and eggs. Add salt and gradually mix in the flour, then let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Pour boiling water over the poppy seeds, and when they swell slightly, drain the water. Drain the poppy seeds in a colander, let them dry, mash them, and mix with honey to taste. After that, divide the dough into portions, roll out flatbreads, add the poppy seed filling, and shape the pies. Let them rest for another 10 minutes, then bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Sweet Sorrel Pies
Source: AdobeStock An unusual but very pleasant combination when you want some variety.
You will need:
For the dough: 300 ml milk, 1 egg, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 3 cups flour, 1 tbsp dry yeast, 2 tbsp sugar.
For the filling: 400 g sorrel, 1 cup sugar, 2 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, dry yeast, sugar, and a few spoons of flour, and let this starter sit for 15 minutes. Then add the egg with vegetable oil and gradually add flour, continuing to knead. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, then divide it into portions and roll them out.
Chop and mix sorrel with starch and sugar. Place this filling on the dough, pinch the edges, and bake the pies for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
14. Pumpkin Pies in the Oven
Source: AdobeStock You can also add a little cinnamon or honey for aroma.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 g sour cream, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 600-650 g flour, 3 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp vinegar, 2 pinches of salt.
For the filling: 300 g pumpkin, 1-2 tbsp sugar, 50 g butter, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin, mix it with sugar and cinnamon, then simmer in butter until soft. For the dough, mix sour cream, oil, 2 whole eggs, and 1 egg white. Add baking soda quenched with vinegar, and then the dry ingredients.
Knead the dough, divide it into portions, and roll them into flatbreads. Add the filling, shape the pies, and brush them with the remaining egg yolk for a golden crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Sweet Dried Fruit Pies
Source: AdobeStock Wonderful homemade pies with a unique taste.
You will need:
For the dough: 150 ml milk, 100 g butter, 3 eggs, 500-550 g flour, 1.5 tsp dry yeast, 100 g sugar, 1 pinch of salt.
For the filling: 150 g prunes, 150 g raisins, 150 g dried apricots, 50 ml rum.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the dried fruits for half an hour, then drain the water and soak them in rum for another half an hour. Dissolve dry yeast and a spoon of sugar in warm milk, let it sit for 15 minutes. Whisk eggs with the remaining sugar and salt, pour in melted butter, and combine everything with the starter.
Gradually mix in the flour, knead, and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Then divide the dough into portions, stretch them into flatbreads, add the filling, and shape the pies. Let the prepared pies rest for another 20 minutes and bake for approximately 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.