Learn the best ways to store your pie before and after baking.
But how do you store apple pie?
And for pies purchased at the storecan you leave them on the counter?
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So, what’s the best way to store apple pie?
To get to the bottom of this pie predicament, we talked to two experts.
Apple and other fruit pies are pretty flexible in terms of storage.
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However, there are some food-safety factors to consider before leaving your pie out at room temperature.
“If eggs or dairy were used in a homemade pie, it should always be refrigerated.
Commercially prepared pies have preservatives to keep them safe for longer periods.
Should You Let Your Apple Pie Cool Before Storing?
Tiner recommends that your pie cools on the counter after pulling it from the oven.
You should never put a hot pie directly into the refrigerator to cool.
How Long Can Apple Pie Sit On The Counter?
“After two days the quality starts to diminish,” notes Tiner.
“The problem is the natural yeast in the air as well as other airborne molds.
These yeast and molds will land on the pie and start multiplying.”
But what if you don’t have an airtight container that will fit your apple pie?
“This will help keep the pie from getting stale,” says Marz.
A week after baking or purchasing, you should throw the pie out, Tiner says.
Can You Freeze Apple Pie?
The short answer is yes, you could freeze apple pie.
If your pie was already baked, wait for it to cool completely first.
Label with the date.
Step 3
Return your pie to the freezer fortwo to three months.
However, youll want to do a little bit of prep work.
“Apple pies will freeze provided you use the rightstarch thickener,” explains Tiner.
Just cut slits into thetop crustand pop it into an oven preheated to 425 for 15 minutes.
Then reduce the heat to 375 and bake for another 35 or so minutes.
Yes, it’s possible for you to.
Line a pie pan with foil and add the filling.
Place the pan in the freezer for a few hours, until the filling is firm.
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