Pie does not need a special occasion, but summer gives it an excellent excuse. Across Colorado, bakers are filling cases with flaky crusts, bright fruit, silky creams, and slices capable of changing a drive into the event.
This is not a list for people who share dessert. It is for anyone willing to build an afternoon around the promise of one unforgettable forkful.
Ten counters make the case, each offering its reason to pull over, stay awhile, and reconsider whether one slice was ever a sensible plan. Map a slow Sunday route, bring someone who understands the importance of ordering different flavors, and leave room in the cooler for the inevitable extra box…