In the fall apples are cheap and abundant. Making this chunky spiced applesauce is a great way to preserve some of that bounty. Thanks to Marissa McClellan for sharing this recipe with us, from her book Naturally Sweet Food in Jars. Marisa suggests sweetening this chunky spiced applesauce with a splash of apple juice concentrate […]
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This Canned Apple Slices Recipe is a quick and easy way to preserve apples. They can later be used in baking recipes, pies or enjoyed as a tasty side. 8-10 lbs of apples 2 cups Sugar 5 cups Water 1 pouch Mrs. Wages® Spiced Apple Mix To can apple slices, core and peel (if desired) […]
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It’s apple picking season and this Spiced Applesauce is a great way to preserve some of that bounty. We suggest using Fuji, McIntosh, Jonagold, Rome, Cameo, Jonathon, Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady for this Spiced Applesauce recipe. Look for flavorful, aromatic and firm apples and always use a mixture of varieties when canning. We’re blessed […]
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(Updated – September 15, 2020) Autumn has arrived and we find ourselves eating an abundance of fresh, crisp apples freshly picked from our local orchard. If you brought home a few too many bushels of apples from your orchard, you might need to put a few up for later. We’ve got some ideas on how […]
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Simply Canning, is a great resource for information on canning safety, recipes, canning tips and how to’s. The articles are easy to read and understand, The information is valid for a newbie & veteran canners. If you haven’t checked it out, yet…you should! Sharon Peterson, the woman behind Simply Canning, is sharing her Apple Pie Filling […]
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We wrapped up our Farm Show week with a spicy batch of Crock Pot Apple Butter. The response from those sampling it was so great that we thought we’d share the recipe. One of the lovely things about apple butter is that is can really serve as a blank slate – so this is really […]
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Apple pie is one of my favorite things to make during these autumn months….along with Apple Crisp! I’d been wanting to can some Apple Pie Filling for a long time, but I was intimidated by my visions of the sticky mess and the large amounts of sugar. Honestly, I really don’t mind preparing fresh apples […]
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A is for APPLE…B is for BUTTER…and it’s what we’re up to this time of year! Last year we made some crockpot apple butter and it was such a hit and super easy, we decided to do it again. This year we had three crockpots going. We used a recipe from Simple Bites as our […]
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