[header] How to prevent watery apple pie [title] Make your pie using cold ingredients. [step] Preparing your pie with cold ingredients and then putting the chilled pie into a hot oven will help prevent mushiness. Everything should be cold, including your ingredients, bowls, and materials. 
You can chill your pie in the refrigerator, as well. [substeps] To chill your pie in the refrigerator, place the assembled pie inside the refrigerator for about fifteen minutes.