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I love a good chocolate banana smoothie because it tastes more like a treat than a healthy breakfast. This one is creamy, filling, and easy to throw together when I need something quick in the morning or after a workout. I’ve also been making a point of getting more protein into my day, so I…
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I have been wanting to learn how to make cider for a long time. I still have fond memories of making apple cider with my grandparents on their farm when I was a kid. Every year they would pick up all the apples that had fallen on the ground at their small apple orchard and…
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Turn apple juice into homemade hard cider with this easy recipe. If you enjoy simple homemade living and making things from scratch, this is a fun fall project to try during apple season. Save it with your favorite fall recipes!
I have been dreaming about making my own homemade apple cider from a cider press for many years. This year my dream finally came true! It was a lot harder work than I expected, but making apple cider with a cider press was a great success. We decided to try to learn how to make…
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As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, juicy apples to get you in the fall spirit. Whether you’re looking to bake a classic apple pie, whip up a savory apple and cheddar quiche, or indulge in a sweet and spicy apple cider, there…
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Learn how to make homemade apple preserves with fresh apples, powdered pectin, sugar, and warm spices. This sweet and spiced canning recipe is perfect for preserving the flavors of fall and stocking your pantry.
There’s something so satisfying about turning a basket of fresh apples into something you can tuck away in the pantry for later. These homemade apple preserves are sweet, warmly spiced, and filled with tender pieces of apple, making them a little different from a smooth apple jelly or applesauce. This recipe uses powdered pectin to…
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