A lone slice of pumpkin pie sits in its pie dish - Kirin_photo/Getty Images When you make a homemade pie, if luck is on your side, you'll be rewarded with plenty of leftovers to enjoy at a later date.

Pies are a labor of love when made from scratch. You’ve got to make the pie crust, roll it out, make a filling, bake it in the oven and then let it cool before you’re able to enjoy your first slice.