Should I freeze my pecan pie for Thanksgiving with an unbaked crust or go ahead and bake it now and freeze it cooked?
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Amanda H.November 20, 2017
I would freeze it before baking. Are you planning to freeze it with the filling?
Amanda H.November 20, 2017
Actually, Merrill (my co-founder) and I chatted and we actually think it's best to fully bake it before freezing. Then, after defrosting, if you want, you can warm it in a 250F oven to re-crisp the crust (may not even be necessary).
AntoniaJamesNovember 26, 2017
I realize that this is no longer timely for brettjackson, but for future reference, please see this:
https://www.cooksillustrated...
Amanda was right the first time, at least according to the America's Test Kitchen staff who have tested this method, and whose standards for results and quality I trust.
Freeze the pie unbaked, then put it in the oven directly from the freezer, adding 30 minutes to the baking time.
That said, I'm curious whether Merrill has had a poor experience freezing pecan pies before baking, and if so, what lessons can be learned.
Thank you. ;o)
https://www.cooksillustrated...
Amanda was right the first time, at least according to the America's Test Kitchen staff who have tested this method, and whose standards for results and quality I trust.
Freeze the pie unbaked, then put it in the oven directly from the freezer, adding 30 minutes to the baking time.
That said, I'm curious whether Merrill has had a poor experience freezing pecan pies before baking, and if so, what lessons can be learned.
Thank you. ;o)
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