Egg Wash For Pies

[Addie]

I have been researching freezing apple pies. I think I have all the rules down with understandinig. But one question still remains unanswered. I always put a whole egg wash on my pie crusts. Should I put the egg wash on the raw pie crust before freezing or just before I put it in the oven for baking?

[Andy M.]

I'd egg wash it just before putting it into the oven.

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

I'd wait until it's time to bake it.

[Addie]

Thank you for your input. Although I have been baking and cooking for more than 50 years, I still have room to learn more.

[msmofet]

I brush my apple pies with milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking. No egg

[Addie]

I find that the egg wash makes the crust really shiny.