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F.A.Q.
Keeping Apples at Home
When stored correctly, Nova Scotia
apples will stay crisp and crunchy at home.
Some tips to help keep 'em crunchy:
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Handle with care to prevent
bruising.
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Don't wash apples until you are
ready to use them.
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Store plastic bags of apples in
the refrigerator. This prevents decay, slows down ripening and helps maintain
juiciness. Apples soften 10 times faster at room temperature.
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Store baskets of apples in a cool,
dark, well-ventilated room (0-4 C or 32-40 F). Cover with perforated plastic to
prevent shriveling.
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As apples mature, they produce
ethylene gas. You can use an apple to help ripen pears, bananas, peaches and
plums - simply put an apple in a paper bag with these fruits.
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Because ethylene gas can damage
them, don't store apples with cucumbers, cole crops (i.e., broccoli, cabbage and
cauliflower) or leafy greens (such as lettuce and spinach).
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Don't store bruised or damaged
apples with other apples. They may cause the other apples to break down.
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If apples begin to get soft - MAKE
APPLESAUCE!
- See our Recipes section for more ideas.
