Peach Freezer Jam
12 yellow peaches (peeled, pitted, and cut into small pieces)
1 gala apple (chopped finely)
1/2 cup raw sugar
Peel, pit and chop peaches.
Cut up one whole apple (this provides the pectin for the jam).
Add fruit to large stock pot with sugar (these peaches were very sweet so not much sugar was needed, adjust to your taste)
Boil the fruit mixture for 25-30 minutes until the jam is thick.
Fill freezer jam containers leaving 1/2 inch at top for jam to expand.
Let cool until room temperature before placing the lid on container.
Freeze, enjoy, and share with friends!
Applesauce
12 apples (I prefer Gala)
Core and cut apples into large chunks (if you have an apple slicer, it will make the process much easier)
Add to large stockpot with 1 inch of water.
Cover and boil for 15 minutes.
Add apples to food processor or blender and process.
Fill freezer jam containers leaving 1/2 inch at top for sauce to expand.
Let cool until room temperature before placing the lid on container.
Freeze, enjoy, and share with friends!
Apple Butter
4 cups Applesauce
2 cups Apple Cider (or sugar if you want it sweet)
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Place all ingredients into a Crock-pot.
Place two butter knives or wooden skewers between crock-pot and lid (this will allow steam to escape and will thicken your apple butter).
Cook for 4-6 hours on high or until desired consistency is achieved.
Fill freezer jars with butter.
Enjoy on toast, ice cream, french toast, pancakes, or any other delightful treat!
Apple Crunch Muffins
Topping:
In a food processor, pulse nuts, 2 tablespoons raw sugar, and cinnamon until desired consistency.
Batter:
In one bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix together oil, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, applesauce, and vanilla.
Slowly add flour mixture and buttermilk to egg batter and mix until combined.
Fold in apple pieces.
Fill muffin tins that have been sprayed with Pam.
Sprinkle batter with topping.
Bake for 400 degrees.
*Adapted from an Ellie Krieger recipe
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