You can also use lemon to prevent browning by soaking the apple pieces in a bowl of cold water and lemon juice. You should use a ratio of one tablespoon of lemon juice to one cup of water. You only need to soak the apple for 3-5 minutes, before draining and rinsing. Lime juice can be used in place of the lemon juice in these methods, as limes also contain the citric acid necessary to prevent oxidation. Pineapple juice is another good option.
Don’t worry about your fruit tasting salty - as long as you don’t use too much salt your fruit will taste just fine.
Simply pop the apples in a bowl of your chosen carbonated drink for 3-5 minutes, then drain. You can rinse the apple pieces, if you like, or leave them if you enjoy the added flavor! Seltzer water is another option that supposedly works to prevent apples from browning, so you can also give that a try if you have some lying around!
To use Fruit-Fresh, all you need to do is sprinkle half a teaspoon of the powder per cup of chopped apple and toss to coat.
Be aware that using this method will significantly soften the texture of the apple, making it less suitable for eating on its own. As a result, this method is best reserved for apples that you plan on using in cooking or baking.
This method works best with half of a whole apple, rather than several pieces, as it is easier to wrap the plastic tightly around a single piece. Be aware that if any air at all remains inside the plastic wrap, the apple will begin to oxidize. As it is very difficult to eliminate all air, this method may not be the most effective.
Simply cut the apple up into regular sized slices, then piece it back together like a jigsaw until it resumes its original form. Wrap a rubber band around the apple, so it looks like it has never been cut. This is a good option for people who like to bring cut apples to work, or send them in their kids’ school lunches.
