Do Baked Apples Have to Be Refrigerated?

This is the most common question about apple crisp, whether it has to be refrigerated after baking. I always recommend to refrigerate it because it will extend the shelf life by several days and it will prevent bacteria from growing in your dessert.

Do baked goods with apples need to be refrigerated?

More specifically: If the pie contains eggs or any dairy product, it must be refrigerated as soon as it is cool enough to be refrigerated. Since apple pie, or any fruit pie, contains no eggs or dairy, they will be good without refrigeration for 2 days and 2 additional days in the refrigerator.

How do you store baked apples?

Bake once, eat twice! Double the recipe. Store leftover apples in an air-tight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.