Using a crock pot slow cooker is a great way to make apple butter! Whether you start with pre-made applesauce or whole apples first get out your slow cooker. Start with a typical 4-5 quart slow cooker crock pot. Peel, core, and dice the apple variety of your choice to completely fill the slow cooker, […]
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Making Jelly Without Added Pectin
As a homesteader, I’ve recently delved into the art of making apple jelly without added pectin. With so many apples off of one of my apple trees (I think the variety is Jonathan) I wanted to do something else besides making more pies. My journey has been both enlightening and a bit challenging, especially when […]