If the apples are falling off the tree then they're ripe. My parents keep theirs on a screen porch and it works great if you have something like that. My apples go into the fruit drawer in the fridge which works fairly well. The advice I read is to put a couple in a plastic bag with holes in it to keep some humidity in, but I haven't tried that. Do you know what kind of apple they are? Some apples taste better only after a few weeks of storage.

Had to say that I tryed this recipe today and it is very good! I used one cup of brown sugar and one cup of white sugar for the batter and used brown sugar in the topping. I was trying to use up some of the brown sugar I had. Also, instead of the heavy cream, I just used the skim milk I had on hand.....and it was still very good!!! A scoop of ice cream or a dollop of cool whip would be great with this too, but it really doesn't need anything extra.

I still haven't eaten the fallen apple, but I will do so this week. I do like apples that are sweet/tart and crisp, and so it might be okay with me. I don't expect to get many apples from this tree, and if it's a big disappointment (like the plum tree), I'll replace it with something I like better. I'm wondering how expensive it will be to have the trees removed. Kevin says I have to have it professionally done, but I think I could get rid of most of it myself and then have someone else just remove the roots. I looked at some Fuji apples in the grocery store, and they were more of a blush color than solid red, but at least I have an idea of how they are supposed to look. Next time I will buy one to see how the grocery store version tastes (and costs). Lars

Oh no! Another game I saved. I got 65 on my best try, which surprised me. I thought I may get about 40. I play games and justify it by thinking it either keeps my brain going on my eye-hand coordination going. ;-)