Do fruit pies need to be refrigerated?

Table of Contents:

1. Do fruit pies need to be refrigerated?
2. Can you bake two pies at the same time?
3. Can you bake 2 frozen pies at once?
4. What rack should you bake a pie on?
5. How do you bake multiple pies in the oven?
6. Should I use convection bake for pies?
7. Can you over bake a pecan pie?

Do fruit pies need to be refrigerated?

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, fruit pies made with sugar can be stored at room temperature for up to two days. ... On the other hand, pie made with custard or cream—or ones with egg in the filling (including pecan and pumpkin pie)—do need to be refrigerated.

Can you bake two pies at the same time?

Yes, baking two pies at once is fine, as long as the recipes for both pies specify the same oven temperature. If you are baking them on the same oven shelf, make sure that there's plenty of space around each pie, and that they are not too close to each other or to the oven walls.

Can you bake 2 frozen pies at once?

Can I bake two Sara Lee frozen pies at the same time if they have different temperatures and bake times? A. Yes; when baking two different pies, use the lower of the two oven temperatures. Place each pie on a separate baking sheet and check for doneness according to individual package directions.

What rack should you bake a pie on?

A pie's place in the oven is on the bottom rack. The worst mistake you can make with your pie is under-baking the bottom crust—it makes for a soggy, doughy mess. Baking your pie on the bottom rack will ensure that bottom crust gets nice and golden brown.

How do you bake multiple pies in the oven?

However many pies you are able to fit in your oven, I would divide your baking time by that, and move the pies around in your oven, to equalise cooking. So take the top one out, move them all up, and put the top one on the bottom.

Should I use convection bake for pies?

The hot, dry air produced in a convection bake setting is ideal for pie crust and puff pastry because the water in the fat evaporates quickly creating the beautiful, crisp flaky layers. This cranberry apple pie is a great candidate for convection baking.

Can you over bake a pecan pie?

Pecan pie is a delicious dessert that is notoriously difficult to bake well because it can be difficult to tell when it is done. The crust and the pecans can burn easily if overcooked, but the middle can come out runny if it's not cooked long enough.