It’s apple picking time! But what can you do with them all once you get them home? Here are 3 tasty ideas for preserving all those delicious apples for future enjoyment.
October is the month when apple orchards fill with hungry harvesters eager for the crisp snap of a freshly picked apple, but what happens when you get home with your boxes and bushels of apples, and they won’t fit in the fridge?
Make applesauce recipe and cool it thoroughly. Package applesauce in freezer-safe containers…, or thick zipper-style plastic bags designed for freezer use. Freeze applesauce up to 12 months.
If the jar is sealed, wipe with a clean damp cloth, including the bottom, sides, threads, and lid…. Store jars in a cool dry place (50 degrees F to 70 degrees F). Best used within one year.
Dry for 4-8 hours, or until leather is evenly pliable and firm with no soft spots…. Peel fruit leather from liner while still warm. Cut and roll into serving pieces….
Cool thoroughly before wrapping pieces individually in parchment or foil…. Store in an airtight containers in a cool, dry place up to 2 months. Freeze for longer storage.
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