Apples..

[C.Ann]

I bake a lot of different things that call for apples - and of course, this is prime apple picking season..

Now that DD and her DH have a chest freezer, can I core, peel, chop, and freeze apples in zip-lock bags for later use, or will they turn to mush and taste funny?

Thanks!

 

[chisnpeke]

My grandparents had apple trees on their farm. My grandma would freeze a lot of them to make pies and jelly later on. Hope this helps!

 

[dcentity2000]

Hot Bramley Apple pies dusted in sugar = WIN



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[C.Ann]

Hot Bramley Apple pies dusted in sugar = WIN



Rich::

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[dcentity2000]

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[Michelle67]

They will be fine for making applesauce or baking pies, but it will probably affect the texture so they won't be so attractive for eating raw later. Still worth doing rather than losing them. My mother is going to be showing up with bags and bags of apples tomorrow...I foresee a lot of canning in my future this coming week.

 

[C.Ann]

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Rich::

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Sorry.. With all the recipes I have, I don't have that particular one..

 

[Michelle67]

Quick, Rich, find a recipe.

 

[dcentity2000]

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Sorry.. With all the recipes I have, I don't have that particular one..

Rich::

 

[C.Ann]

They will be fine for making applesauce or baking pies, but it will probably affect the texture so they won't be so attractive for eating raw later. Still worth doing rather than losing them. My mother is going to be showing up with bags and bags of apples tomorrow...I foresee a lot of canning in my future this coming week.

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None would be for eating raw.. More along the lines of pies; muffins; apple betty; apple bundt cake; and those sorts of things.. Nothing that would require them to be "crunchy" - if that makes sense..

 

[crazyforgoofy]

C.Ann, I suggest as you peel, core and cut them you put them into a solution of ascorbic acid and water. It will keep them from turning brown while you're prepping them for the freezer.

I freeze quite a lot in 'apple pie' batches. I peel, core and cut the apples into the lemon juiced water until I have enough for my pie. I drain them for a minute and put them into a heavy freezer bag with the sugar and spices for the pie. I remove as much air as possible and freeze it sitting in a pie pan. It takes the shape of the pan so I don't have to defrost much and simply place it into the crust covered pan when it's time for pie.

 

[Michelle67]

Yeah, they will still work great for that. You can do it with shredded zuchini too, and I freeze berries every year. No good for "raw" afterward, but still great for muffins, pies, cobblers, jam, etc.

 

[Michelle67]

C.Ann, I suggest as you peel, core and cut them you put them into a solution of ascorbic acid and water. It will keep them from turning brown while you're prepping them for the freezer.

I freeze quite a lot in 'apple pie' batches. I peel, core and cut the apples into the lemon juiced water until I have enough for my pie. I drain them for a minute and put them into a heavy freezer bag with the sugar and spices for the pie. I remove as much air as possible and freeze it sitting in a pie pan. It takes the shape of the pan so I don't have to defrost much and simply place it into the crust covered pan when it's time for pie.

That's brilliant! I used to make the filling and can it, so I could just open it and pour it into the pie shell, but I think your idea is even better!

 

[C.Ann]

Great suggestions! Thanks!!