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6 Creative Uses for Apples

Submitted by: Tip Hero 10/15/2009 10:25 AM

Peak apple season in many parts of the United States is coming to an end -- particularly if you want to buy local apples. But what to do with all of those extra apples that you can't eat before they go bad? Consider six creative uses for apples, as described by Reader's Digest. We've listed the headlines for each use, but click through the link at the bottom of the article for more information on each.

Roast a juicy chicken

Keep cakes fresh

Ripen green tomatoes

Fluff up hardened brown sugar

Absorb salt in soups and stews

Use as decorative candleholders

6 Amazing Uses for Apples
(Reader's Digest)

And here are a few articles for how to properly store apples:

Here are some simple tips on how to store apples for a long, long time
(Backwoods Home Magazine)

How to Store Apples for Winter
(About.com)

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ONCE MY MOM HAD A CAN OF OPENED COFFE THAT HAD SAT IN THE CLOSET FOR A VERY LONG TIME.SHE SLICED AN APPLE,PUT IT INTO THE CAN AND PLACE THE CAN IN THE REFRIGATOR FOR A WEEK AND THAT COFFE WAS WONDERFUL!

Posted by GALE OSBORN on October 15, 2009 8:13 PM

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Green Apples juiced in a juicer, taken 3-4 times a day I heard was supposed to help get rid of gall stones. Well it softens them. Then a glass of virgin olive oil and lemon juice is supposed to flush them out.

Posted by anonymous on October 15, 2009 11:48 PM

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use as a replacement for a third or up to a half of potatoes in stew or soups especially in the crock pot. It gives soups especially those containing grounded turkey or turkey sausage a very nice flavor. I found this out by accident when I needed more potatoes than I had for my ground turkey stew....It was very very good.

I also cut them in pieces and use them to stuff a chicken or turkey cavity to help the bird stay moist. Just toss the apples when the bird is cooked. I also dice them finely and use them to stretch stuffing or rice dishes.Hope this helps.

Posted by anonymous on October 22, 2009 8:44 AM

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A spin off of the apple candle holder is to hollow the apple out as much as possible. Insert a votive or tea light. Nestle the apple in a shallow container of potpourri. The heat from the candle will waft the fragrance throughout the room. Also, you can make homemade applesauce or apple butter. Making apple head dolls is another oldie but goodie.

Posted by Lisa D on October 22, 2009 2:01 PM

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