Tips on a successful make-ahead apple pie and scoring more time for the rest of the holiday meal.
A warm slice ofold-fashioned apple piefilled with aromatic spices and covered in buttery crust really hits the spot.
Can You Prep Apple Pie Ahead of Time?
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Our Test Kitchen doesn’t recommend assembling an apple pie before baking it at a later time.
If made ahead without baking, the pastry crust can become too wet and end upsoggy after baking.
The best way to make your apple pie in advance?
Use ourTest Kitchen’s method for make-ahead piecrust.
Make homemade apple pie filling:Turn yourfreshly-picked applesinto a deliciousapple pie filling.