preserving.

75 pounds of less-than-perfect apples, four crockpots, two days, and one very overworked food mill later… I ended up with 50 pints of homemade applesauce and three apple pies tucked away in the freezer. Here’s exactly how I turned a local orchard’s “duds” into a pantry full of food with almost no waste.

Five simple, practical recipes to help you start making more from scratch… no farm, perfect pantry, or homesteading expertise required.