APPLES
December 22nd, 2009
When cooking fresh apples for pies or sauces, the yield is about 50%. 1 pound raw = 1/2 pound cooked. Apples absorb odors. They emit ethylene gas, which causes other fruit to ripen quicker. Store apples at 35 degrees F, 80% humidity to prevent dehydration. Use tart apples for apple pie. Apples, pears and potatoes [...]