If, like me, you have an apple tree you will have an abundances of apples at this time of year (providing the wasps haven't destroyed them all!). Rather than throw lots away or wait until they've rotted on the lawn have a go at storing them to last you through the coming months.Use the damaged ones straight away for apple sauce or fruit pies, but the good ones can be stored individually in trays. Make sure they do not touch each other or any that rot will pass the contamination to its neighbours - any that do fall by the wayside should be plucked out and disposed of. Keep the trays in a cool dark place which is frost and vermin free. Sprinkling the floor with water occasionally (or lightly spraying the air if this is not possible) will moisten the atmosphere and prevent the apples from shrivelling.
Then just keep an eye on them from time to time - and enjoy!
