DESSERT RECIPE

How to Make Pies

Complete Grow a Garden Recipe Guide

Master the perfect pie recipe in Grow a Garden with our comprehensive guide. Learn the exact ingredients, cooking times, and special techniques for creating the most delicious and rewarding dessert.

⏱️7 minutes 15 seconds
Medium
🧩5 Ingredients
🥧
🍎

Pie Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to make the perfect pie in Grow a Garden.

🌾

Flour

2 × Common

Found at: Market stall

🧈

Butter

2 × Uncommon

Found at: Dairy farm

🧂

Sugar

1 × Uncommon

Found at: Market stall

🍎

Apple

3 × Common

Found at: Orchard (Apple trees)

🌰

Cinnamon

1 × Rare

Found at: Spice merchant (rotates daily)

💡 Ingredient Tips

  • Higher rarity ingredients will significantly increase your rewards
  • Fresh ingredients (harvested same day) give a 10% quality bonus
  • Prismatic ingredients can be found during special events or from rare drops
  • The 2025 update added seasonal fruit variations that change with in-game seasons

Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Follow these precise steps to bake the perfect pie in Grow a Garden. Timing is crucial for the best results!

1

Mix Flour and Butter to create pie dough

0:00

Keep butter cold for a flakier crust

2

Roll out the dough and place in pie dish

1:15

Roll from the center outward for even thickness

3

Mix sliced Apples with Sugar and Cinnamon

2:45

Cut apples into even slices for consistent cooking

4

Add the Apple mixture to the pie crust

4:00

Arrange apples in a circular pattern for even distribution

5

Add the top crust and seal edges

5:30

Cut small vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape

6

Bake until golden brown and serve

7:15

The filling should be bubbling slightly when done

⚠️

Important Timing Notes

The perfect cooking time for pies is exactly 7 minutes and 15 seconds. Overcooking or undercooking will significantly affect the quality and rewards. Use these visual cues to know your progress:

  • 0:00-1:15: The dough should be smooth and pliable
  • 1:15-2:45: The crust should be properly shaped in the pie dish
  • 2:45-4:00: The apple mixture should be evenly distributed
  • 4:00-5:30: The top crust should be sealed and vented
  • 5:30-7:15: The pie will turn golden brown and the filling will bubble slightly

Rewards & Expert Tips

Learn about the rewards for perfect pies and advanced tips to maximize your benefits.

🏆 Reward Tiers

Normal Quality

Sheckles (70-100)

Perfect Timing

Deluxe Sheckles (130-180) + Chance for Uncommon Seed

Prismatic Quality

Premium Sheckles (320-420) + Guaranteed Rare Item

💡 Expert Tips

  • The perfect preparation time is exactly 7 minutes and 15 seconds

  • Using higher rarity ingredients will significantly increase rewards

  • Pies are especially popular during Harvest Festival events

  • The 2025 update added seasonal fruit variations that change with in-game seasons

  • Pies make excellent gifts for the Kitsune character, increasing friendship points by 15%

Recipe Variations

Berry Pie

Special Ingredients:
Use Berries instead of Apples

Effect:
Grants "Berry Good" buff for 20 minutes, increasing movement speed by 10%

Pumpkin Pie

Special Ingredients:
Use Pumpkin instead of Apples

Effect:
Increases harvest yield by 15% for 30 minutes

Prismatic Pie

Special Ingredients:
Use all Prismatic-tier ingredients

Effect:
Highest possible rewards, has a chance to attract the Kitsune spirit

🌈 Prismatic Pie

Legendary Difficulty

The Prismatic version of Pie is a culinary masterpiece sought after by expert bakers. This legendary dessert requires special ingredients and perfect timing, offering exceptional rewards and unique game benefits.

Prismatic Requirements

  • All ingredients must be Prismatic-tier quality
  • Perfect timing (exactly 7 minutes 15 seconds)
  • Must be cooked during Harvest Festival events
  • Requires the "Pastry Chef" badge (complete 30 perfect desserts)

Special Rewards

  • Premium Sheckles (320-420)
  • Guaranteed Rare Fruit Item
  • 30% chance to attract the Kitsune spirit
  • "Pie Perfectionist" temporary title (24 hours)