can you rebake a runny pumpkin pie that is undercooked

I baked for over 45 minutes and my pie was still “wet (undercooked) in the middle even after cooling overnight. I didn’t want to keep in the oven beyond 45 minutes as I was afraid that would burn the crust. I used a 9 inch pie pan and follow the instructions exactly. (In fact, it was my second time making it.) The first time came out perfectly. How long is appropriate to keep in the oven nd when is a good time to take out?

can you rebake a runny pumpkin pie that is undercooked

I baked for over 45 minutes and my pie was still “wet (undercooked) in the middle even after cooling overnight. I didn’t want to keep in the oven beyond 45 minutes as I was afraid that would burn the crust. I used a 9 inch pie pan and follow the instructions exactly. (In fact, it was my second time making it.) The first time came out perfectly. How long is appropriate to keep in the oven nd when is a good time to take out?

The instructions on the box said to bake the pie at a temperature 50 degrees lower if baking in a convection oven. So my mom thought this would be a good time to try out the convection feature of her new oven. Needless to say it resulted in an undercooked pie even though she let it bake for a few extra minutes. Those 50 degrees made a huge difference.

Also adding that since some pumpkin pie contains raw eggs, it’s probably not a great idea to eat the pie raw or undercooked. Heating completely through should take care of any nasties. But if the pie sat out at room temperature semi-raw for days or if there’s any evidence of a foul taste or smell, then probably best to toss it.

Anyway, come time that any of us felt like squeezing another morse of food into our stomaches after stuffing ourselves with turkey, gravy, sweet potato casserole, and stuffing, we took our bites of pie and hesitated. Parts of the crust were doughy and the pie was runny in the center even though it had throughly cooled in the fridge.

Also, this rebake method should work with many other pies that suffered from too little heat and ended up doughy or runny. Just be careful about burning the crust on the rebake. May not be quite as good as getting it right the first time, but better than tossing the whole pie. A rebaked pie is better than no pie.

The temperature should be as high as the original temperature, at least 350 degrees. Use a thermometer to be sure. If you think your oven is running cool, but you have no thermometer you might want to crank it up to 375 or more. Check the pie regularly to make sure it’s not burning to a crisp.

How to know when your pie is done baking

FAQ

Can I put my undercooked pumpkin pie back in the oven?

Note that if your test determines an undercooked pumpkin pie, return it to the oven and bake a few minutes longer before testing it again.

How do you fix a watery pumpkin pie?

The most common cause of a watery pumpkin pie is over baking. Take it out of the oven while the centre of it is still soft and jiggly. It’ll finish setting as it cools. But there are other possible reasons, such as, using fresh instead of canned pumpkin.

Can I put a runny pie back in the oven?

One potential risk of making a translucent custard, like pecan pie filling, is that it might not set properly, leaving you with an unappetizingly runny slice. Once you’ve noticed the problem, the only solution is to protect the crust and pop the pie back in the oven.

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