In my opinion, it's pretty hard to beat a good pie. Sure, there are more exciting desserts out there, but very few can capture the same classic, comforting, and no-frills vibe that a pie can.

Who needs to learn to make pies from scratch when the Walmart bakery cranks out a slew of flavors on the daily, all ready to be enjoyed without needing an heirloom recipe or a working oven? The ...