Unlike many other fruit bowl regulars (we’re looking at you, bananas), apples stay fresh for quite a while. Meaning that if you snag a bunch at the store, there’s little risk that this fibrous snack ...

It's almost time to say farewell to supreme summer produce, which means apple season is right around the corner. And while you may already be snacking on apples, the best time to enjoy them is in ...

Freezing tends to soften apple texture, so use firm-fleshed cooking apple varieties suitable for pie and freeze them shortly after harvesting. Apples that have been in storage for long periods may ...

If you’ve been wondering how to store apples, keep reading. We found the best tips and tricks to keep fruit as fresh and flavorful as the day it was picked. (You’ll need ’em for these fresh-picked ...

What's the best way to freeze apples? Apples for pies can be frozen by boiling them in water for 2 minutes, then cooling them in ice water and packing them into freezer bags. You also can make apple ...

FREEZING APPLES PACKED IN SYRUP: Put 1/2 cup cold medium syrup (4 cups water and 3 cups sugar) with ascorbic acid added into each pint container. Pare and core apples, then slice them directly into ...

‘Whether fried, dipped in peanut butter or caramel, made into cider or baked into a pie, apples are a delicious, sweet treat,” says Lisa Peterson, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and ...

Apples turn brown due to a particular enzyme that's activated when the fruit is exposed to air. Soaking apples in certain liquids, like lemon juice and salt water, can delay this process. Storing ...