How to Freeze Apples
Freeze apples to pack the freshness of autumn into your homemade pies and other tasty delights all year long.
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You Will Need
- Coring tool
- Peeler
- Kitchen knife
- Bowl
- Vitamin C
- Freezer containers or bags
- Marker
Steps
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Step 1
Gather apples
Make sure your apples are ripe, without blemishes, and of good quality.
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Use apple varieties suggested for baking to get the best results.
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Step 2
Wash, core, and peel apples
Wash the apples to remove any pesticide residue and dirt, and then remove their skins and core them.
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Step 3
Cut the apples
Quarter the apples, or slice them into about 12 pieces per medium-sized apple. Apples may also be frozen whole.
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Step 4
Prevent discoloration
Prevent discoloration by tossing the apples in a mixture of 1,500 milligrams vitamin C and 3 tablespoons water.
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Test freeze several varieties before preparing a large batch so you can learn which variety suits your taste.
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Step 5
Pack and label
Pack your apples in freezer containers or zip-closure freezer bags, and then label each container or bag with the date.
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Step 6
Place apples in freezer
Place your apples in your freezer, where they'll keep fresh for up to a year, and may even help you earn bragging rights in baking blue-ribbon pies.
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The Pilgrims are believed to have planted the first apple trees in America at Massachusetts Bay Colony.
