We lack orchards that do not spray in our area. The only way I'll get organic apples, is to wait for my trees to produce or buy gala organic apples from the grocer (and hope they are really organic).
I've been happy with the taste of my homemade applesauce, using gala, even though other types are suggested more often.
Twelve pounds gave me 8 pints of applesauce. No sugar added, nor needed. Mmm. Cost? $20.86 for the apples, making each pint about $2.60 each. Not bad considering I have to pay top dollar. I'm waiting for them to go on sale before I buy another 30#.
I had to purchase another box of pint jars to can this. I hope I have place to store them all, as they are emptied. Ha!
Although the seeds and cores go into the compost, the skins went to the goats and hens. Boy were they all happy too.
I've been happy with the taste of my homemade applesauce, using gala, even though other types are suggested more often.
Twelve pounds gave me 8 pints of applesauce. No sugar added, nor needed. Mmm. Cost? $20.86 for the apples, making each pint about $2.60 each. Not bad considering I have to pay top dollar. I'm waiting for them to go on sale before I buy another 30#.
I had to purchase another box of pint jars to can this. I hope I have place to store them all, as they are emptied. Ha!
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I love having local orchards near by.
Your applesauce looks delicious!
You know I always give the skins, cores and seeds to the hens, and now I'm wondering if that's ok seeing you don't. I hope so.
We got a ton of errands done today. Had to. The fender bender yesterday (no injuries, minor damage - thank God) threw our schedule all off (we only have Thursdays and Friday off together), so we had to do two days worth of errands today. The only thing I forgot was English Muffins, so I'll have to get those tomorrow. I have them with cream cheese and tea for breakfast every morning.
I pray everyone has a great weekend, and a safe one too.
God bless.
RB
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Good to know.
Wonder why.
God bless.
RB
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I know I've heard they can cause headaches in humans. Not sure why though.
God bless.
RB
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http://www.livestrong.com/article/188977-apple-seed-toxicity/
God bless.
RB
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Costs a bit more,, but our pup (and us ) is worth it! lol!
Oh and btw,,, have you have made apple/pear sauce? I use to make it using equal amounts of apples & pears... YUM!