Apples have been a reliable winter crop for centuries, and their uses go far beyond applesauce. Long before canning and freezing became common, people developed many effective ways to preserve apples to last through the winter until spring harvests arrived.
In Vermont and similar northern climates, stored apples provided households with fresh fruit from October until early summer. Even without a dedicated root cellar, there are plenty of practical methods to preserve apples for long-term enjoyment.
