• Inspired Learning
    • reading
    • writing
    • art
    • math
    • science
  • Creative Learning
    • Preschool Activity Bags
    • LEGO Learning
    • Field Trips
    • Lapbooks & Notebooks
  • High School Learning
  • Interest Led Learning
    • Delight Directed Learning
    • Cultivating Curiosity
  • Co-op Learning
    • CO-OP Class Ideas
    • Geography Fair
  • Privacy Policy

Walking by the Way

the road to inspired learning

  • Inspired Learning
    • reading
    • writing
    • art
    • math
    • science
  • Creative Learning
    • Preschool Activity Bags
    • LEGO Learning
    • Field Trips
    • Lapbooks & Notebooks
  • High School Learning
  • Interest Led Learning
    • Delight Directed Learning
    • Cultivating Curiosity
  • Co-op Learning
    • CO-OP Class Ideas
    • Geography Fair
  • Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Apple Factory

October 22, 2008 by Ami Leave a Comment

I came home from the Farmer’s Market with about 115 pounds of apples.  Now, I know this is small stuff to some of you, but for me- it’s a big deal! 

I made gallons and gallons of applesauce using Prima, Golden Delicious, Gala, Macintosh, and whatever else I had.  I saved the Haralson for pie filling.    It is the best filling EVER.  I will definitely use Haralson again next year.  They are pretty firm (not as firm as Granny Smith) and tangy with a hint of sweet as well as sour.  They are pie perfect!

Here is a picture of two gallons of sauce-

Here is a bit of it bagged up for freezing…why do you only see 7 quarts instead of 8?  Well, maybe one quart fell on the floor and exploded. 

On to the pie filling-

Thirty-two cups of apples cut up!


Thirty-two cups of apples made into yummy filling. 



I used this recipe, but I doubled the spices.  Two teaspoons of cinnamon for five pies seemed too little to me.  This concoction served a double purpose in my home; I wanted it to put in the freezer for winter pies, but also to fill my home with the sweet smell of fall, and I knew two teaspoons of cinnamon wouldn’t be fragrant enough for me.    The thirty-two cups of apples will yield enough filling for ten pies- woo hoo!

I don’t have an applesauce recipe to share.  Basically, I peel them then core them.  I fill up a pot (6 or 8 quart) with apple wedges and add 1-2 cups of water, lots of cinnamon, and 1/4 cup sugar.  I cook them until they are very soft, mash them with a potato masher, let it cool, and put it in freezer bags.  

Happy Cooking! 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: apples

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Meet Ami

Welcome! I’m a big believer in inspiring kids, cultivating curiosity, delight directed learning, living books, field trip adventures, and keeping your sanity while homeschooling. I hope you find something encouraging here today! You can learn a bit more about me here.

Connect with me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Subscribe

Search

Popular Posts

Make a Professional Homeschool Transcript with This Free Download

Make a Professional Homeschool Transcript with This Free Download

The Ultimate List of Homeschool Co-op Class Ideas

The Ultimate List of Homeschool Co-op Class Ideas

Giant List of Story Art Projects

Giant List of Story Art Projects

60 Super Geography Fair Project Ideas

60 Super Geography Fair Project Ideas

Creative Writing Dice Game

Creative Writing Dice Game

Copyright © 2025 · Simplify on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in