Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

Tips for keeping apple slices and pieces from turning brown. Post your ideas.

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Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

Sugar water. It really works, and tastes quite yummy, too! (01/17/2005)

By ~*Janique*~

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

Dip apple slices in a lemon juice to keep them from turning brown. (07/08/2005)

By ThriftyFun

Keeping Apples from Turning Brown

Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to anything you use apples in, it will keep them from turning brown.

By Jeanette Hamilton (07/08/2005)

By ThriftyFun

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

I've heard you can dip your freshly cut apple slices in 7-Up to keep from discoloring. I've not tried this. Apple slices around here don't last long enough! (07/08/2005)

By badwater

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

I have heard Sprite soda pop works, too. I usually have lemon juice on hand though and it works well. (07/08/2005)

By Lori

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

Put the cut apple slices under a kiwi half to prevent the apple from turning brown. (01/17/2006)

By Clarissa M.

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

I have heard that salt is a good way to stop apples from browning. (03/15/2007)

By kerry

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

A little salt in cold water keeps apples from oxidizing. As an alternative, lemon juice in cold water also works well. (09/26/2007)

By ~stilljetter~

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

Orange juice works well. (10/24/2007)

By moniboo

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

Pineapple juice works better than anything you come up with. I work in a school cafe. (01/23/2008)

By Leslie

Prevent Apples Slices from Turning Brown

Lemon juice works the best, and so does fresh fruit. (11/02/2008)

By bob