Can i make pies ahead of time

By handling the two elements this way, I keep the custard from weeping. If you want to skip the freezer and go straight to the oven, just watch the clock. While these pies are versatile enough to withstand the stress of freezing, you can also bake them immediately after assembling them.

On average, these desserts should take about 15 minutes less time to bake than the frozen ones. Already a subscriber? Log in. Get the print magazine, 25 years of back issues online, over 7, recipes, and more. Start your FREE trial. Fine Cooking. Sign Up Login. Featured in our Thanksgiving Guide.

Save to Recipe Box. Add Private Note. Saved Add to List Add to List. Add Recipe Note. Recipe Pear-Cranberry Linzer Tart. Freeze fruit pies fully assembled, custard pies in two parts How I choose to freeze a pie or tart depends on whether the pie is fruit- or custard-filled.

Once fruit is mixed with sugar, it begins to exude moisture. If the pie filling contains egg looking at you, pumpkin and pecan , don't freeze it before baking—the uncooked egg filling can sometimes curdle when thawed.

Instead, bake and cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. To serve, defrost it in the refrigerator overnight. Assemble the pie fully, then toss it in the freezer. To bake, let the pie partially thaw for about an hour on the counter. Bake it at the temperature stated in the recipe, but expect to add about 10 minutes to the baking time.

Make these Thanksgiving pies this weekend, freeze ahead and be ready to go the day-of—no hassle required! Storage Tips Be sure to refrigerate pies containing eggs pumpkin , custard and cream pies. Be aware that custard and cream pies do not freeze successfully. Fruit pies keep at room temperature for two days ; you can store them, loosely covered, in the refrigerator for up to two days longer. Use our Test Kitchen's method for make-ahead piecrust.

Make homemade apple pie filling: Turn your freshly-picked apples into a delicious apple pie filling. Allow your homemade pie filling to keep for longer by canning them in jars. Then you'll have the filling ready to dump and bake when you need it. Comments Add Comment. Back to story Comment on this project. Tell us what you think