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How do you remove the wax from apples?

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Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of baking soda per gallon of water. Dip each apple in the water and scrub it using a vegetable brush. Rinse the apples again in warm water and dry them using paper towels. Scrub the apples again if you find any residual wax. read more

Organic apples still have their natural wax coating when you purchase them, but non-organic apples typically lose their natural wax coating through the washing and brushing process they undergo, so apple growers spray the harvested fruit with a natural, FDA-certified, "safe to eat" wax coating before shipping to increase the shelf life. read more

I love apples. I think it has to do with growing up in the Pacific Northwest. The northwest part of the United States is definitely apple growing country. When I read a tip for removing the wax from apples on Finding Joy in My Kitchen recently, I knew I had to share it with all of you. read more

Other Methods to Clean Wax Off Apples. spraying the apples: You can spray the apples if you prefer. Put the apples in a bowl. Put the water or vinegar (or both) in a spray bottle. Spray the apples. Leave them for five minutes. Rinse each apple separately or pour water in a bowl and put the apples inside the bowl. Make sure you wash the apples thoroughly. read more