jetneo wrote:We have in our posession 5 bean pies imported from Chicago to Los Angeles. Can we successfully freeze them? Any other suggestions for preserving their freshness as long as possible?
Thanks,
jetneo
Hi,
I never froze a pie, so I don't know. If that is what you need to do, then do it.
When do you plan to use this pie?
A few years ago, I made a pie for a charity event held on a Sunday. The lady who won it planned to freeze it, then defrost it later in the week. I have a feeling the pie would have held over to Thursday without the freeze-thaw cycle.
If it is short term length, you may refrigerate this bean pie to keep a bit fresher longer.
Worse comes to worse, eat these now and make a bean pie yourself later. If you have a blender or food processor, it is pretty straight forward to make.
Whatever you do, can you report back the outcome. I never froze a pie before. I can suggest when defrosting, remove all the plastic wrap to keep moisture from dripping on your pie and crust.
Good luck!
Regards,