09/09/2012
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As fall makes its brisk entrance, we eagerly anticipate the bounty of fresh apples soon to find its way into our farmer's markets and produce aisles. But do you know the best way to store, peel, and prepare them? Follow these four simple tips to keep your apples fresh and tasty, and watch the video below to learn how to easily peel and core an apple with basic kitchen tools.
1. Since apples continue to ripen at room temperature, store them in the refrigerator, preferably in a plastic bag. They’ll stay fresh for a few weeks.
2. Skin an apple with a peeler instead of a knife, which slices away too much of the flesh. But first, cut off the stem with a knife.
3. When making baked apples, use a melon baller to scoop out the core without cutting through the fruit. Again, remove the stem first.
4. Apples turn brown quickly once they’re peeled and cut. Before adding chopped or sliced apples to a salad, toss them with a little lemon juice.
Learn How to Peel and Core an Apple:
Also See:
Fun, Easy Apple Eats for the Whole Family
How Well Do You Know Your Apples?
17 Simple Ways To Enjoy Apples
What stumps you? Send your cooking and shopping questions to dashboard@dashrecipes.com. We may answer your question in an upcoming issue of dash!
Shoot us your kitchen queries, share your opinions, or just come and say "Hi!" on Facebook and on Twitter @dashrecipes
1. Since apples continue to ripen at room temperature, store them in the refrigerator, preferably in a plastic bag. They’ll stay fresh for a few weeks.
2. Skin an apple with a peeler instead of a knife, which slices away too much of the flesh. But first, cut off the stem with a knife.
3. When making baked apples, use a melon baller to scoop out the core without cutting through the fruit. Again, remove the stem first.
4. Apples turn brown quickly once they’re peeled and cut. Before adding chopped or sliced apples to a salad, toss them with a little lemon juice.
Learn How to Peel and Core an Apple:
Also See:
Fun, Easy Apple Eats for the Whole Family
How Well Do You Know Your Apples?
17 Simple Ways To Enjoy Apples
What stumps you? Send your cooking and shopping questions to dashboard@dashrecipes.com. We may answer your question in an upcoming issue of dash!
Shoot us your kitchen queries, share your opinions, or just come and say "Hi!" on Facebook and on Twitter @dashrecipes
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