How To: Store Apples
No one likes a rotten apple. Follow the few simple tips in this video about selecting and storing the fruit, and your apples
will always be as delicious as they are good for you.
What You Need
Apples, refrigerator
Follow These Three Easy Steps
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1Look for bruises
First, make sure your apples aren’t bruised, which usually means mealy, flavorless flesh underneath.
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2Check for ripeness
Flick an apple near its stem: If the sound is hollow, the apple is a bit too ripe. Listen for a dull thud, which means you’ve found perfectly ripe fruit.
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3Store in the vegetable drawer
Store apples in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. They’ll last about two to three weeks.Now that you have perfectly ripe fruit on hand, try one of our delicious apple recipes.
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