How do I store pecan pie and how long will it keep?

hungryinmanhattan | Dec 18, 201108:54 AM 10

Pecans Pies Shelf Life Food Storage

Hello. You all have saved me many a time and I thank you CHs! I need advice.
I have 12 people coming on Christmas Day, 7 days from now. I would love to do some of the dishes ahead of time. I was wondering how long I could keep the pecan pie and how would I store it?

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opinionatedchef 12/18/11 9:28AM does your recipe containe eggs? if so, you must refrig it. it will keep forEVER because there is so much sugar in it. you could...

does your recipe containe eggs? if so, you must refrig it. it will keep forEVER because there is so much sugar in it. you could safely have it out of the frig the day before until you serve it.
1. hungryinmanhattan 12/18/11 9:38AM re: opinionatedchef Thank you. If I make it today and keep it in the fridge, will the crust get soggy? I make a very flaky crust but will it stay (not...
  
  Thank you. If I make it today and keep it in the fridge, will the crust get soggy? I make a very flaky crust but will it stay (not perfect but ok)? What do you think. I would love to make it right now!
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gordeaux 12/18/1110:31AM Just my 2 cents, but: .01c - I'd only make them a day before. .01c - How in the WORLD would a pecan pie last more than a day in...

Just my 2 cents, but:
.01c - I'd only make them a day before.
.01c - How in the WORLD would a pecan pie last more than a day in your household unless it's under lock and key?????

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1. todao 12/18/1111:56AM re: gordeaux Agreed. Sugar is hygroscopic and will work very hard to balance its water content with the surrounding ingredients. Soggy crust...
  
  Agreed. Sugar is hygroscopic and will work very hard to balance its water content with the surrounding ingredients. Soggy crust, regardless of storage, is almost a certainty if it's held for more than a day. gordeaux's .01c deserves comment - agreed. Pecan pie never gets a chance to cool before it disappears in this house.
  
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Cherylptw 12/18/1112:39PM You CAN keep the pie in the coldest part of your fridge wrapped tightly OR I like to freeze it & thaw the day before or day...

You CAN keep the pie in the coldest part of your fridge wrapped tightly OR I like to freeze it & thaw the day before or day of...if you notice, in the supermarket, they have boxed pies that sit out at room temp until bought but then, they usually contain preservatives....
chowser 12/18/1112:48PM Can you make and freeze the crust in the pan and mix the ingredients, minus the pecans, in a zip lock bag or tupperware and just...

Can you make and freeze the crust in the pan and mix the ingredients, minus the pecans, in a zip lock bag or tupperware and just bake the day before? It would be a shame to lose the flakiness of the crust.

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ipsedixit 12/18/1112:56PM Already lots of good advice re: refrigeration, etc. But it will keep outside for at least 3 days, covered.

Already lots of good advice re: refrigeration, etc.

But it will keep outside for at least 3 days, covered.
Uncle Bob 12/18/11 1:15PM Never heard of refrigerating a pecan pie....Bake, cool, and store lightly covered on the side board... It will keep 3-5 days...

Never heard of refrigerating a pecan pie....Bake, cool, and store lightly covered on the side board...
It will keep 3-5 days....IMO it improves with age....About day 3 the filling begins to "candy"

You'll be fine baking it two days out....Bake it on Friday before......

Have Fun & Enjoy!
1. ipsedixit 12/18/11 7:12PM re: Uncle Bob Never heard of refrigerating a pecan pie.. ______________________________ And I've never heard of a spoiled pecan pie.
  
  Never heard of refrigerating a pecan pie..
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rasputina 12/19/11 6:25PM Well I always just store at room temp, but I never make pie earlier than the day before and they never last more than 2 days at...

Well I always just store at room temp, but I never make pie earlier than the day before and they never last more than 2 days at my house. I'm very picky about my pie crust and I find that it loses high textural quality pretty quickly