How to Store Apples
Ingredients
- apples (1 box)
- newspaper (1 roll)
- boxes (1 box)
- cool dark space (1 area)
Instructions
- Start with tart or semi-tart apples with thick skins. Inspect the apples for bruising, cuts, or any other damage that might inhibit them from keeping. Go ahead and use apples with imperfections and save the rest for storage.
- To keep the apples from touching, wrap each one in newspaper. You may also use paper bags, paper towels, or butcher paper. Avoid glossy advertisements or prints.
- Layer the apples in a box or boxes of some type, sorting them by variety. You can also order the apples by size, with the smallest on the bottom and the largest on top. This will ensure that the larger apples, which ripen faster, will be used first.
- Store the boxes in a cool spot in your home. This could be an unheated basement, garage, or even an enclosed porch (if you live in a moderate climate). If you don’t have any of these, you can typically find a room that stays cooler than others, such as a closet or pantry.
- When you’re ready to enjoy, move the apples to the fridge in batches — about as many as you’ll need for the week. Be sure to throw out any apples that have gone bad to keep them from affecting the others. And don’t forget to wash them before eating!
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 100
- fat: 0 g
- sats: 0 g
- carbs: 25 g
- fibre: 4 g
- protein: 0 g
- salt: 0 g