Apples have been a staple wintertime crop for hundreds of years, and that goes well beyond applesauce. Canning and freezing are relatively new discoveries, and our ancestors developed a number of unique ways to preserve| Practical Self Reliance
Canning apple pie filling at home means you're just minutes away from having a pie in the oven. The apples are already peeled, chopped, seasoned and thickened. That allows you to just pour the pre-made| Practical Self Reliance
Hard cider is a tradition that's as old as the craft of orcharding itself. Some of the first apple trees produced sour, bitter apples that aren't great fresh but ferment into a spectacular alcoholic cider.| Practical Self Reliance
Canning pears is a delicious way to preserve their sweet, juicy flavor for year-round enjoyment. Learn how to prepare and safely can pears for use in desserts, salads, or as a tasty snack anytime.| Practical Self Reliance
Apple butter is a luscious fruit spread made by slow-cooking apples until their sugars naturally caramelize. Historically, apple butter was cooked over a very low fire, sometimes for days at a time, until the apples| Practical Self Reliance