Mom's Apple Pie Company
At this Leesburg shop, owner Avis Renshaw makes pie production a family affair. Avis heads up the baking, and her husband and son help grow and harvest the fruit on their farm in Loudoun County. And this is exactly what makes Mom’s pies so good: Local, farm-raised fruit put to good use, pronto. The shop's blackberry pie was recognized as one of Southern Living magazine’s Best Pies in the South; if that’s not enough to convince you, take a cue from Michelle Obama, who recently made a visit to the Occoquan outpost and picked up apple and sour cherry pies.

How to get it: Visit Mom's Apple Pie Company (220 Loudoun Street SE, Leesburg; 703-771-8590 and 126 A Commerce Street, Occoquan; 703-497-7437) or order online.


Photo: Courtesy of Mom's Apple Pie Company