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8/8/2025 12:33:49 PM EDT
Was walking to the gym a different way and a house in the neighborhood has a couple apple trees that are bursting. I asked permission and he said to help myself. Now my wife and I like to make apple sauce and butter so some will get used. But I'm hoping that someone has some experience with long term apple storage. I just can't let all those apple go to waste.
8/8/2025 9:36:11 PM EDT
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Storing apples is very much specific to the variety. some are bred for storage, others not.
8/8/2025 10:42:07 PM EDT
[#2]
Apple butter is my favorite way to store them.

But you could dehydrate some. I’ve never frozen any but it can be done.

I know that’s not what you meant but those are my only ideas.

8/8/2025 10:58:08 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By eagle308us:
Was walking to the gym a different way and a house in the neighborhood has a couple apple trees that are bursting. I asked permission and he said to help myself. Now my wife and I like to make apple sauce and butter so some will get used. But I'm hoping that someone has some experience with long term apple storage. I just can't let all those apple go to waste.
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Apple sauce, apple butter, dehydrated apples.

Another option for apples is to make pies or crumble cakes, then freeze them.
8/9/2025 9:42:14 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By IndyGrendel63:


Apple sauce, apple butter, dehydrated apples.

Another option for apples is to make pies or crumble cakes, then freeze them.
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Originally Posted By IndyGrendel63:
Originally Posted By eagle308us:
Was walking to the gym a different way and a house in the neighborhood has a couple apple trees that are bursting. I asked permission and he said to help myself. Now my wife and I like to make apple sauce and butter so some will get used. But I'm hoping that someone has some experience with long term apple storage. I just can't let all those apple go to waste.


Apple sauce, apple butter, dehydrated apples.

Another option for apples is to make pies or crumble cakes, then freeze them.

So far all replies sound delicious! OP, whatever you make, be sure to give some to the owner of the trees. I'm sure he'll appreciate it.
8/9/2025 11:48:37 AM EDT
[#5]
dried or freeze dried. I love dried apples.
8/11/2025 11:29:19 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By IndyGrendel63:


Apple sauce, apple butter, dehydrated apples.

Another option for apples is to make pies or crumble cakes, then freeze them.
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Originally Posted By IndyGrendel63:
Originally Posted By eagle308us:
Was walking to the gym a different way and a house in the neighborhood has a couple apple trees that are bursting. I asked permission and he said to help myself. Now my wife and I like to make apple sauce and butter so some will get used. But I'm hoping that someone has some experience with long term apple storage. I just can't let all those apple go to waste.


Apple sauce, apple butter, dehydrated apples.

Another option for apples is to make pies or crumble cakes, then freeze them.


My mother would make essentially an apple pie filling then can it. I don't know how long it keeps that way but I don't remember any ever going bad before it was used. Seems like there were always a dozen Mason jars of it in the cupboard, worked perfect for whipping up a quick apple pie.
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8/11/2025 11:28:51 PM EDT
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You could always juice them and make cider, mead, or wine.
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