1 The next step is to rehydrate the nematodes, for which you will require at least 1-2 gallons of water. 2  Empty the bucket of nematodes into the water sprayer and allow them to soak well for an hour.
Once it is cool to the touch, ladle it in to the freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch head space in each one. Seal the containers and place in the freezer. Store the apple butter safely in the freezer for several months, up to a year. Once it is thawed out, keep it in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. It will probably be OK after three weeks, but it is best to discard it if it has not been used after a month.
Times are based on a refrigerator set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Shelf life also depends on the freshness of foods at the time of purchase. Cheese, hard: six months. Butter: 1 to 3 months. Olives and pickles: one month. Fresh eggs (in shell): 3 to 5 weeks. Cheese, soft, unopened: 3 to 4 weeks. Cheese, soft, opened: 1 to 2 weeks. Bacon, cooked: one week.