How to Wash Apples

According to the Environmental Working Group, apples contain the second-highest level of pesticide residue out of all fresh produce. Farmers use pesticides to protect apples from fruit flies, brown spotting, and diseases. There are a variety of apples available to consumers throughout the year, ranging from Cortland baking apples to Rome Beauties. Apple lovers should select firm, well-colored fruit. Following a quick acidic wash, the apples can be refrigerated or frozen for up to three months.

Things You'll Need

• Spray bottle
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• Apples
• Paper towel
• Tap water
• Scrub brush
• Knife

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill a spray bottle with 3 cups of water and 1 cup of white vinegar.

   • 2

     Place the apples on a large paper towel or disinfected surface. Spray every apple with approximately six squirts of the vinegar solution.

   • 3

     Rinse the apples under tap water for about 30 seconds.

   • 4

     Remove additional debris with a scrub brush.

   • 5

     Cut out any bruised and damaged areas within the apples using a knife.

   • 6

     Dry the produce with a paper towel. Refrigerate for storage.