2 Comments; 658 Views For extra convenience, you can freeze pie crusts in the pan. Alternatively, you can use your crust frozen and simply add a couple of minutes to the normal bake … 3. Meanwhile make your filling. Actually, you might want to bake the raw, thawed pumpkin pie shell for 15 to 20 minutes, then fill it and bake it with the filling, so the crust will not be soggy. I made two pecan pies last night with frozen and the crust is wonderfully flaky. Top your pie with pie-crust cutouts. Crust comes in its own pan, which makes everything easier -- clean up, leftover storage, and reheating. This allows you to roll-out the dough ahead of time, and, best of all, the crusts need no thawing prior to baking. And its pie. 4 Comments; 9569 Views; storing fresh pasta dough 7 Comments; 103851 Views; Pie dough 5 Comments; 1681 Views; Bread dough in freezer 4 Comments; 2169 Views; Can I reheat a packaged pie/ sausage roll that was frozen, thawed and put hot box? For best results, use the frozen pie dough or frozen pie crusts within 3 months. There’s no need to thaw the unbaked crust — you can bake it straight out of the freezer. It makes people feel good. It makes a super-fun dessert. Expert tip: If you thaw a frozen pie crust, don’t refreeze it. Let cool before filling. This helps it stick to the bottom crust better. I have some apple and cranberries that I'd like to preserve and since I have no canning knowledge or equipment, I thought that unbaked, frozen pies would be the way to go. Remove frozen crusts from box and let stand at room temperature 60 to 90 minutes before unfolding. 4. 2. Here’s a great example, with directions. Do you need to thaw a frozen pie crust before baking? If you’ve never made your own pie crust, here’s an expert guide to get you started. In your case, Pumpkin and pecan can be filled with it frozen. You want the fat in the doguh cold so that it creates a more flaky crust as it bakes. Please note our rich and flaky pastry crust may shrink slightly during baking. To use your pie crust, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, and proceed with your pie recipe. Handle carefully; it's hot! Unfortunately, I had no time this weekend to make dough and am now concerned about refreezing the frozen pie crusts I bought. Other types of pie may require a little baking of the crust beforehand think custard base type pie. Make your dough; roll it out, and form your crust in a pie plate. It makes people feel cared for! Put your pie crust on a cookie sheet and pour in the filling. Please help. Use it later for a filled one-crust baked shell recipe. A few tips for using frozen crusts: 1. Place the filled crust on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or foil before baking. To make sure your pie does not have a soggy bottom crust, you need to let the crust thaw just enough so you can prick it with a fork and then pre bake it for about 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Also, so long as the contents of the pie will not be harmed by contact with a frozen base before baking. Pie is a special occasion food. Some people suggest thawing the pie for about 25 minutes before you place it in the oven because it helps the pastry flour cook better. Many Thanks! If you froze your pie in a glass dish, thaw the pie first to reduce the chance of shattering the dish. However, it’s best to play it safe and use a disposable metal pie pan when baking a frozen pie. Thaw pie shell 10 minutes at room temperature; prick bottom and sides thoroughly with fork. Brush the edges of the top crust with water before placing on top of the pie. Then, stick the whole thing—pie pan and all—in a freezer bag. Bake the crust, let it cool completely, then tightly wrap and freeze it. Bake pie shell on baking sheet in center of oven 12 to 15 minutes. You’ll need to add about three minutes to the usual baking time. I have used the frozen pie crusts for years and can give you some pointers. Using frozen pie crusts to bake 10" deep dish pie?