Fill a large pot with water, then set it on the stove and cook on high until it’s just steaming and not boiling (turn the heat down if it starts to boil). Then add 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda and stir. Add the apples and let them soak for 1 minute. Remove and let dry on a clean towel. Don’t keep them in the water too long so that they start to cook and turn brown.