15 Apple Recipes You'll Want to Make Every Fall (2024)

FAQs

What can I do with 15 pounds of 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. You could roast them with sausages or toss them into kale salad.

3 medium sized apples equal 1 lb. 1 lb peeled and sliced apples equals 2 3/4 c. 1/2 peck of apples equals 5 - 6 lb or 12 - 15 medium sized apples. 1 peck of apples equals 10 - 12 lb or 35 - 40 medium sized apples.

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.

The short answer is yes, apples may be frozen whole and with virtually no effort. Washed and wrapped in plastic or sealed in Ziploc bags to freeze, there is no quicker route from orchard to freezer. It may be easy, but bear in mind the end result is an apple that is inconvenient when it comes time to use it.

Line a baking sheet with a piece of baking parchment, then arrange the apple pieces or slices on the parchment so they're not touching each other. Put your freezer on to its highest setting. This will freeze the fruit faster, meaning the ice crystals are smaller and the fruit retains more of its nutritional benefits.

The short answer is no for a number of reasons.

Unwashed fruit can have a significant amount of pesticide residue and potentially harmful bacteria. Research has shown that foodborne causing microorganism Listeria Monocytogenes is most prevalent at the stem and base of the apple.

Because of the risk of the formation of patulin, it is recommended that dropped apples are not used for fresh eating, juicing, baking or canning.

Apples are self-unfruitful. Plant at least two different apple tree varieties within 50 feet of one another for a good fruit set. Some apple varieties, such as Golden Delicious, will produce a crop without cross-pollination from a second variety.

Do apples last longer in the fridge or out? ›

"They can last six to eight weeks stored in a refrigerator," says Wortz. Scheck notes that if your room temperature is on the warm side, the refrigerator is ideal for storing apples for any amount of time. The countertop is an option for shorter storage; apples can last one to two weeks there.

They prefer the refrigeration. Apples keep longest when held at 31-36 degrees Fahrenheit. So, you want to keep them in the coolest part of the refrigerator.

If you want them to last, yes! Chilly temperatures help stave off the ripening process in apples, meaning they'll last longer, as apples stored at room temperature have a much shorter shelf-life. Store them in the crisper drawer—set to low-humidity, if you have the option—for best results.

Americans eat an average of 16 pounds of apples each year.

Apple sizing is designated by count — the number of apples that can be packed in a 40-pound fiberboard carton. The largest packed size is 48, which means there are 48 apples in a box. That's a huge piece of fruit!

Quantity: An average of 19 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 12¼ pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bushel weighs 48 pounds and yields 16 to 19 quarts, an average of 2¾ pounds per quart. Quality: Select apples that are juicy, crispy and preferably both sweet and tart.

The average American eats about 17 lbs. of fresh apples each year, that ends up being over 50 apples. There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Since the apple breeding program began at the University of Minnesota in 1888, nearly 30 apple varieties have been released.