Pecan pie is a very famous dessert and once you have prepared it at home it should be consumed within 2 hours if you do not plan on storing it in a cool place, this is because you don’t want bacteria to accumulate on your delicious pie. The most convenient way of storing a pecan pie that you wish to eat within a period of 4 days is in the fridge. However, if you feel like it keeping it for a longer period then you will need to place it in the freezer. This article gives a step by step guide on how you can store a pecan pie at home.
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Store pecan pie in the refrigerator
NB: this is a good method of storing pecan pie for a short time since if you place pecan pie in the refrigerator it should be consumed within 4 days or else it will turn bad.
Step 1
The first step is leave the pecan pie so that it can cool down until it reaches room temperature. It is important to let the pecan pie cool down because if you wrap it whilst hot the heat will steam the crust thus leaving it soggy and you won’t enjoy it. However, you should not wait for more than 2 hours since bacteria might start building up on the pecan pie. Bacteria usually builds up on food that is between 40F and 140F, thus it needs to be refrigerated fast. To check if the pecan pie is cool enough you can start by touching the underside of the pan, if there is no heat it means that the pecan by has completely cooled down.
Step 2
When the pie has cooled down the next step is to find aluminium foil or plastic wrap then carefully wrap it around the pecan pie ensuring that both the bottom and top part of the pecan pie are covered. Ensure that the plastic wrap or aluminium foil is not holding the pecan pie too tightly as this could disfigure the shape of the pie. The advantage of using aluminium foil or plastic wrap is that it helps to extend the freshness of the pecan pie since moisture will not be able to enter. However, if at that particular moment you do not have aluminium foil or plastic wrap you can use a plate to cover your pecan pie. You simply need to turn it upside down and place it on top of the pecan pie.
Step 3
The last step is to place the pecan pie in a refrigerator, put it on a shelf where there is space and make sure that nothing is placed on top of the pecan pie. Placing the pecan pie in the refrigerator helps to preserve the crispiness of the crust as well as the pecans which will be on top, thus in turn retaining the freshness of the pecan pie.
NB: when you want to eat a pecan pie that has been refrigerated simply heat it up in an oven that is preheated to 325 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Store pecan pie by freezing it
NB: when storing pecan pie by freezing it make sure that it is completely cooked because if it is not the pecan pie will have a consistency that is very unpleasant for example the filling of the pecan pie can start looking lumpy and this is not right.
Step 1
The first thing is to ensure that the pie is perfectly cooled down to room temperature. This is because if the pecan pie is wrapped while hot it will cause moisture to build up at the bottom of the pecan pie such that when it is reheated it can actually form a soggy crust that’s unpleasant to it.
Step 2
The next step is to wrap the pecan pie using aluminium foil or plastic wrap. You can either choose to wrap the pecan pie as a whole or as slices depending on what you prefer. When wrapping the pecan pie it is important to make sure you also wrap the bottom part of the pecan pie so that air does not enter inside. Add a second layer of aluminium foil or paper wrap just to add extra protection to the pecan pie so that air or moisture doesn’t enter inside. When you have safely wrapped up the pecan pie transfer it into a freezer bag.
Step 3
The last step is to place the pecan pie in the freezer so that it can last for a longer period. A pecan pie that is stored in a freezer can last up to several months, but in order to avoid disappointment it is usually advisable to consume it within a period of 2 months this is because the freezer burn or ice crystals that form in the freezer have the potential to diminish the quality of the pecan pie.
NB: when you want to consume frozen pecan pie you first need to leave it to thaw in the refrigerator then warm it up in the oven at 275F for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Conclusion
Pecan pie is a very popular dessert and when it is prepared there is a high chance that you will remain with leftovers. It is worth noting that the leftovers need to be stored within a period of 2 hours after the pecan pie has been baked this is because you really want to preserve the texture and flavour of the pecan pie moreover, it contains egg as an ingredient of which eggs need to be stored in a cool environment. The article has noted two different ways in which pecan pie can be stored and these include in the refrigerator and in the freezer. It is worth mentioning that pecan pie that is stored in a refrigerator can last up to a maximum of 4 days while the one stored in the freezer lasts up to several months. Pecan pie should be reheated before consumption especially when stored in the freezer.
