If you do find yourself with some mealy apples, first check to see if there are signs of spoilage. Signs of an apple gone bad are wrinkled skin, soft spots, bruising, discoloration, and tasteless flesh. If you find any of these signs, or if you see mold or the apple smells funky, then it’s best to throw your apples out.
If your apples have not gotten to that inedible point, and you still want to make use of them, slightly mealy apples can still be utilized in some cooked recipes. The Kitchn suggests using these apples in recipes that will allow you to bypass the mushy texture and get right to the flavor. Dishes like applesauce, apple strudel, apple butter, and a whole host of others can use mealy apples without you or whoever you’re serving to being any the wiser.
So next time you feel the crushing disappointment of a mealy apple, be reminded that all it needs is a different kind of attention, and even mealy apples can become something delicious.
