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10 Best Ways to Store Apples for Winter

If you want to store apples so they last all winter, you must do more than just put them in a fridge.

If you want them to last that long, you must take extra steps to preserve them.

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To store raw apples to keep them for as long as possible, they need to be kept in an ideal environment where they won’t rot. The  best place to do this is in a cool, dry, dark place like a basement or root cellar.

Some types of apples store better than others.  Crisper varieties like Granny Smith apples will last longer than softer varieties like Red Delicious.

Apples give off a gas called ethylene, which can cause other fruits and vegetables to spoil faster. So it's best to store apples by themselves.

To freeze apples, wash and slice them,  then place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the freezer.

Dehydrating apples is an easy way to preserve apples for the long term. And they're delicious for snacks.

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