Nothing brings to mind the comforts of home like fresh baked pie. Flaky crusts filled with sweet warm fruit are no doubt the best, but if kept out will lost their freshness a few hours after baking; if left out more than 2 days it can become unsafe to eat. If you don't plan on eating the pie right away, try these steps to preserve flavor and freshness.
Allow the pie to cool, and when it reaches about room temp, cover with aluminum foil. Fruit pies will keep naturally, so leaving it out and covered will be fine, if you plan on eating it in this time period. If you live in a warm, humid climate, this time frame decreases to about 24 hours.
If you want to hang on to the pie for a while longer, you'll need to refrigerate it. Leave it out, covered with foil, for the first two days, and then move it to the refrigerator for the following three days.
If you want to freeze pie for use at later date, it will keep for 6-8 months in a freezer. After removing it from the oven, allow the pie to cool completely to room temp.Take freezer wrap or heavy duty tin-foil and wrap the entire pie tightly. Place into a heavy duty freezer bag and leave in the freezer.
Tip
If you want to freeze a portion of the pie, leave out only the amount you intend to eat immediately and place the rest into the freezer. Freeze the pie in quarters or halves, this will allow you to reheat a section without having to thaw the entire pie at once.
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John Smith began writing back in 2003. Smith is a technology writer currently living in Lansing, Mich. His articles have appeared in online publications including PC World and IGN, where he specializes in mobile apps for both Android and iOS.