Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Delicious homemade Instant Pot applesauce with cinnamon and nutmeg. All the flavor, half the work. You probably don't even realize how easy it is to make.
Sauerkraut is easy and delicious! This savory and very slightly sweet version is loaded with umami. This has become my favorite sandwich topping and is a ready, nutritious side dish.
If you'd love to make fresh apple juice at home, but don't want to buy a juicer, this is the way to go: hand-pressed apple juice, and perfect every time.
Here's a little bit of holiday happy on your toast. Because cranberries & apples have a lot of natural pectin, this jam will gel up on it's own, making it super easy to make. I threw in cinnamon sticks as I cooked down the jam, giving it holiday vibe
Hard cider is one of the finest beverages that one can easily craft themselves using home grown or farm fresh materials. It's so simple in fact that one can actually forget about it on purpose and it will still turn out wonderfully complex.
This homemade Chai Apple Butter fills your house with a wonderful aroma as it comes together in your slow cooker. It then makes the perfect sweet condiment for a variety of bread and pastries and freezes or cans well so it can be enjoyed all year.
When making jams and jellies, the result is only as good as whatever goes into the jar. This is why homemade pectin is a great alternative to commercial pectins - because you know exactly what's going into your final product. And it's easy, enjoy!
