The local seasons of the year and locally sourced RYE'S PIES ingredients both come into play when Armstrong decides on a new offering. One of the most popular, A. Lemon Meringue Equal parts toasted meringue and tart filling. Rye's best seller. early fall flavors came about from a local farm calling on the restaurant. "That's what happened with the apple/pear pie," Armstrong says. "One of the farmers B. Apple Pear Seasonal fruit with fall spices and an oat streusel. came in with a bushel of apples." Jonathan apples from Crums Heirlooms, Bartlett pears from Simply Foods C. Banana Cream Banana cream with layers of chocolate and caramel, topped with crumbled toffee. and blueberries from the Berry Patch are all locally sourced ingredients that make their way into Rye pies. D. Chocolate Cream Dark and milk chocolate topped with crumbled cocoa nib candy. Armstrong says that she obsesses over "bright" flavors when coming up with her pie recipes. "That perfect place right between tart and sweet." A C B D bakemag.com | NOV 2013 > 33http://www.bakemag.com