This is where most people commit pie-cide. They thaw a frozen apple pie on the counter at room temperature. Bad move. The crust gets sweaty and the filling can get runny.
For a baked, frozen fruit pie: thaw it in the fridge overnight. Then reheat it in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes. This restores the crispiness that makes you close your eyes and whisper, “Oh, yes.”
For an unbaked frozen pie: bake it directly from frozen. Don’t even think about letting it sit out. I once let an unbaked frozen pie sit out “just for an hour.” Two hours later, it was a crime scene of soggy dough. Learn from my mistakes.
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But Wait—What About Meringue Pies?
Ah, the diva of the pie world. Lemon meringue pie frozen is a scientific disaster. The meringue turns into a weeping, watery, rubbery mess. It’s like trying to freeze a cloud that’s already crying.
If you must freeze it, freeze the filling and crust only. Then make fresh meringue when you thaw it. Yes, it’s extra work. But so is explaining to your dinner guests why their pie tastes like frozen regret.
