Don’t forget to put your leftover pumpkin pie in the fridge after Thanksgiving dinner.

When it comes toThanksgiving dinner, almost nothing is as anticipated as the crowd-favorite pumpkin pie.

The dessert is easy to make and can be made ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

Does Pumpkin Pie Need to Be Refrigerated?

How Long Can I Leave Pumpkin Pie Out at Room Temperature?

you’re gonna wanna treat your homemade pumpkin pie like you would a quiche.

Why Are Store-Bought Pies Not Refrigerated?

Cosco’s pumpkin pies are preservative-free, so you’ll need to treat them like a homemade pie.

Place your pie in a sealed container or loosely wrap it in plastic wrap or foil to refrigerate.

Can I Freeze Pumpkin Pie?

you’re free to also bake your pumpkin pie weeks ahead of time andfreeze it.

To defrost a pumpkin pie, you’ll want to give it at least 12 hours.

How Do I Know if My Pie Is Still Fresh?

There are a few ways to verify if your pumpkin pie has gone rancid.

Homemade pie that has been left out for longer than two hours should be thrown away regardless.

If you left any pumpkin pie out for too long, don’t be tempted to roll the dice.

Thanksgiving is about more than just pumpkin pie.

It’s about gratitude and family and friendsnone of whom want to get sick!

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.

U.S. Department of Agriculture.