Crank that oven to 400°F (200°C). Placement matters: put the rack on the lowest level to brown the bottom crust first. A preheated baking sheet underneath the pie is your secret weapon—it conducts heat upward and prevents a doughy, pale bottom.
Cultural reference alert: In the classic film Waitress, the protagonist bakes pies as a form of emotional therapy. You don’t need a therapist when you have a hot oven and a frozen pie—though a good therapist probably won’t judge your baking choices either.
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