What temperature do you bake pies?

Most fruit pies bake at a temperature between 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Some recipes call for baking the pie in a 450 degree F oven to begin with, then turning down the oven to about 350 degrees F.

How do I know when my sweet potato pie is done?

Follow these tips:

1. When done, give the pie a nudge. The center of the pie should have some give; it should jiggle slightly in the center.
2. The pie has an internal temperature of 175°F on an instant-read thermometer when done.

Where should oven rack be when baking a pie?

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 know when an egg custard pie is done?

When the edges are firm, but the center jiggles gently when you shake the pan, your pie is done. Turn the oven off immediately, open the door—propping it open with a wooden spoon if needed—and leave the pie in the oven until both have totally cooled off.

How long do you blind bake pastry and at what temperature?

Most instructions will have you defrost the crust, prick the bottom of the crust all over with the tines of a fork, and bake at 375°F to 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Should you bake a pie on a cookie sheet?

Nick says: Normally it’s not a good idea to bake a pie on a pan or cookie sheet unless you deliberately want to insulate the bottom of the pie. If your bottom crust looks good but the top crust is too pale, move the pie to the upper third of the oven for the last 15 minutes of baking.

Can you bake two apple pies in the oven at the same time?

4 Answers. Putting 2 pies in the oven will likely cool the oven more, and the oven will try to heat up to compensate. So its best to keep the temperature the same and cook longer.

Should a pie have a top and bottom?

According to Oxford English Dictionaries, a pie is defined as “a baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry.” Merriam-Webster concurs with its first definition—”a meat dish baked with biscuit or pastry crust”—but its second definition provides the most leeway for Berry to.

How long do you keep a pie in the oven?

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Put the pie, turnovers, or pastry on a cookie sheet on foil or parchment, and lightly cover with foil. For a 9-inch pie, heat for 15-20 minutes. A 5-inch pie will take about 12-15 minutes and turnovers will take about 10-12 minutes.