Half Baked Harvest Pumpkin Pie (2024)

FAQs

How to test if pumpkin pie is done? ›

The Knife Test

The classic knife test is the easiest and most foolproof way to tell if your pumpkin pie is done. Simply insert a knife near the center of the pie. If the knife comes out clean, your pie is done.

If the pumpkin pie was sitting at room temperature in the store, it can continue to be stored on your counter until the sell-by date. In general, store-bought pies last about 2 to 4 days after their printed date in the refrigerator and about 6 to 9 months in the freezer.

Why Didn't My Pumpkin Pie Set? You're ready to serve your homemade pumpkin pie, but when you try to cut it, it's too runny to get any clean slices. Why this happens: The pie was underbaked, or the oven temperature wasn't high enough. Taking the pie out of the oven prematurely is a very easy mistake to make.

For pies from a refrigerated case, use the same 2-hours-at-room-temperature limit as for a homemade pie, and then refrigerate. In the refrigerator, you can safely keep store-bought pies for 2 to 4 days past after their printed date. In the freezer, they last 6 to 9 months.

The Filling Gets Darker and Slightly Puffed

As you reach the suggested baking time for your recipe, the filling should deepen in color and puff up a bit. There may be a little cracking around the edge where the filling meets the crust (or where you inserted a knife to test for doneness).

Toss the pie if it has a foul smell, looks like it has excessive separation or weeping, or has grown mold. Homemade pie that has been left out for longer than two hours should be thrown away. If you left any pumpkin pie out for too long, don't be tempted to roll the dice.

How Long Can Pumpkin Pie Be Left at Room Temperature? Your pumpkin pie can safely sit out on the kitchen counter for up to 2 hours, says the FDA. After that, you run the risk of bacterial growth.

David advises, “Baked pumpkin pie or other pies containing eggs and/or dairy such as pecan, custard, or chiffon pie should be stored refrigerated; they'll keep in the fridge for three to four days. I like to transfer the pie to a shallow, lidded storage container, but plastic wrap or a storage top can be used as well.”

While a wobbly, runny pie is a telltale sign that a pumpkin pie is undercooked, an overcooked pumpkin pie is a bit harder to spot. When you've overcooked a pumpkin pie, you may see: The filling separating from the crust. The filling has visible cracks.

A finished pie should be wobbly in the middle, according to Bishop. "A pie might not look set when pulled from the oven; that's OK. You will see the pie thicken as the pie cools and the custard sets," explains Bishop.

How long to let pumpkin pie sit after baking? ›

Allow the Pie to Cool Completely

After 2 hours, a good chill in the refrigerator allows the pumpkin custard to set further. Factor in several hours after baking to let your pumpkin pie cool and then chill, according to recipe instructions.

According to FoodSafety.gov, homemade pumpkin pie can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. To keep your pie as fresh as possible, be sure to wrap it loosely in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

How Costco Keeps Its Pumpkin Pie So Cheap. In their book, David and Susan disclose that Costco's pumpkin pies are only semi-homemade, which helps cut down on costs.

Dogs shouldn't eat pumpkin pie, given that this delicious fall staple contains unsafe ingredients. Along with the spices, the filling contains sugar and condensed milk, which can cause stomach upset. In small amounts, pie crusts won't harm your dog, but sugar and butter aren't good for them.

Toss the pie if it has a foul smell, looks like it has excessive separation or weeping, or has grown mold. Homemade pie that has been left out for longer than two hours should be thrown away. If you left any pumpkin pie out for too long, don't be tempted to roll the dice.

Bake the pumpkin for 45 minutes to an hour, until a sharp knife easily pierces the side.