This is a collection of dessert related recipes collected and compiled over the last forty-five years from various sources. These include my Mother, Aunt, Mother-in-Law, friends, magazines and newspapers. The Coca Cola and rum cakes were the favorites of my Mother's. My Aunt's specialty was the apricot nectar cake and chess pie. Please Enjoy!...

American Pies contains instructions and recipes for Persimmon, Pear, Mango, Pineapple, Grape, Honey-Crisp Apple, Nectarine, Plum, Strawberry and Raspberry Pies, plus the recipe for the "American Pie" itself. Each recipe has been tested - and the results consumed. Also included are a history of pie - and the author's fond memories....