From Thanksgiving’s sacred trinity (pumpkin, pecan, apple) to the silky chocolate mousse number I bake every New Year’s Eve, pies reign over my family’s dessert table. And I love baking these pies from scratch.But there are times — like when I’m feeding an extra-large crowd, toting a finished pie to a potluck, or juggling an otherwise extensive menu — when I don’t have time to fuss with cutting butter into flour or getting the hydration just right for a homemade pie dough.In those moments, I turn to store-bought pie crust.Although I know from personal experience that store-bought crusts are rarely as transcendent as homemade, the best ones come fairly close, baking up bronzed and sturdy with rich flavor and flaky edges. The worst, meanwhile, are gummy and limp with either no flavor to speak of or the unpleasant aroma of burnt fat.To find the best, we tested 15 premade pie crusts, including rolled-out doughs and shells in disposable tins. Our favorites were a breeze to work with and held their own under the apple and pumpkin fillings we baked in them.Whether you’re a novice who feels hesitant about making your own pie dough or an experienced baker seeking a reliable shortcut, these pie crusts will help.