Are these crabapples safe to use?

[Jchamb]

Hey all, I plan to use some crabapples To mix in my cider this year. I’m unsure if some that I’m seeing are safe to use?

 

[Epond83]

Looks like apple scan to me. It shouldn't effect the inside of the apple or the taste.
I would maybe peel off the scabs before grinding and pressing though.

 

[Jchamb]

Thanks, I wasn’t sure if I could leave it on or not

 

[dmtaylor]

That is scab. Not a big deal unless they crack and get moldy inside. Otherwise, go ahead and enjoy them.

 

[gregbathurst]

Some people say scabby apples are better.

 

[Jayjay1976]

YUMMY SCABS!!

A sentence that nobody has ever said before in the whole of human history.

 

[Jchamb]

Quick update, got about 15 lbs of crabs and 30 of regular ( I don’t know the variety?) apples using a very professional homemade picker. A good haul for my first year I’d say! Next steps are to freeze, thaw, mash, and ferment.

 

[Jayjay1976]

That picker is an awesome idea! Does anyone know whether using something like that would be frowned upon at a u-pick orchard? We're going apple picking next weekend and I'd like to bring one along if it'd be okay.

 

[Jchamb]

That picker is an awesome idea! Does anyone know whether using something like that would be frowned upon at a u-pick orchard? We're going apple picking next weekend and I'd like to bring one along if it'd be okay.

Shouldn't be a problem, although you might get a few stares. They would just be jealous they didn't think of making their own picker.