Kate McDermott Archives

Kate McDermott

Kate McDermott is an award-winning, self-taught home baker who has taught the art of pie making to countless home cooks across the United States. She makes the most amazingly flaky pie crust, which you can learn how to make, too, either in her first book, Art of the Pie, or at her Art of the Pie camps or workshops, which can be found at Art of the Pie. @katemcdermott

Stovetop Fruit Pie Filling

Our go-to approach for slightly-less-than-stellar fruit when we want exponentially-better-than-average results.

1 hr 30 mins

Peach Berry Sonker

That’s right. Sonker. And it’s the simple yet unforgettable fruit dessert—sorta like pie meets cobbler—that you’ve been missing your entire life.

2 hrs 15 mins

Rhubarb Pie

Just like grandma used to make—sweet but tart, with a jammy filling and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Use fresh or frozen rhubarb to make your pie dreams come true.

1 hr 55 mins

Hand Pies

Sweet or savory. Fruit or chocolate. Large or small. These lovely little hand pies can be customized any which way to calm your craving. Easy as can be, too.

1 hr 15 mins