Yes
yes
Pie crusts were originally used only with meat dishes
No
no
Here is a link with instructions on "Blind Baking" which is what it's called when you simply need to bake your pie crust before filling it. It instructs to bake the crust at 350F for 15-20 minutes if you are just pre-baking and will be baking it more after adding the filling. Bake for 30-35 minutes if you need the crusts completely baked. I just finished baking my crusts, and I didn't have anything to weigh the crust down with, so it has a few air bubbles (which can be pushed down if you catch them while the crust is still soft) and on one the side partially rolled down instead of staying up on the edge. Other than that, they look like great pie crusts. :D http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/bakingtips.pastry/Pastry.cfm
Yes, you can bake a defrosted berry pie. If the pie was previously frozen, make sure it is fully thawed in the refrigerator before baking. Preheat your oven according to the recipe, then bake the pie until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. This will ensure the best texture and flavor for your pie.
When you bake an empty crust. You can either prick the crust all over the bottom and sides with a fork. This will keep it from shrinking. The other way is to fill the crust with dry bean or rice. This will do the same thing. Some people have bean that are used just for pie crusts and reused time after time.
Cream pies are about the only ones you bake before filling. Any filling that does not need to be baked also. Berry pies you make the filling before putting it in the pie, but you also bake it after you fill it.
Yes
No, it is not recommended to put a pie tin in an air fryer to bake a pie.
Considering my cooking skills, if I were moved to bake someone a pie, it wouldn't be for a friend... "Whatch it, dude, or.. I'll bake you a pie..."
You must bake the bottom crust as per recipe or pie crust directions before adding the pie filling.