How to keep apples from darkening: an elementary life hack

Homegrown apples, especially when sliced, can turn dark. As a result, the fruit becomes unappetizing, spoils, and goes into the trash.

But to prevent this from happening, you need to use one simple life hack. The tip was published by the American publication Greatist.

To prevent sliced apples from darkening for a long time, put the slices in a bag and sprinkle them with lemon juice. Instead of juice, you can also use a mixture of water and honey. This will slow down the oxidation process and keep the fruit fresh.

You can make delicious pancakes from apples that are already starting to lose their attractive appearance. The idea was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Tetiana Sheremet (tania_sheremet).

Ingredients:

• eggs – 1 pc
• sugar – 2-3 tbsp
• vanilla sugar – 10 g
• salt – 1/3 tsp
• baking soda – 1/2 tsp
• kefir – 250 ml
• flour – 240 g
• oil for frying

Ingredients for the filling:

• apples – 2-3 pcs
• sugar for caramel – 2-3 tbsp
• butter – 20-30 g
• cinnamon – to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Peel and dice the apples.

2. In a frying pan, melt the sugar until amber, add the butter, cinnamon, and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring.

3. For the dough: break the eggs, add sugar, vanilla sugar, salt, kefir, baking soda, stir, add flour, and mix until smooth.

4. Spoon the dough onto a preheated frying pan with oil, top with apples, cover with dough, and fry on both sides until cooked. Serve with sour cream.