How do you soften apple slices in the microwave?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you soften apple slices in the microwave?
2. How can you keep sliced apples from turning brown?
3. Will Apple slices turn brown in lunch box?
4. How do I keep sliced bananas from turning brown?
5. Can you soak apples in orange juice?
6. Does milk prevent apples from browning?
7. Why does lemon juice keep apples from turning brown?

How do you soften apple slices in the microwave?

Place the sliced apples into a microwave-safe dish. Cover the apples with water and place them in the microwave. Microwave the apples in 1- to 2-minute intervals depending on how soft you want the apples and how many you are cooking. Check the apples after each minute until they reach the desired consistency.

How can you keep sliced apples from turning brown?

Here's the short version: The best way to prevent browning is to soak the cut fruit in a saltwater solution (half a teaspoon of kosher salt per cup of water) for 10 minutes, then drain and store until ready to use. The mild salt flavor can be rinsed off with tap water before serving.

Will Apple slices turn brown in lunch box?

Why do apple slices turn brown, anyway? Browning is natural discoloration caused by the natural enzymatic reaction set off by slicing, but it can also negatively affect taste, odor, and even nutritional value. The off-putting color also keeps my kids from eating their otherwise fine lunch box apples.

How do I keep sliced bananas from turning brown?

To prevent your banana slices from browning, you can use the same trick you've seen for apples: acid! Just toss your banana slices in some lemon juice to inhibit enzymatic browning. Full coverage, particularly on the cut sides, will help prevent the slices from turning brown.

Can you soak apples in orange juice?

Give the apples a quick spritz of lemon juice, or dilute a few drops of lemon juice in water and soak the apple slices. No fresh lemons? Try bottled lemon juice, lemonade or even orange juice—as long as it's acidic, it'll slow browning.

Does milk prevent apples from browning?

Give each group three apple slices and a set of three liquids: milk, water, and lemon juice. ... The milk and water covered apple slices will brown as these liquids don't have any acidity to prevent the process of oxidation.

Why does lemon juice keep apples from turning brown?

The pH of lemon juice is between 2.