Renthead Mommy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The 7yo wants to bake an apple pie (don't know what's wrong with him, we have an incredible bakery just around the corner!). Which mean I have to peel the apples and he'll cut them up with the corer/slicer thing. Can I peel them tonight so we can mix/bake it tomorrow morning? Can I keep them from browning? Do I cover them in water? Does it need lemon juice? Or do I just have to get up early tomorrow and do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Maybe someone else knows how to keep apples from browning, but I've never had any luck. I just went ahead and baked an apple pie for tomorrow. I would either bake it now, or get up and do it all in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 My mother used to put slices of apple in a big bowl of salted water to stop them browning. I can't remember how well it worked though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2hunangirls Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have no idea if my reasoning is correct but my theory would be: the apples will be brown after you bake the pie anyway. Lemon juice helps, but I wouldn't say it prevents browning. And I think that's more for when you want the apples to "look" fresh cut. :) So I say you can. But I should also confess that I'll cut and bake mine tonight. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 could you sugar them tonight? We store ours in sugar :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 My mother used to put slices of apple in a big bowl of salted water to stop them browning. I can't remember how well it worked though. This has worked well for me - just don't put salt in the pie mixture then. Also, as another pp suggested, lemon juice works nicely, too. You know what? Why don't you just mix all the filling ingredients tonight (and include some salt and lemon juice and whatever sweetener you use) and let it macerate in the fridge over night? I'll bet it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The 7yo wants to bake an apple pie (don't know what's wrong with him, we have an incredible bakery just around the corner!). Which mean I have to peel the apples and he'll cut them up with the corer/slicer thing. Can I peel them tonight so we can mix/bake it tomorrow morning? Can I keep them from browning? Do I cover them in water? Does it need lemon juice? Or do I just have to get up early tomorrow and do it? Where is it? I spent 20 years on LI and you are right, there are some great bakeries. [sigh] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Why don't you just mix all the filling ingredients tonight (and include some salt and lemon juice and whatever sweetener you use) and let it macerate in the fridge over night? I'll bet it will be fine. Wow, triple word score! [blushing, what does it mean?]:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlowetx Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I always put the sliced apples in a bowl or ziploc bag with lemon juice.. it prevents major browning..though the apples are slightly browned. I always do this as a two step project..storing the apples while I prepare the crust..I usually put the apples in lemon juice, then add the seasonings (sugar, cinnamon)... and let it sit in the bowl until I'm ready in the fridge.. cover it with wrap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Wow, triple word score! [blushing, what does it mean?]:D 1.to soften or separate into parts by steeping in a liquid.2.to soften or decompose (food) by the action of a solvent. lol, had to look it up (I thought it meant chew). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I just don't worry about the apples browning. Once cooked no one can tell anyway, and it tastes just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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