I love apple slices, and so do my kids, but I have always hated the way the way they turn a mushy brown when I pack them for our lunches. I heard this tip recently, and it keeps sliced apples looking (and tasting) fresh and crisp for several hours. Add a few squirts of lemon or lime juice to a bowl of cool water. Submerge each apple slice in the water for a few seconds, and then remove. Pack, and enjoy!
I'll have to try that. I generally put a spoonful of clear soda in the bag and it does the same thing. But we don't always have clear soda, but always have lemon and lime juice!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and cannot wait to try it! Sliced apples are one of my all time favorite snacks and I abhor them turning brown.
ReplyDeleteThat must be what McDonald's does.
-Ali