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Storing Apples
shazza 3
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in Fruit & veg
hello, for the first time in years I had to store my apples picked because I was in the middle of emptying/defrosting my freezer. they were stored in my newly constructed shed in a large plant pot. I went to get them today and found that they had all gone soft, they haven't rotted yet but wasn't sure if I could still use them. I have 2 x questions --
why have they gone soft and can I use them or is it too late ?? (I don't want to poison us)
thanks
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Generally only perfect apples are stored and the idea is to wrap each apple in a bit of paper and place on a bench (ideally slatted) in a cool dark place with none of the wrapped apples touching.
Yours have started to decay. Personally I don;t think I'd bother trying them as they have started to rot and I doubt you would be impressed with the texture or flavour even if they don't poison you.
Wish you better luck for next season
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Some varieties of apple store well - others are best used immediately.
Apples which are soft, even a little wizened, are fine to use for cooking as long as they are not discoloured.
Last edited: 07 November 2016 08:02:39
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