Tis the season of apples!! I love getting apples at roadside stands, apple picking at apple orchards, and checking out farmers markets this time of year. I learned a "peck" of apples means two of these: a cute paper bag that you fill to the top twice equals one "peck". Half a peck is just one of these guys filled:) So, if you want to fill up on apple yummies this year by making: apple sauce, apple butter, apple cake, apple crisp etc. here's what you do with all those cheap, in season apples! Step one: get a clean, cardboard box. Thank Rose for the Scribbles:) Step 2: get some newspaper from an old penny saver or flyers and wrap each apple well. Step 3: place wrapped apples in box and close up and store in a dark, cool, dry place like a basement or anywhere that stays below 65 degrees to prevent spoilage. That's it! Side notes:
I check mine for squishness every couple of months just to make sure they are still holding up. If you find some that are, remove them right away before they infect more apples. I've had mine last as long as 4 months in these boxes and I'll use them as I need them, I'm able to make apple treats throughout the winter this way:) Here's what you do if they are unusable for cooking or eating ( become squishy ) : if they aren't rotten, they go to the chickens. If they are rotten, the compost. Enjoy!!
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