How to Store Apples

Keep your apples fresh, crisp and tasty with these quick tips!

1 – Put apples in the fridge

Apples last much longer when kept cold. Keep them in a plastic bag with small holes to stop them from drying out. The best spot to keep them in the fridge is in the crisper drawer.

2 – Keep apples away from other produce

Apples give off a gas that makes other fruits and vegetables spoil faster. Store them separately, unless you want something (like avocados or bananas) to ripen faster!

3 – Don’t cut until you need to

Whole apples stay fresh for weeks to months. Cut apples brown quickly. Store sliced apples in an airtight container and eat within 3-4 days. Or soak sliced apples in a water and lemon juice mixture to keep them from browning.

4 – Check them once a week

One soft or bruised apple can ruin the rest. Remove any apples that look mushy or damaged.

5 – Want to store them longer?

Some later season apples like Fuji, Granny Smith and EverCrisp last longer. For big batches, wrap apples loosely in paper so they don’t touch.

Tips provided by EverCrisp Apples.