Here’s all you need to know about how to bake and preserve (freeze) pecan pies.

The sweet aroma of pecan pie on any given day can make you want to swirl around and dance to any given tune! Pecan pies are crispy pies with a sweetened custard-like filling and crunchy nuts. This delicious dessert is quite simple to make. The handmade crust is simple and could be made ahead of time, and the pie stuffing is as simple as whisking a few ingredients! You can even bake the whole pie beforehand, saving you time on a busy day.



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How To Make Pecan Pies

Pecan pies come together easily. All you need to make a perfect recipe is to get the ingredients and add the right proportions. You can’t get it wrong. You’ll need a pie crust, pecans, dark corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and butter to get started! Here’s what you should do.

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  • Fill the frozen pie crust with crushed pecans and set it on a baking tray.
  • In a clean mixing bowl, combine the dark corn syrup.
  • Pour in the sugar.
  • Stir in the eggs.
  • Also add in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Whisk until thoroughly blended.


Is It Possible To Freeze Pecan Pie?

Freezing pecan pie is fine as long as you do it correctly. Moreover, freezing pecan pie saves you the time and energy required to make another one. So, if you have a large pecan pie in your hands and can’t finish it in a day, why not freeze it for later?



How Do You Freeze A Pecan Pie?

If you have the right packaging, freezing pecan pie is a simple process. To avoid some mishaps with your pecan pie, you should be particularly cautious with your packaging strategy, especially if you want your pecan pie to last a while. To get it properly the first time, follow these simple steps.

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  • You can freeze your pie in separate slices or as one giant chunk.
  • Wrap the pie in plastic wrap several times to prevent it from acquiring any smells from the freezer.
  • Place the pie in a large Ziplock bag and freeze.
  • Finally, be sure the pie doesn’t get squashed under the weight of the larger items in the freezer.


Can Pecan Pie Filling Be Frozen?

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Yes, pecan pie filling can be frozen. We believe making your pie that way is less stressful. In other words, if you freeze pecan pie filling, all you have to do to make a delicious pie is prepare the dough, distribute the filling thoroughly, and bake the pie for about 15 to 20 minutes.



How Long Can Pecan Pies Be Frozen?

Frozen pecan pie can be kept for up to two months. Before placing it in the freezer, wrap it completely in plastic film to prevent any inconsistent flavor or changes during this time.


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Written by: Clara Momade, Fri, Jan 20, 2023.

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