Man-Made Pies
Award-Winning Pie Recipes for Real Kitchens

Man Made Pies was born in a Baltimore rowhouse kitchen during COVID
and grew into a Maryland State Fair blue-ribbon obsession.

Here you'll find award-winning pecan pies, fruit pies, chocolate pies, flaky crusts, and straightforward recipes designed for real people baking in real kitchens.

No pop-ups, no fluff—just bold pies to impress your date, unite the family, or prove baking’s as tough as grilling. Hit the Pie Plans for my top recipes!

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A first-place blue ribbon awarded to a homemade pecan pie at the Maryland State Fair.

2024 First Place Pecan Pie

Fresh baked lattice crust berry pie in a plastic container with a second place fair ribbon.

2024 Award Winning Blueberry Pie

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Award-Winning Pie Recipes
These Maryland State Fair award winners are the recipes that launched Man-Made Pies.

Latest Man-Made Creations

The kitchen is always busy. From new pie recipes and seasonal desserts to baking tips, brownie experiments, and behind-the-scenes stories,
these are the latest creations fresh from the Man-Made kitchen.

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Pie Porn: Drool-worthy shots of my crusty, boozy, fruity masterpieces

Meet the man behind Man-Made Pies

Hey, I'm Michael, a single dad in Towson, Maryland, crafting no-nonsense pies in a regular row house kitchen while trying to keep up with two teenage boys. After teaching myself pie baking during the COVID lockdown and winning 1st Place for my pecan pie at the 2024 Maryland State Fair, I launched Man-Made Pies to share straightforward recipes, practical tips, and a little encouragement for guys and curious bakers alike.

My bourbon-spiked fillings, flaky lard crusts, and blue-ribbon recipes prove that baking is every bit as rewarding as firing up the grill. Whether you're looking to impress a date, bring something special to a cookout, or make memories with family, you've come to the right place. Check out my About Me page for the full story and let's make pie.