It’s a sweet way to back up your future self from loads of stress.

So why not go ahead with some holiday prep?

To freeze, let the pie cool completely to room temperature.

Homemade Apple Pie Recipe with Ice Cream

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Wrap it tightly so that the air touching the pie is minimal.

To defrost, let the pie defrost slowly, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator."

Pecan Pie

Elise says, “Pecan pie freezes well.

Slice of Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie Held on a Pie Server with the Rest in a Pie Dish Below It

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Bake it and let it cool completely on the counter.

To serve, thaw the frozen pie overnight in the refrigerator, before bringing it to room temperature.

If you like, warm it in the oven for 10-15 minutes before serving.”

Close up of baked pecan pie filling.

Elise Bauer

Cranberry upside-down cake will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

To thaw the cake simply leave out on your counter at room temperature overnight."

Then wrap the pie in a layer of foil; this will help keep the plastic wrap in place.

cranberry cake

Elise Bauer

Freeze for up to a month.

When ready to bake, remove it from the freezer, unwrap, and place it into the oven.

Classic Sweet Potato Pie

Contributor Sally Vargas says, “Freezing works best with a baked pie.

Homemade Apple Pie on Plate with Fork

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Freeze for up to one month.

Defrost in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.”

A couple of slices of classic sweet potato pie with the pie off to the side and some whipped cream

Sally Vargas

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

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The cake can also be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months."

Walnut Maple Pie

Elise says, “This dense, sweet pie also freezes well.

No-Churn Pumpkin Spiced Ice Cream

Lisa Lin

Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.”

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Bake the cake and cool it completely before wrapping it with plastic wrap.

Don’t frost it until the day you’re going to serve the cake.

Overhead view of chocolate pecan pie with bourbon.

Sally Vargas

slice of Easy French Apple Cake on a dessert plate with a fork, cake on a serving board

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Walnut Maple Pie

Elise Bauer

Flourless Chocolate Cake Garnished with Raspberries

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon