Kathryn, that sound tough! The best solution seems to be making and freezing your crust in advance, traveling with the frozen crusts in the cooler, putting them in the freezer on arrival, and waking up early on Thursday to assemble and bake the pies. I know that's not exactly easy with other dishes competing for oven space, but it's your best bet for perfect fruit pies, as they'll tend to get soggy if left out. Alternatively, there are lots of amazing seasonal desserts besides pies that are a little more travel-friendly. We promise our Skillet Apple Cake, for example, would be a welcome addition to any holiday table. Whatever you decide, we hope you find the results your looking for! Happy baking! Kat@KAF

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