There’s nothing quite like a slice ofold-fashioned apple pieto finish off acomforting meal.
That’s why you might be wondering: “Can you make pie crust ahead of time?”
The answer is yes!
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it’s possible for you to keep your pie dough in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Be sure to allow the pastry to come to room temperature before rolling out for pie.
Not ready to use your pie crust in the upcoming days?
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Place it in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
When you’re in the mood forstrawberry-rhubarb pie, thaw the pastry overnight in the refrigerator before filling.
Roll out the pie crust, and fit it to afreezer- and oven-safe pie plateor tart pan.
Place the pastry and container in a freezer bag and freeze as directed.
You may also need to add 5 or 10 minutes to the baking time.
Prepare and roll out thepastry dough.
Generously prick the bottom and sides of the pastry in a pie plate with a fork.
Line pastry with pie weights or a double layer of heavy foil.
This helps to weigh down the crust and prevent it from bubbling up or blistering.
Bake in a 450F oven for 8 minutes.
Remove weights or foil.
Bake for 5 to 6 minutes more or until golden.
Cool on a wire rack.
To store the baked pie crust, cool the pastry shell.
Wrap it in foil and place in a freezer container or bag.
Seal, label, and freeze for up to 1 month.
Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.
Go with acreamy chicken pot piefor dinner or achocolaty pecan piefor dessert.
However, it will taste best when eaten within two days.
