Category: Food

  • Brine Turkey Gravy

    Brine Turkey Gravy

    What I Used: Preserved innards from Uncle Peter’s Brine Turkey Preserved turkey juices and spices IN PAN from Uncle Peter’s Brine Turkey 1-2 Tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup white wine 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp flour 1/2 cup water (1)  Use canola oil to coat bottom of large pan. (2)  Sear preserved innards on high.  […]

  • Pumpkin Puree

    Pumpkin Puree

    Whether you’re trying to use every last component of that Halloween pumpkin or would really like to try “real” pumpkin pie this year, pumpkin puree is easy to make and incredibly versatile!  Here’s how I process my pumpkins into beautiful, orange mush for my personal favorites of cookies, muffins, and pie! What I Used: 3 […]

  • Dried Apple Chips

    Dried Apple Chips

    One of the things that I love about apples is how versatile they are!  In addition to the typical things to make during apple season, our whole family also enjoys dried apple chips, which are surprisingly easy to make! What I Used: Apples (2 per tray on the dehydrator) Apple peeler Dehydrator Snack bags (1)  […]

  • Fresh Apple Pie with a Lattice Crust

    Fresh Apple Pie with a Lattice Crust

    After picking an absurd amount of apples this year, I wanted to make apple pie(s) and, with the help of this recipe, set about making and eating/freezing several pies for us and our friends! What I Used: Crust: 2 nine-inch pie crusts Filling: 4 lbs apples (hand-picked apples run smaller, so I was using 10-12 […]

  • Apple-Spinach Fruit Leather

    Apple-Spinach Fruit Leather

    What I Used: 3 cups applesauce 1 cup packed fresh spinach (1)  Process applesauce and fresh spinach in blender or food processor until smooth.  You may need to add some water to get the pieces moving, but be careful not to add too much because it will significantly add to your drying time. (2)  Preheat […]

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