I just wanted to share an experience I had with my pumpkin pies this Thanksgiving. I had a marathon baking day, before Thanksgiving, making my 4 apple pies first & then made my 2 pumpkin pies next. I did not realize the time & I had to leave, but my pumpkin pies were not done. My friend called & I was telling her my situation & she said that that had happened to her once, & she turned the oven off, did not open the door & left her house. When she returned, the pies were done, no cracks & the oven was still warm. I did as she recommended, was gone for one hour or so, & my pies were done, NO Cracks, & I was thrilled. I got to thinking, after reading all the comments, would it make sense to do this when you are baking the pies, at some point, to turn the oven off & let them slowly finish cookin/baking that way? I would be interested in your comments. Thanks

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