Here’s How To Reheat Cherry Pie
Do you have leftover cherry pie sitting out or in the refrigerator? You can choose to eat it like that or reheat it. If you choose the latter, I’ll show you how to reheat your cherry pie – in an oven or a microwave. I’ll also talk about storing cherry pie and how long it lasts. 🙂
How to reheat cherry pie?
Reheating your cherry pie will make it taste fresher and the crust flakier. There are two ways to reheat your cherry pie, and these include using a microwave or oven.
Reheating your cherry pie with an oven
This whole process should only take 20 to 30 minutes. So, follow the steps below to get started.
Firstly, thaw the cherry pie if frozen, then allow it to be at room temperature for about an hour. If it is refrigerated, you can also leave it at room temperature for some time.
The oven should be preheated to 250 °F to avoid drying it out.
If you have removed it from a tray, place the cherry pie on a baking sheet.
Transfer altogether to the center of the oven.
Allow it to heat up to 15 minutes until you notice the crust starts turning golden brown. Afterward, if you are not satisfied, you can heat it for five more minutes. Keep in mind that the bigger the size of the pie, the longer it takes to heat.
Take it out of the oven and allow it to cool.
Be careful with this method. It could easily get burnt if you don’t watch over your pie. You can check it every 5 minutes during the heating process.
You can use a knife or a metal skewer, thrust it to the center of the pie, take it out, and touch it to see its hotness.
Reheating your cherry pie with a microwave
Reheating your cherry pie in the microwave is a faster method, but you will need to do it slice by slice.
In addition, there is a probability that the cherry pie will become soggy. Luckily, you can prevent this by following the steps below.
- Place some layers of paper towel on top of the cherry pie. This doesn’t need to be fancy; it only traps some microwave moisture.
- Place it on a microwave-safe plate.
- Set the microwave to medium power.
- Put the pie in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Take it out of the microwave, but you put it back if it is not heated enough. Ensure to heat the pie at 30-second intervals.
- Turn off the microwave and leave your pie inside for some minutes so that the heat can adequately reach all parts of the pie.
How to store cherry pie?
You can leave your pie out at room temperature for up to two days. Just ensure you cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil first.
To ensure it lasts longer, properly store your cherry pie in the refrigerator or freezer. To do that, follow the steps below.
- Place it on a cooling rack if it is still hot.
- Allow it to cool at room temperature.
- Wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
- Place it in your refrigerator or freezer. Your choice depends on how long you want it to last.
How long does cherry pie last?
The life of cherry pie depends on how you choose to store it.
If you keep your cherry pie properly at room temperature, it should last for about two days. If you store it in a refrigerator, it can last up to five days.
Lastly, if you store it in a freezer, it can last up to six months.
All these methods to store your cherry pie are effective. However, nothing is perfect, so your pie may go bad.
The best way to tell if your cherry pie is bad is by its smell and look. If it has a funny smell or look, I suggest discarding it. Also, do not remove mold and reheat the pie if mold grows. Throw it out.
