Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike many other fruit bowl regulars (we’re looking at you, bananas), apples stay fresh for quite a while. Meaning that if you ...

Freezing tends to soften apple texture, so use firm-fleshed cooking apple varieties suitable for pie and freeze them shortly after harvesting. Apples that have been in storage for long periods may ...

Technically, you could freeze apples whole, but they will be tricky to chop and use when frozen. The better route is to cut your apples before freezing, preferably, in the shape you’ll cook with them ...

Can I freeze sliced apples to use later in pies? - P.L., Akron, Ohio. Plain apple slices don't freeze well. You must add sugar to preserve the flavor and an acid to prevent the apples from turning ...

FREEZING APPLES PACKED IN SYRUP: Put 1/2 cup cold medium syrup (4 cups water and 3 cups sugar) with ascorbic acid added into each pint container. Pare and core apples, then slice them directly into ...