How to Store an Unbaked Apple Pie

Look at the frozen food section of your grocery store, and you will see frozen, unbaked pies of all types: sweet apple pies and savory meat pies. These convenience products save you the step of preparing a pie from scratch, instead you only need to put it in the oven to bake. Replicate this convenience at home with your favorite apple pie recipe by making and filling your pie crusts ahead of time. Then you can store your unbaked apple pies for up to four months before you need to bake them.

Things You'll Need

• Unbaked apple pie
• Aluminum foil
• Zip top gallon sized freezer bag
• Knife

Instructions

1. Cover the unbaked pie with aluminum foil.

2. Place the covered pie into a zip top gallon sized bag and seal.

3. Store the unbaked pie in the refrigerator for up to two days, or freeze at 0 degrees F for up to four months.

4. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F for 20 minutes to preheat.

5. Remove the apple pie from the refrigerator or freezer. Pull it out of the bag and take off the aluminum foil. Cut several slits in the top crust of the pie.

6. Bake the frozen pie for 50 to 60 minutes at 400 degrees F or until golden brown and piping hot.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not thaw the unbaked pie before baking.

References

• StillTasty.com: Unbaked Apple Pie
• EllensKitchen.com: Freezable Pie Crusts and Apple Pie Filling

Resources

• FoodNetwork.com: Apple Pie Recipes