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