With so much fruit available, a Fourth of July party is an excellent excuse to bake a pie. If baking a fresh fruit pie sounds at all intimidating, check out Noelle Carter’s pie crust best practices.

How long can you freeze a pie for? The storage life of your pie depends on whether it's baked or not. Experts generally recommend storing tightly wrapping unbaked pies in the freezer for three to ...

Master flaky pie crusts! Learn how to blind bake pie crusts, including both fully baked & par-baked methods for perfect pies every time.

By using a baking steel to blind-bake or par-bake your pie crusts, you can avoid soggy bottoms and get perfectly crispy, flaky pie.

Meanwhile, baked pies can be frozen and eaten within 6 months. The way you'll store the pie also varies, but following the right steps ensures your dessert delight maintains its freshness and flavor.