Desserts always on deck when you have an unbaked pie in the freezer.
Heres how to prep and freeze a pie so it’s ready to bake later on.
Every time I make a pie, it feels like both a privilege and an undertaking.
Sally Vargas
I love baking pie, but it takes a good chunk of time.
Thats why freezing an unbaked pie to bake when you need it can be such a boon.
Id never have guessed it was frozen if I didnt know myself.
Cambrea Gordon
I felt like Id outwitted someone!
Heres what it’s crucial that you know to try it yourself.
What Kinds of Pies Can You Freeze?
Alison Conklin
When it comes to freezing unbaked pies,stick with fruit pies.
Some custard fruit pies, like ourRhubarb Custard Pie, also freeze well.
Meringue pies and cream pies also dont freeze well, baked or unbaked.
Cambrea Gordon
Same goes for most custard pies, with the exception ofbakedpecan and pumpkin pies, which freeze wonderfully!
Theyre also a lot easier to freeze after baking.
After that, youre flirting with freezer burn.
Elise Bauer
Pies with a top crust may be a little more protected than pies with their fruity insides on display.
How to Bake a Frozen Pie
No thawing needed!
Pop that pie right from the freezer into your hot oven.
You pie may need even more extra time than mine did.
Remember, fruit pies must bubble like lava for their filling to properly thicken.
More Tips for Fruit Pies!
(Recipes for these kinds of pies usually call for lemon juice in the first place, fortunately.)
If you have a baking stone, use it.
