Okay, you’ve pulled the pie out. It looks gorgeous. It smells like heaven. Do not cut into it yet. I know, I know—it’s like telling a toddler to wait for a cookie. But if you slice into a hot pie, the filling will flood out like a broken dam. You’ll end up with pie soup on a plate.
Let it rest for at least 2 to 3 hours on a wire rack. This allows the filling to “set” into something you can actually serve without a ladle. The crust gets crisp, the filling gets glossy, and you get to eat a slice that holds its shape. Patience is a virtue, and also a very delicious virtue.
