Bramley Apples

Hello, I joined earlier this year from Gardeners World. I've just been pottering around mostly but I have a question re. Bramley apples. Last year almost every apple had brown rot, barely had any, this year plenty of apples but I've just been trying to cook them ready for the freezer and they've turned to mush. Any suggestions, was it maybe because we had so much rain, any advice or thoughts would be welcome, thanks

 

Yes, it’s been a rubbish year for apples here. Lots of spots, lots of rot, very poor keeping quality. The same tree has been faultless since I planted it about 15 years ago. Just this year it’s been bad.

 

i just cook them down into brown caramelly apple jam. then the eating quality doesnt matter

add a bit of jam sugar and it sets nice. in a sterilised jam jar it lasts for ages

 

I've always found that Bramleys cook down quickly into a soft puree texture. That's why they're the usual choice as a cooker for apple sauce or stewed apple where you want a smooth mushy consistency. If yours are going more runny than usual, maybe they have a higher water content this year if you've had very high rainfall in your area. Are you cooking them without added water? If you usually add a drop of water, maybe try without?

 

Thanks for all of your replies, I think they're quite watery so I'll give the extra water a miss. Nice to know there's someone out there that can point me in the right direction.