Brush up on your food safety knowledge before the holidays.
Love it or hate it,pumpkin pieis always expected on theThanksgivingtable.
But what’s thebest way to keep your pumpkin pie freshand ready to serve?
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To refrigerate or not to refrigerate?
That is the question.
Does Pumpkin Pie Need To Be Refrigerated?
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When left at room temperature, bacteria can easily multiply.
After baking the pie, let it cool, then wrap it completely in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Store the wrapped piein the refrigeratorup to two days ahead of Thanksgiving.
How Far in Advance Can You Make Pumpkin Pie?
Pumpkin pie is a great make-ahead dessert to cross off your Thanksgiving to-do list.
Why Aren’t Grocery Store Pumpkin Pies Refrigerated?
If you’re thinking, “Wait, but aren’t grocery store pies sold unrefrigerated?”
you’re not wrong.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Are you storing food safely?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Food Safety A-Z Reference Guide.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.Leftovers and food safety.
Geiger M.Storing pumpkin and pecan pie refrigerate or not?Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AnswerLine.
