First of all, let me start this post by apologizing for my absence these last few weeks...the questions have been slowly trickling in, but life has been keeping me too busy to have enough time to sit down and answer them! I will try to do a better job.The Question: How long can apples keep? Is is best to store them in the refrigerator?
The Answer: It is definitely apple season, so I hope everyone is out picking at their local orchards. This is a great way to get a lot of apples and have some fun doing it! Plus, then you have an instant excuse for apple pie...
Apples can be stored for up to a few weeks. They are best kept in a cool, dry, and dark environment. They will stay if left out on a counter, placed in a paper bag and kept away from a window or a heating source. However, there is no harm in storing your apples in the fridge. Refrigeration certainly extends the shelf life of apples, and doesn't harm the taste, as it can with some other fruits. The major limiting factor on storage will be space of course...with the 15+ lbs of apples I acquired on my last picking adventure, there's definitely no room in my fridge!
