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I froze an unbaked black raspberry pie in a longaberger pie pan. Do I thaw then bake, or unthaw 25 min. then bake so pan doesn't shatter?

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Actually, ceramic dishes are freezer-to-oven safe, so there's no need to thaw the pie before cooking it.

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I baked a store-bought frozen pie in my new oven in the regular bake mode. Pre-heated oven to 475 degrees. Baked 40 minutes -- bottom was not done. Baked another 20 minutes, still not done, The bottom crust was doughy. What did I do wrong?

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You may have set the temperature too high. If there were no baking directions on the package, set it for 350 degrees and bake it longer. You can place the pie on the bottom rack while for 30 minutes, then move it to the upper and bake for 30 more minutes more.

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How do I bake a homemade frozen apple pie?

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There are numerous recipes, tutorials and instructional videos online if you want to make a pie from scratch.

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If the package says, "Do not thaw," can you still bake it if it's completely thawed?

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If the instructions say do not thaw the pie and you do, that's going to be a problem. Your pie will not taste pleasant or have the right texture.

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Does it take longer to bake two frozen pies instead of one?

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Not necessarily. If both frozen pies are the same size, type, and distance from the heat, they will take the same amount of time to bake. If one pie is larger than the other, or made using a different type of filling, then there might be some differences regarding cooking times.

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How do I thaw a frozen meat pie?

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The safest way would be in your fridge overnight. Your microwave should have a "Defrost" setting that you could also use.

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How do I cook a frozen peach pie?

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You just have to follow the directions on the package it came in.

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Do I need to bake a frozen pie shell before I add the pie filling?

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No, you do not. You don't need to thaw it either.

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How long should I cook a frozen pie for?

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There should be directions on the box, so make sure to follow those. It could be anywhere from 25-45 minutes, depending on the type and brand of pie.

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My freezer broke and a rhubarb pie thawed out. Do I still have to bake it, or can I serve it the way it is?

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You still need to bake the pie. If the pie has thawed out, it will usually be very doughy and wet, and baking will firm it up.

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How do I bake a frozen turkey pie?

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Follow the directions on the outer carton. It usually takes about 40-60 minutes at 350- 400 degrees.

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How do I cook a frozen meat pie?

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Heat it in the oven for 20 minutes or so and then check to make sure it is heated all the way through. If it isn't, give it another 5-10 minutes.

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After cooking a pie, can I put it in the refrigerator?

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Yes, if there is no meat in it. Let it cool first, of course. The actual pie crust can be reheated multiple times.

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How do I re-bake a thawed peach pie?

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It's pretty simple. Put it back in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit with aluminum foil placed lightly over any exposed crust to prevent burning. Leave it in for about 12-20 minutes, depending on the size of the pie.

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What can you substitute for the heat source if your oven doesn't work? I mistakenly allowed for substitution when ordering online, pie came delivered frozen instead of already baked.

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You can use hot water to defrost. Keep the frozen item in a container and put that container into a second one holding hot water. Leave until sufficiently thawed.

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How should I bake a homemade frozen chocolate chip cookie pie?

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Wait for it to defrost a little. Then, bake it at 350-375 F° for 10-15 minutes.

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At what temperature and length of time do you bake a baked frozen pot pie?

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That depends on the size for a smaller pot pie 350-375 °F, 10-15 minutes for a larger pie 375 - 400 °F and 25 - 30 minutes.

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I'm into hand-held pie business and I make large quantities for sale each day. Some of my pies crack at the top and it is a huge worry for me. What could be responsible and how can I solve the issue?

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It cracks because your pie crust may be too dry. You can solve the problem by putting in a little extra water.

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I froze an apple pie filling from fresh apples etc. and froze that in pie shape. What directions to follow when wanting to bake a fresh crust with the frozen filling? Can I use a top crust?

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You can wait for the pie filling to defrost or bake it a little in a bowl. Yes, you can use a top crust.

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How should I bake a frozen pumpkin pie?

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Bake the frozen pumpkin pie as you would bake any other frozen pie or food item. Read the directions on the container or packaging and follow them accordingly.

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Can I transfer an unbaked frozen fruit pie from its disposable tin pie pan to a glass pie pan for baking?

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Yes. You can transfer an unbaked frozen fruit pie from its disposable tin pie glass to a glass pie pan. It doesn't matter what you cook the pie in, as long as it's oven safe.

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After baking a frozen berry pie, the crust is hard and crumbly. Why?

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There was not enough water in the crust to begin with, or it was overbaked.

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Why does the top of a frozen pie split after baking?

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The pie may have been over-baked, cooled too quickly, or baked at too high a temperature or on too high a rack. You can cover the cracks with whipped cream, meringue, or streusel topping.

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Baked pecan pie is frozen, how to reheat it to serve?

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Place the pie in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours before you need it. When you do need it, preheat the oven to 250° and put the pie in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

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If you bake a frozen pie at 250 degrees for 75 min instead of 350 degrees, what should I do to fix it?

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Cover the pie with foil so it does not burn. Raise the oven temperature to 350° F. If the pie is not golden on top, take off the foil for 2 minutes to brown it. Stick a food thermometer inside the pie and bake until it is 175°.

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