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 ...

Can I freeze sliced apples to use later in pies? - P.L., Akron, Ohio. Plain apple slices don't freeze well. You must add sugar to preserve the flavor and an acid to prevent the apples from turning ...

If you went overboard apple picking, don’t panic. This is the simplest way to store apples long-term. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock I love apple picking. It signals the beginning of my favorite season, ...

Technically, you could freeze apples whole, but they will be tricky to chop and use when frozen. The better route is to cut your apples before freezing, preferably, in the shape you’ll cook with them ...

I love apple picking. It signals the beginning of my favorite season, fall, with one of my favorite foods, apples. I swoon over the heirloom varieties that orchards grow—not available at my local ...

BIOCHEMICAL and physiological effects of gamma-irradiated fresh fruits and vegetables have been reported from our laboratories 1–9 in an attempt to extend the storage life and maintain wholesomeness.