Here’s the ultimate life hack: freeze your pie unbaked for the best results. Fruit pies, especially, love being frozen raw. The crust stays flaky, the filling doesn’t get mushy, and you get to bake it fresh whenever you want. It’s like having a time machine for dessert.
For already-baked pies, cool it completely before freezing. Warm pie in a cold freezer equals ice crystals that will ruin your day (and your crust). Slice it before freezing too—then you can grab a single piece without defrosting the whole thing. It’s called pie independence.
