Get your homestead ready for winter with essential fall prepping tasks. From root cellar storage and food preservation to preparing livestock for colder months, this category covers practical strategies to ensure a smooth seasonal transition. Learn how to stockpile feed, winterize coops and barns, and set up efficient cold-weather storage solutions for a self-sufficient winter.
Today, we're diving into the delightful world of a Caramel Pecan Apple Butter recipe – a mouthwatering fusion of sweet, nutty, and subtly tangy flavors that's tailor-made for homesteaders like you. As we embark on this culinary journey, we'll walk you through the nitty-gritty details, starting with selecting the perfect apples, and then mastering the …
Are you looking for the best way to store potatoes for your homestead, especially if you're off-grid and rely on long-term food storage to sustain you through the winter? We've got you covered. Anyone who's tried to store purchased potatoes for extended periods has faced the unfortunate reality that they don't stay fresh forever - …
Fall is upon us, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the bountiful harvest from our gardens. Today, I'm excited to share a delightful addition to your fall harvest table - edible flowers. If you've been following my journey, you've probably seen my previous posts on making queen Anne's lace jelly, rose petal jelly, herb …
Mornings can be hectic, so this make-ahead recipe means one less thing you need to do before you start your day. As an added bonus, this healthy and delicious overnight breakfast recipe will have your house smelling like freshly baked apple pie when you wake up in the morning. In this comprehensive guide, we'll not …
Preserving your own food means trying new recipes, such as this red hot apple wedges canning recipe. While it is true, it is a good idea to stick to recipes you know you and your family will eat, it never hurts to branch out a bit.
The best way to prepare for the unexpected is to decide on the best foods for a survival pantry and start stocking up. In an emergency situation like a natural disaster where there is widespread food shortages caused by storms and other factors, making sure you have enough supplies on hand is a top priority. …
Preppers and homesteaders often need, or want, home food storage solutions that are out of sight, but still easy for them to access. Others might just want to stock up on their food supply for an emergency situation, but don't have a lot of space to store that food. These home food storage solutions posts …
Dehydrating apples is one of the best ways to preserve them for long term use. Apples are a rich source of vitamin C and potassium, and they provide fiber and antioxidants. There are many healthy benefits that come from eating apples. One way to consume more apples is to dehydrate them. Dehydrating your own apples …
This quick and easy apple pie filling dessert recipe is perfect for lazy fall days or even an after school snack. This easy apple pie recipe is made with crescent rolls, making it light, flaky and scrumptious. Crescent rolls are the perfect pie crust for this easy apple dessert recipe. Plus instead of real apples …
Cooking venison bacon in a cast iron skillet is really easier than cooking regular bacon. Venison bacon is not only healthier than regular pork, but it's also better for you because of its leaner meat and lower cholesterol content. Unlike the greasy bacon you might be used to, this venison tastes much more robust with …
I prefer to can apples even though it is more work in the beginning, so having a few favorite apple canning recipes is important. I have canned them with and without peels. Most people peel theirs before canning, but it is really up to you what you do. If you don’t mind the peels, don’t …
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This apple cider recipe is a popular drink for winter, but it can be made any time of the year. Apple cider can be made by simmering apple pieces in water, sugar, and spices. One of the most popular methods for making apple cider involves simmering apple pieces in water, sugar, and spices. The process …
If you've been looking for a freezing apples recipe, look no further! Freezing is the next best thing to canning when it comes to having something on hand that is fairly quick to use. The bad thing about freezing is you should thaw the food before using it, although sometimes you can bypass that step. …
One of the main reasons to raise your own chickens is for the eggs. However, most chickens do not lay in the winter. There are many methods people use for preserving eggs for long term food storage. The method I prefer involves freezing the chicken eggs. Eggs keep up to six months in the freezer as long …
It is important to understand the importance of food preservation inventory lists and to be diligent about keeping one. The late winter and early spring months are a great time to take an inventory of the items in your food preservation pantry. Now if you are like me, you might have a list of what …
Building root cellars that work is something everyone can do, even those who live in an apartment. Root cellars work because they maintain cool temperatures, they are dark and they retain the right amount of humidity. Root cellars do not need to be underground unless you wish them to be. They can be above ground, …
If you've ever wondered what the best produce storage trays are, then you definitely want to read this post in its entirety because I have found the perfect solution! Finding the best way to store fresh produce so it doesn't easily bruise is challenging - especially if you store your fresh fruits and vegetables in …
This cast iron apple crisp recipe is delicious. So much so that there was just one slice left at the end of the night and there are only two people in our household! Rarely do I see desserts disappear this quickly!
This quick and easy cinnamon roll apple pie casserole tastes great - and if you can, it is a great way to use up some of those apples you put up.
Everyone eats different foods and different amounts of various foods which is why understanding home food storage guidelines is so important before your family starts to stock up. Knowing how much to store depends on many things including the amount of space you have for food storage, what food storage method you intend to use …
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Most dessert recipes for apples contain large amounts of sugar, butter, shortening or white flour. Some apple recipes contain all four of these! It's really too bad, since naturally-sweet apples make excellent, healthy desserts without all of the added ingredients that so many people try to avoid these days. The key to solving the problem …
Banana bread made with applesauce is a delicious and simple dish. It is also very easy to make and for those of you who can food, use that applesauce you canned. This recipe will show you how to make banana bread using both bananas and applesauce. Applesauce is a great addition to baked goods especially …
Everybody has a different method of dealing with their livestock during the winter. Today, here in Indiana the temperature is minus 13 F. That doesn't include the wind chill. Extreme temperature livestock care is essential - just as much as bringing in your dogs and cats. People often think that these animals survive in the …
Apples and the crisp fall days of October seem to go hand-in-hand and that is no surprise since this is the month that apples are harvested. Drive by an apple orchard and you can smell the tangy, sweet odor of apples in the air. Often the smell is so strong you can literally …