How long do pies last in the refrigerator?

1 week in the refrigerator, after opening, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).

Yes. 8 months in the freezer, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. This is a best-quality window — food kept constantly frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) stays safe indefinitely.

How long do pies last in the pantry?

2 hours in the pantry, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.

How long do pies last after opening?

Once opened — refrigerator: 1 week, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset.

How Long Do Pies Last?

Baked Goods · 3 preparations · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Type or preparation

Storage method

* freezer times are best-quality windows

Pies — mincemeat — pantry

2 hours in the pantry

Cool, dry pantry or cupboard
Applies general guideline · mincemeat

Stored on

Pick a valid date to calculate the recommended use-by window.

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue

FoodStorageCheck — official USDA FoodKeeper guidance · foodstoragecheck.com

All official guidance for pies

Every storage entry the USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists for this food, exactly as published (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24). “No official duration listed” means the source does not provide a number for that combination — not that the food lasts forever.

Pies — mincemeat

Where	Condition	Official time
Pantry	general guideline	2 hours
Refrigerator	after opening	1 week
Freezer	general guideline	8 months (best quality)

Pies — pecan

Where	Condition	Official time
Pantry	general guideline	2 hours
Refrigerator	after opening	3 to 4 days
Freezer	general guideline	1 to 2 months (best quality)

Pies — pumpkin

Where	Condition	Official time
Pantry	general guideline	2 hours
Refrigerator	after opening	3 to 4 days
Freezer	general guideline	1 to 2 months (best quality)

Common questions about pies

How long do pies last in the refrigerator?: 1 week in the refrigerator, after opening, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).
Can you freeze pies?: Yes. 8 months in the freezer, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. This is a best-quality window — food kept constantly frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) stays safe indefinitely.
How long do pies last in the pantry?: 2 hours in the pantry, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.
How long do pies last after opening?: Once opened — refrigerator: 1 week, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset.

Two reminders that apply here

Keep the fridge at 40 °F (4 °C) or below.Refrigerator times in this dataset assume a refrigerator held at or below 40 °F. An appliance thermometer is the reliable way to check.

The two-hour rule.Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90 °F / 32 °C) should be discarded, per FoodSafety.gov. Storage windows assume food was refrigerated promptly.