Drying Roses

January 6, 2017 Sarah

Roses? Yes. I believe in the concept that unless a plant/tree produces an edible food for humans and/ or animals, it is a waste of space in my yards. It has been a long process to achieve my ideal and I am still working on it. One of the few plants to remain from the previous owner was rose-bushes, hidden… Continue reading Drying Roses

Canning Meyer Lemonade Concentrate

December 30, 2016February 24, 2018 Sarah

Two years ago I bought my first citrus tree, a Meyer Lemon Tree. It wasn't big (in a gallon pot), but I still dropped around $30 for it. Kirk rolled his eyes pretty good (not that you can blame him....). I kept it alive last winter by wrapping it in white frost fabric in my… Continue reading Canning Meyer Lemonade Concentrate

Homesteading · Preserving · Recipes · Urban Homesteading

Apple Maple Butter

December 28, 2016 Sarah

The Holidays are nearly over...do you have leftover apples? This is the perfect time to process them, while it's cooler outside and the days are short. Apple Maple Butter Ingredients: 7 pounds apples, preferably natural/feral or organically grown 1¼ cups pure maple syrup 6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 2 large) ¼ cup filtered water… Continue reading Apple Maple Butter

Preserving

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

November 23, 2016 Sarah

Slow Cooker Apple Butter Ingredients: 6½ pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp fine sea salt 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract Directions: Toss apples with sugar through salt, add to slow cooker.… Continue reading Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Preserving

Apple Cider

November 21, 2016December 29, 2016 Sarah

Apple Cider Ingredients: 12 cups fresh pressed apple cider Directions: Fill two large pots and a small saucepan with water about half-full each. Bring the small pot to boil, take off heat. Start heating the two large pots over medium heat. Wash 6 pint canning jars, rings and new lids plus a canning funnel and… Continue reading Apple Cider

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