It is also time to get out and get your apples. In our neck of the woods an early spring followed by a freeze knocked out much of the apple crop so pickings are slim and the deals will not be found this year. I am thankful that putting up applesauce is not on my list this year. I will make do with what I have on the shelf from last year until it runs out. I did get some Granny Smith's apples to make some spiced apple pickles and also am looking at a green tomato mincemeat to put up with the last of the crop I stripped off the plants this weekend.
I recommend a great book that I have been referencing and doing some canning with. Our library had a copy of The Pickled Pantry by Andrea Chesman in the new volumes. I have done pickled spice plums, pickled cauliflower, pickled tomatillas, and dilly bean so far. I want to try sauerkraut and the apple recipes I mentioned already. I am putting this book on my Christmas wish list this year. Try something new this year.
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