michael wrote:
I have a number of desert apple trees and attempt to store the apples
in the garage during the winter.Many of the apples become soft (as
compared with crisp),but still taste wonderful.In our family,we eat
lots of apples,both for their pleasant taste and since we think that
they keep us healthy.Does anyone know whether apples kept in this way
retain their vitamins (especially Vitamin C) in anything like the
original fresh value?
Michael

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