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Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies with Flaky Butter Crust

June 6, 2026June 6, 2026 by wphenry

These golden, crimped hand pies are bursting with a jammy strawberry rhubarb filling tucked inside a shatteringly flaky all-butter crust. They are the kind of handheld dessert that makes people stop mid-conversation to ask for the recipe.

Classic Apple Strudel with Raisins and Walnuts

June 6, 2026June 6, 2026 by wphenry

Tissue-thin layers of buttered pastry wrapped around a warmly spiced apple, raisin, and walnut filling — this is the strudel that earns a standing ovation. Once you learn the hand-stretching technique, you will wonder why you ever bought frozen pastry.