[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
Re: [nafex] off topic -- keeping cut apples and pears fresh
-------------------------- eGroups Sponsor -------------------------~-~>
Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds!
1. Fill in the brief application
2. Get rates as low as 2.99% Intro APR with NO annual fee!
http://click.egroups.com/1/9333/15/_/423498/_/969899413/
---------------------------------------------------------------------_->
About a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in water in a large bowl, then
immerse slices, keeps apples from discoloring. I don't know if it works on
pears. There isn't enough salt residue to taste, but you can easily rinse
with fresh water before serving if concerned.
Alan Garrison wrote:
>
> I am planning a party and want to serve cut asian pears and apples
> fresh.
>
> I need to cut the fruit in the morning to serve in the afternoon.
> Say, cut around 10 serve from 3-7. How best to keep the fruit fresh?
>
> I heard one country remedy which seems to work pretty well with
> apples, but not with pears: to immerse in Sprite.
>
> I tried some citric acid in a water bath, both quick dip and soak.
> The quick dip seemed the better of the two.
>
> However, while this is off topic, I KNOW folks on the list will have
> some suggestions, and I would appreciate your thoughts.
>
> Thanks.
________________________________________________________
1stUp.com - Free the Web
Get your free Internet access at http://www.1stUp.com