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Apple season is one of my favorite times of the year. Whether you have your own trees or enjoy the bounty of local orchards, you can preserve apples to enjoy year round. I’ll share the easiest way to preserve apples, best storage apples, and lots of creative apple preserving ideas. We have about a dozen…
Dehydrating apples is a great way to preserves apples without canning or freezing. Plus, homemade apple chips are a fraction of price of store bought chips. We include tips to prevent browning, fun flavor ideas, and safe storage instructions.
Maple apple jam combines the smoky sweetness of dark maple syrup, a hint of cinnamon and tart apples. It’s great on biscuits or cornbread, stirred into yogurt or as an ice cream topping. You can also use it as a filling for cookies or tarts. Maple syrup is harvested in early spring, but with the…
These apple preserves pair big slices of apple with cinnamon spiced brandy-infused syrup. They’re yummy on toast or pancakes, yet fancy enough for gift giving. Quick tip – try a batch of these preserves without the calcium water and pectin. You’ll have a perfect spiced apple topping for cheesecake or ice cream.
When my husband, August, first sampled this apple cake recipe, he stopped for a minute and said, “That is really good. That is the best dessert I’ve tasted since… (long pause) the last time you made a really awesome dessert.” He went on to compare it with his favorite dessert, which I haven’t made in…