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Pumpkin pie needs to be refrigerated, since USDA FoodKeeper gives it only 2 hours at room temperature. In the fridge, it keeps 3 to 4 days after opening.

Fruit pies are different. Apple, cherry, and other fruit pies can stay at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. The table below lists the fridge and freezer times for each kind of pie.

How long does pie last in the fridge?

Most pies last 3 days to 1 week in the fridge after opening, according to USDA FoodKeeper. Chiffon pies, such as chocolate or lemon, are the exception at 1 to 2 days.

Room and freezer times vary even more, as the table shows. Freezer times are for quality, since food kept constantly at 0°F (-18°C) stays safe.

Does pumpkin pie need to be refrigerated?

Yes, pumpkin pie can stay at room temperature for only 2 hours, according to USDA FoodKeeper. Move it to the refrigerator within that time, and it keeps 3 to 4 days after opening.

Mincemeat pie and quiche get the same 2 hours at room temperature as pumpkin pie. Refrigerate them within that time too.

How long does pumpkin pie last in the fridge?

Pumpkin pie lasts 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator after opening, according to USDA FoodKeeper. To keep it longer, freeze it for 1 to 2 months.

Does pecan pie need to be refrigerated?

Yes, pecan pie has the same 2 hours at room temperature as pumpkin pie. Refrigerate it within that time, and it keeps 3 to 4 days after opening.

Does apple pie need to be refrigerated?

Not right away, because apple pie can stay at room temperature for 1 to 2 days, according to USDA FoodKeeper. The same goes for peach, blueberry, apricot, cherry, and blackberry pies.

In the refrigerator, fruit pies keep 1 week after opening. That makes the fridge the better choice if you won’t finish the pie within 1 to 2 days.

How long is apple pie good for in the fridge?

Apple pie is good for 1 week in the fridge after opening, according to USDA FoodKeeper. For longer storage, apple pie keeps 8 months in the freezer.

Can you freeze pie?

Yes, you can freeze most pies, for 1 to 2 months for pumpkin or pecan and 8 months for fruit pies. FoodKeeper doesn’t recommend freezing chiffon pies.

Freezer burn doesn’t make pie unsafe, only dry in spots. It shows up as grayish-brown leathery spots where air reached the surface, and you can cut those parts away.

Can you freeze pumpkin pie or pecan pie?

Yes, pumpkin pie keeps 1 to 2 months in the freezer, according to USDA FoodKeeper. Pecan pie gets the same 1 to 2 months.

Can you freeze apple pie?

Yes, apple pie keeps 8 months in the freezer, as do the other fruit pies on FoodKeeper’s list. Mincemeat pie also gets 8 months.

Can you freeze quiche?

Yes, quiche keeps 2 to 3 months in the freezer, according to USDA FoodKeeper. In the fridge, it lasts 3 to 5 days after opening.

How to thaw a frozen pie

Thaw frozen pie slowly in the refrigerator, which the USDA calls the safest way to thaw frozen food. Never thaw it on the counter.

How long does refrigerated pie crust last?

Refrigerated pie crust lasts until the use-by date on its package, according to USDA FoodKeeper. In the freezer, it keeps 2 months. Ready-to-bake pie crust follows the same package use-by date in the fridge. Frozen, it keeps 2 months from the date of purchase.

When to throw out pie

Throw out pie with mold on it or past its FoodKeeper time, such as 3 to 4 days in the fridge for pumpkin. The USDA says moldy bread and baked goods should be thrown out, because porous foods can be contaminated below the surface.

For other kinds, check the table above. Fruit pies reach their fridge limit after 1 week, and chiffon pies after 1 to 2 days.