Freezing Pies

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This is what I do, @digitS'
http://wendolonia.com/blog/2010/06/16/crisp-in-a-jar/
Of course, we have a couple of freezers, but I make these individual servings all year in various flavors: strawberry-rhubarb, raspberry-peach, mixed berry, blueberry, apple, etc.
It is a crumble on top, not a traditional crust, although I suppose you could do either. You can take them right out of the freezer and pop them in the oven. Easy and delicious!
 

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These are interesting websites in and of themselves, and for very different reasons.

Even tho' they are both about food ...

Pie was important to me as a kid probably because there were so many blackberries where I grew up :). Berries cannot be the easiest fruit for pie. On the other hand, apple might be.

Steve
 

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I love that idea @buckabucka ! Those are perfect sizes. Dh and I can handle a whole pie together (unfortunately!) in two days, and then complain about how we shouldn't have. :rolleyes:

I think I have a box of half pints that someone gave me.I'm going to look.
 

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These are interesting websites in and of themselves, and for very different reasons.

Even tho' they are both about food ...

Pie was important to me as a kid probably because there were so many blackberries where I grew up :). Berries cannot be the easiest fruit for pie. On the other hand, apple might be.

Steve

I think I'd rate that the other way around. Berries just get a quick rinse in the colander. Apples take forever to peel, core and slice. :p
 

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I had pretty good luck with canning apple pie filling...if my dreams come true this year- I will try to can peach pie filling! The apples are mushier than with fresh, but peaches are pretty soft, so maybe it would be better? I do know a gal who freezes pies. Pretty sure they are cooked. I will find out.
 

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The only fruit I have ever (helped ;)) can was peaches. That was when I was just a little kid.

The only vegetable I have ever helped can was ... well, I haven't ever canned veggies.

Journey, I mean the easiest to have a good result. Berries seem a little touchy.

Steve
 

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@Nyboy - reporting back.
Resturant pizza can be frozen and re-heated. Thaw completely in the fridge, then put on a sprayed cookie sheet and into an oven on low (325) until the cheese is bubbly again.
Couple of notes:
1. Unless that pizza was AWESOME, may not be worth the trouble. A pizza takes up a LOT of room in the freezer - and the fridge - and takes about 45mins+ to get all hot again.
2. You MIGHT be able to make it do it faster, but I was afraid of burning the crust.
3. I'd advise to just enjoy it cold - My favorite way.
 
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