when to make pies

[KelLeg]

How far in advance can I make a pumpkin pie? how about an apple pie?

TIA.

[SweetTooth]

I am making both of mine tomorrow afternoon, then will reheat piece by piece (if they want it warm) in the microwave

good luck!!

[sneezles]

I am making both of mine tomorrow afternoon, then will reheat piece by piece (if they want it warm) in the microwave

good luck!!

I'm also making mine tomorrow though asking if they want it warm never crossed my mind!

[heavy hedonist]

I'm also making mine tomorrow though asking if they want it warm never crossed my mind!

DITTO that-- i like my pumpkin pie cold.

[LonghornGal]

I made mine yesterday to take to a friend's house. Just keeping them in the fridge.

One pumpkin, one pecan. I like my pumpkin pie to set for a day to really let the flavor come together.

[sneezles]

DITTO that-- i like my pumpkin pie cold.

With whipped cream, of course! I am now enduring the smells from 2 freshly baked pies...one pumpkin praline and one pecan. The apple and cheery are next!

[Kathy B]

I made apple this morning, and I have a chocolate chip pecan in the freezer. I still have to make the lemon chess pie (special request by DH), but have to make a grocery run first.

If anyone wants their pie warmed, I will point the way to the microwave as I sip tea and eat my room temp chocolate chip pecan pie with my feet up! (All of the guests are family, so I can do that!)

[KelLeg]

Thank you. So, I should make them and then put saran on top (or not?) and put in fridge? I was thinking I could warm them in the oven too--covered. Would that work???

[Veronica]

Make sure the pies cool completely before you cover them with saran wrap. Otherwise, the moisture will get trapped and make the pies soggy.

I usually make a pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving day, so I can't speak from experience, but Martha Stewart says you can make the pies a day in advance and leave them out overnight (presumably covered). I made my pecan pie today and will be leaving it out.