Guest Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 i have a lot of apples that i want to use at a later date in pies, crumbles etc How can I preserve them please? How do I prepare them to freeze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hi Poet, According to my trusty ancient Good Housekeeping Cookery Book to freeze apples - Peel, core and cut into quarter inch slices, drop into water and lemon juice. Blanch for 2-3 mins and cool in ice-cold water. or you can freeze them as puree - peel, core and stew in the minimum of water . Leave to cool before packing. I may have to refer to these instructions myself in a few weeks judging by the amount of apples on my apple trees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I always have apples in the freezer - I slice them into salt water - not too much - a teasp to a big bowl and when finished them all I drain and bag for the freezer - not so much salt as to cause a problem as you cook them either - it stops them going brown fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I always have apples in the freezer - I slice them into salt water - not too much - a teasp to a big bowl and when finished them all I drain and bag for the freezer - not so much salt as to cause a problem as you cook them either - it stops them going brown fine. really? as simple as that? no blanching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) No = never blanch them. - They work for me Edited September 1, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I chop up the apples and cook them in a little water, once they are cooked add the sugar to taste. Once cooked you can also add cinnamon or other spices to taste too. Leave to cool then bag up and freeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 My internet connection is going slow this week but if you do a google search for slicing apples into salt water for freezing - they will tell you to do it there but I dont use as much salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 right, that's my job for tomorrow, thanks guys does the same method work for pears? just been offered a glut of pears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
