Freezing an apple pie
I took out an unbaked apple pie from the freezer, thawed it out and baked it. I was wondering if I could refreeze it now.
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You could, but it will not be "as" good.
Freezing and thawing destroy cell wall structure; making food "mushy" (*).
When freezing, water turn to ice, and when freezing slowly, large ice crystals are formed and will break the cells wall. (and ice is take more volume than liquid water)
To reduce the risk of damaging the food when freezing/thawing, is to freeze as fast as possible (as cold as you can) and thawing as slowly as possible.
(*) http://www.extension.umn.edu/food/food-safety/preserving/freezing/the-science-of-freezing-foods/
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Can you freeze a fully cooked apple pie?
If you baked your pie and still have leftovers, you can freeze them, too. After all, freezing apple pie works quite well \u2014 just place it uncovered in the freezer. Once frozen solid, wrap the pie in plastic wrap and place it back into the freezer. You can keep it frozen for 3-4 months.What is the best way to freeze apple pie?
Tightly wrap unbaked pie in 3 layers of plastic wrap, making sure all sides of pie are completely sealed and unexposed. Next, place pie in gallon-size freezer plastic bag; label with the following information: Apple Pie and expiration date of pie which is 2 months after pie is frozen.Cooking Pie from the Freezer
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