Finally, cut a slice. The crust should shatter a little, the filling should be soft, and the apples should stay in the slice (mostly). If a few apples escape, that’s fine—they’re just being adventurous.
Take a bite. Close your eyes. Sigh dramatically. You just baked a frozen pie, and it’s fantastic. The cinnamon, the sugar, the flaky crust—it’s like a hug for your taste buds.