Lemon Juice Method

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  Lemon juice naturally prevents the oxidation process from occuring.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Combine 1/2 cup of lemon juice with 1/2 gallon of cool water in a large mixing bowl.
  
  
• 2). Drop the apple slices into the diluted lemon juice immediately after slicing them. Allow the last apple slices to be placed in the lemon juice solution to soak for a few minutes.
  
  
• 3). Place a colander in the kitchen sink and empty the bowl of apple slices and lemon juice solution into the colander. Allow the liquid to drain from the colander.
  
  
• 4). Empty the colander of apple slices onto a clean kitchen towel. Spread the apple slices into a single layer. Lay a second towel over the apples and gently press down to absorb remaining lemon juice.
  
  

Ascorbic Acid Method

• 1). Fill a large mixing bowl with 1/2 gallon of cool water. Stir in 1/2 tsp. ascorbic acid powder until the powder is dissolved.
  
  
• 2). Soak the sliced apples in the ascorbic acid mixture for a few minutes to avoid discoloration on the apple slices.
  
  
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  Drain the apples in a colander.Photos.com/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  Drain the apples into a colander before spreading them out on a clean kitchen towel. Pat the apple slices dry to remove excess moisture.