Re: Refrigeration question - apple dessert with high sugar content

After so many helpful comments I thought I should mention I did not eat any
more of that apple crisp, but I did apologize. In the future I won't be so
picky for the first 24-36 hours.  :-)

Bob


"Donna Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "Louis Hom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > <snip> (I'm a biochemist/molecular biologist.) <snip>
> > All this to say that I think you probably owe her an apology.
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> I'm an old cook with apple trees and opinions.  I think apple desserts
taste
> better when fresh and warm, or at room temperature, and never refrigerate
> them.   I think Louis is right.  Given baking, more than sugar content
> though that helps, 24-36 hours without refrigeration is probably safe and
if
> there's anything left after a day and a half, the cook should check her
> recipe or make smaller quantity.
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> I'm old enough to remember ice-boxes and have a son who is constantly
> nagging me about getting leftovers into the refrigerator more quickly.
> However, so far no husband, child or grandchild has had reason to
> belly-ache!  :-)
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> I also think you owe your mother-in-law an apology!
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> A mother-in-law who bakes,  <GRINNING!>
> Donna.
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