Keep your pie fresh for longer throughout the rest of the year, too.

How Long Does a Pie Last?

Since the ingredients vary among the pie types, each one has its own set of storage rules.

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After that, you risk getting sick.

Other types of pie last anywhere from 3 days to a week in the fridge.

This will help keep bugs away and maintain the freshness of the dessert.

That way, the filling will be tender, and the crust will regain that wonderful, flakey quality.

When frozen this way, fruit pies will keep for up to four months.

When kept in the fridge, these pies can typically stay fresh for four to five days.

While you technicallycanfreeze a custard pie, we dont recommend it.

As a result, the texture of the pie wont be the same.

In other words, skip the freezer for these guys.

The same goes for savory pies that dont have meat but are made with dairy or eggs.

If you notice any foul smells or discoloration, go ahead and throw the pie out.

After approximately ten minutes, your pie should be perfectly warmed through.

Just double-check to put it in an airtight bag or container.

After baking a pie, give it at least a couple of hours to cool before serving it.

Giving it time to cool allows the filling to set, whether custard, fruit, or otherwise.

Yes, you could put a warm pie in the refrigerator to cool it or store it.

Most food should be left at room temperature for no more than two hours.

Do I Need to Refrigerate the Pie?

:University of Illinois Extension.

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