We Love Apples!
Honey crisps, granny smith, red delicious, we love em’ all! With six kids in the house, apples are a must-have on our grocery list! They’re perfect for whipping up breakfast favorites like Apple Pancakes, Apple Muffins, or Apple Fritters, and even make for quick afternoon snacks like Caramel Apple Nachos, Apple Cinnamon Muffins, or just dip them in some peanut butter! Apples are also great for tossing into salads like our Apple or Waldorf Salad or packing in lunch boxes, but the one thing we always struggled with was keeping them from turning brown. Nobody likes brown apples—especially the kids! Luckily, we’ve found some tricks to keep them looking fresh until it’s time to enjoy!
Why Do Apples Turn Brown?
Have you ever wondered why apples turn brown, anyway? Well if you have, you’re in luck. We’ll break down the short version for you. Apples turn brown because of the oxidation process. When you cut apples, it exposes the inside to oxygen in the air. This triggers enzymes in the apple, like polyphenol oxidase, to react with the oxygen, causing it to produce melanin and turn the flesh brown. This doesn’t affect the taste of the apple right away, but who wants to eat brown apples? We sure don’t! Now let’s talk about the best ways for preserving apples.
Methods To Keep Apples From Turning Brown
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