Q&A for How to Tell if Apples on Your Tree Are Ripe

Pests and bugs, being overripe, being eaten by animals, and not having required nutrition are the main reasons that cause apples to rot on the tree.

Add sugar to them after they have been cut, then let the apple absorb the sugar.

Some people claim it makes them sweeter, but if you're storing them in dry storage for winter, then it might make them rot faster.

Grab an apple and pull. The stem should break easily and the fruit will fall into your hand.

Fuji is greenish pink fruit and always sweet when ripe. It is also a little round in shape. Pink lady is always bright pink and reddish in color, and always tastes sweet and tart when ripe.

They store well in a cool, dark place where each apple has air circulating all around. They may be wrapped in paper. Above all, they must not touch each other. The old baker's bread trays are perfect for storing apples, as they sit one above the other without touching the layer below.

You can make apple crisp, apple pie, apple butter, or you could just cut them up for a healthy snack!