How to Store Apples – Best Tips for Storing Apples

Along with changing foliage and sweater weather, apples are a true sign that the fall season is here. Crunchy, chilly days call for Ree Drummond’s easy apple recipes or a simple sweet treat like her apple donuts. (For pie lovers, Ree’s Dreamy Apple Pie is, well, dreamybut their delicious caramel-apple version also deserves serious consideration.)

A bag of apples can last weeks or even months! If you are lucky enough to pick your own apples, be aware that stemmed apples last longer because exposure to air and microorganisms occurs through the opening at the end of the stem. Smaller apples with thicker skins and tart flavors also store better than their sweet, thin-skinned, and large counterparts. Either way, stock up (or try) your favorites at an orchard or your local grocery store New apple varieties) and plan to make this versatile fall fruit a staple in your kitchen. Read on for tips on storing apples and making your orchard last longer.

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Should fresh apples be refrigerated?

If you want them to last, yes! Cool temperatures help delay the ripening process of apples, which means they last longer, since apples stored at room temperature have a much shorter shelf life. Keep them in the crisper drawer – set on low humidity if you have the option – for best results.

Do apples last longer in the fridge or on the counter?

Definitely the fridge! However, if you plan on eating your apples within a week, the countertop is fine. However, watch out for bruises on your apples and always use the “rotten apples” first – ethylene gas is released more quickly once an apple begins to spoil, causing surrounding perishables to ripen and rot.

How long do fresh apples keep?

When it comes down to it, apples can be divided into two types: apples picked at an orchard or farmer’s market, and apples picked from the produce aisle of a grocery store. Grocery store apples have already undergone a shelf life that shortens their overall shelf life, but they keep best refrigerated, likely up to several weeks. Freshly picked apples can be kept refrigerated for up to several months.