Refreezing apple pie

My mom will be traveling via plane this holiday season. She has a frozen apple pie.

By the time she arrives at her destination (my sister's house), the pie will have thawed. Could she then cook it and refreeze it before bringing it to my house?

There are too many days in-between for her to cook it at my sister's house and then leave it in the refrigerator.

Please advise.

Thanks!

Best Answer

According to the New York Department of Agriculture, fruit pies can be refrozen after thawing, but their quality will degrade. It's only apples and pastry when you think about it, so not much to spoil. It will probably dry out though.

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Can you freeze apple pie twice?

Yes, you can freeze apple pie. It is best to freeze apple pie before baking, but you can freeze it after baking as well. Both baked and unbaked apple pie will last for up to 6 months in the freezer. If you freeze the apple pie filling by itself, it will remain fresh in the freezer for up to 12 months.

What happens if you refreeze pies?

There are two primary reasons for this. One is that freezing and re-thawing creates the possibility of microbial activity, and with it the risk of foodborne illness. A second is that repeated freezing and thawing cycles can cause food's texture to deteriorate.

Can you refreeze unbaked pie?

And when the butter melts, the pastry layers adhere, so refrozen dough is unable to rise quite as high. That said, the effect is fairly minimal, and in the future we'll feel comfortable refreezing thawed pastry dough, even when it's made with just butter.

Can you refreeze apple?

As long as your fruit stays cold, bacteria and mold won't form and it will still be safe to refreeze. Even if you don't refreeze your fruit, it's still a good idea to let it thaw slowly in your fridge.

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