Newton Pippin apples are prized for their flavor and long storage life—learn how to grow, store, and use this heirloom apple variety for pies, cider, and more.| Practical Self Reliance
Apple seeds are easy to grow at home with the proper preparation, and seedlings are often more vigorous than their grafted nursery counterparts. Give an apple tree seedling 3-4 years, and it'll catch up to| Practical Self Reliance
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
Fruit vinegar is incredibly easy to make using either homegrown or storebought juice. While you can take a shortcut and infuse storebought vinegar with fruit for flavor, there's something incredibly satisfying about making your own| Practical Self Reliance
Canning apple slices at home is an easy way to enjoy the autumnal flavor of in-season apples throughout the entire year. Autumn brings with it a surplus of apple cider, applesauce, apple donuts, and other| Practical Self Reliance
Canning sweet potatoes is a convenient way to preserve their natural sweetness and nutrition for year-round use. Learn how to safely prepare and can sweet potatoes, ensuring a delicious and healthy addition to your meals whenever you need them.| 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
