Elvira Sayfutyarova is a scientist with a Ph.D. in chemistry who was born in Russia but now lives in the US. Apart from being a scientist, Elvira is also a creative baker, and on her Instagram page, she posts pictures of the unusual pies with eye-catching crusts that she designs herself. From geometric patterns and flowers to animals and even a chessboard — she knows how to surprise her followers and encourage people to bake at home.

25 Amazing Pie Crusts ~ lots of incredible pie crusts to inspire all your holiday baking and beyond ~ which one will you try first?

This is a super simple Pear & Salted Caramel pie recipe, made with fresh pears, salted caramel and store bought pie crust.

Note: I'm a bit late in the game, but I still wanted to salvage my commitment to posting a revised version of this Caramel Apple Pie every year. I wrote this post a few weeks ago and haven't had the time to edit photos, compile, and upload everything until now. Enjoy, friends! The apartment smells

Self-taught baker Helen Nugent calls herself a messy kitchen maker. Her pies, however, are anything but! It doesn't matter what angle you choose to look at them; everything from the pristine filling to the carefully designed crust looks absolutely gorgeous, just begging to climb into your mouth.

These mini Apple Hand Pies can be made with a fresh apple pie filling or apple butter for an easy hand held Fall treat. Pack them with your lunch for a special touch or enjoy them after dinner with a scoop of ice cream.

Sugar and Spice Pear Pie Recipe from Taste of Home -- shared by Kristina Pontier, Hillsboro, Oregon