Finding the most effective ways to clean apples is essential for ensuring your apples are safe to eat. Keep in mind even organic apples may use organic pesticides, so you’ll want to make sure you’re cleaning your organic apples just like you would conventionally grown produce. You can brush off visible dirt before you store apples, but it doesn’t make sense to wash them until you’re ready to eat or cook with them. Cleaning apples with water can actually make them rot and decay faster—so store them as is until you’re ready to take a bite or use them in apple recipes. RELATED: How to Clean Your Fruits and Vegetables Properly Remember: You still need to rinse apples thoroughly before you peel, or your peeler could contaminate the apple’s flesh with some of the dirt from the peel.
