🍎 4 Easy Ways to Preserve Fresh Apples

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🍏 4 WAYS TO PRESERVE FRESH APPLES

1. Applesauce
Peel, core, chop, simmer until soft. Blend for smooth, mash for chunky. Freeze in jars or can for shelf storage.

2. Dehydrated Apple Rings
Slice apples ¼ inch thick, dip in lemon water to prevent browning, dry at 135°F until leathery.

3. Savory Apple Chutney
Cook apples with onions, vinegar, raisins, and spices. Serve with pork, chicken, or cheese.

4. Apple Butter
Long, slow cooking brings out deep flavor — perfect on toast, pancakes, or stirred into oatmeal.

💡 Tip: Choose firm, slightly tart apples for best results (Granny Smith, Jonathan, Honeycrisp).

Finding Deeper Purpose in Your Homestead 💚

💛 MINDSET MOMENT: PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION

Researcher Brené Brown reminds us that perfection is the enemy of joy — and in homesteading, it’s often the enemy of productivity too.

Instead of aiming for a Pinterest pantry, try:

• Doing one preservation project this week

• Freezing instead of canning if that’s faster

• Giving yourself permission to buy apple cider instead of making it from scratch this year

Each small step adds up — and a jar of “good enough” applesauce beats no applesauce at all.

THE HOMESTEAD GIGGLE CHAMBER 😎

What do you call an apple that plays the trumpet?

A tootie fruity! 🎺🍎😂

Apples are more than food — they’re a way to taste autumn all year long.
Preserve a few jars, make a pie, eat one straight off the tree. Let this season’s sweetness linger. 🍂

Xo, Lex ☀️

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