Alright, let’s talk about how long that pie stuff lasts in the fridge, you know, the kinda stuff you buy in them cans or make yourself. I ain’t no fancy cook or nothin’, but I do know a thing or two about keepin’ food from goin’ bad. Waste not, want not, that’s what my old mama always said.
Canned Pie Filling, the Store-Bought Kind
Now, if you got one of them cans of pie fillin’, the kind you buy at the store, them things last a good long while if you don’t open ‘em. We talkin’ maybe a couple of years even, long as you keep ‘em in a cool, dry place. Like in the pantry, you know, not next to the stove where it gets all hot. But once you pop that can open, that’s a whole different story. Then you gotta stick it in the fridge, and it’s good for maybe two weeks, maybe a little longer if you’re lucky. Make sure you put it in a container though, don’t just leave it in the can, that’s just askin’ for trouble.
Homemade Pie Filling, the Good Stuff
If you made your own pie fillin’, well, good for you! That stuff is always better than the canned stuff, if you ask me. Now, homemade fillin’, that’s a bit trickier. It won’t last as long as the canned stuff, that’s for sure. But you can definitely make it ahead of time, like four or five days even, and keep it in the fridge. Just put it in a good container with a lid, and it’ll be just fine. Some folks even freeze it, says it lasts for months that way. I ain’t never tried it myself, but I reckon it works.
Different Pies, Different Rules
Now, the kind of pie you makin’ matters too. See, if it’s one of them fruit pies, like apple or cherry, that’ll last a bit longer in the fridge. Maybe three or four days, sometimes even longer. But if it’s one of them creamy pies, like pumpkin or custard, or somethin’ with eggs or milk in it, you gotta be more careful. Them things go bad quicker, so you wanna eat ‘em up within three or four days, tops. And always keep ‘em in the fridge, don’t leave ‘em sittin’ out on the counter.
Keeping it Fresh, Some Tips
Here’s a few things I learned over the years about keepin’ pies fresh. First off, don’t put ‘em in the door of the fridge. The temperature there goes up and down all the time, and that ain’t good for keepin’ things fresh. Put ‘em on a shelf in the back, where it’s nice and cold. And if you got leftovers, put ‘em in a good airtight container. That’ll help keep ‘em from dryin’ out or gettin’ all nasty.
- What About Meat Pies?
Now, if you’re talkin’ ’bout meat pies, like them chicken pot pies or somethin’, that’s different again. Cooked meat pies, you can keep ’em in the fridge for maybe five days or so. But if you wanna heat ’em up, don’t just stick ’em in the microwave, that makes ’em all soggy. Best to put ’em in the oven for a bit, gets ’em nice and crispy again.
Freezing Pie Filling
Like I said before, some folks freeze their pie fillin’. Seems like a good way to keep it longer, especially if you made a big batch. If you do freeze it, make sure you put it in a good freezer-safe container, or a freezer bag. And when you thaw it out, do it in the fridge, not on the counter. That way it thaws out evenly and don’t get all watery.
When in Doubt, Throw it Out
And look, if you ain’t sure how long somethin’s been in the fridge, or if it looks kinda funny or smells a bit off, just throw it out. It ain’t worth gettin’ sick over a piece of pie, no matter how good it is. Better safe than sorry, that’s what I always say.
So, there you have it. That’s about all I know about keepin’ pie fillin’ fresh. Just use your common sense, and you’ll be fine. And remember, a good pie is worth takin’ care of.
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