So You Brought Home Too Many Apples. Now What?  (2024)

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What to do with too many granny smith apples? ›

You could also make applesauce, apple butter or apple jelly. You could put them in muffins, crumbles and cakes. You could layer them in sandwiches.

Going above 70 grams is considered going overboard. Though for that one needs to eat 15 apples, it's important to keep in mind the other sources of fibre in your daily diet. So, if you are having a healthy diet with more than two apples a day, it can lead to some serious digestive troubles.

Maintain balance: Thinning should be done evenly across the tree, considering both horizontal and vertical spacing. Aim for an even distribution of remaining fruits throughout the canopy to avoid overburdening specific branches. Dispose of removed fruits: Collect the thinned fruits and dispose of them properly.

Yes, you can freeze fresh raw apple, however because of the high water content, you'll find that the apple will be soft when defrosted (the water inside the fruit expands when it freezes into ice and the crystals breaks the delicate cell structure). Therefore, it's best to use frozen apple for cooking or smoothies.

Open freeze the apples until solid, or for up to 2 hours - any longer and the apples may get freezer burn and become mushy on defrosting. Transfer to a food bag or freezable container then return to the freezer. Label with the date and contents. These will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.

To prep apples for freezing, peel, core, and slice or dice them, depending on how you plan to use them. Place the cut apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then freeze until firm, about an hour. Transfer the cold apples to a zip-top freezer bag or container and freeze for up to three months.

Freezing: You can freeze all varieties of apples for the longest possible storage. Frozen apples last up to a year or so. It's simple to freeze apples, although you should store apples in freezer bags if you've sliced them.

What to do with overripe apples? ›

Peel, core and slice the apples; as soon as they are sliced place in some cold water into which lemon juice has been added otherwise they will go brown. Dry off on kitchen paper then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in the freezer. Once they are frozen pack into freezer bags.

Apples with peanut butter are an ideal snack because they provide a good mix of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. When hunger strikes between meals, it's time to grab a snack.

How many bananas a day should you eat? While there's no strict rule, it's best not to eat more than one or two bananas a day. Eating more could lead to weight gain, as they contain both carbohydrates and sugar. Ensure you're eating a balanced diet by including a range of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Being rich in carbohydrates, apples provide instant energy, which makes them the best pre-workout snack. However, too many of them can cause the following problems: Digestive issues : Being rich in fibre, apples, if they had too many, can lead to bloating and constipation.

Submerging apples in a baking soda solution for two minutes removed more pesticides than a two-minute soak in the bleach solution, or two minutes of rinsing in running tap water. But it took 12 to 15 minutes in the baking soda solution to completely get rid of the pesticides used in this study.

Pack apples into containers and press fruit down, leaving ½ inch (13 mm) of headspace. Seal and freeze. Dry pack: Follow directions for sugar pack, omitting sugar. Treated apple slices can also be frozen first on a tray and then packed into containers as soon as they are frozen.

For maximum freshness in the kitchen, keep a bowl of whole apples out of direct sunlight. For more than a bowlful, Gipe-Stewart recommends storing apples in your refrigerator's bottom-shelf crisper drawer, where they'll last longer "but it really depends on the variety," she stipulates.