Tag Archives: apple butter

Giveaway: By Hand Magazine and Tote Bag

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Marisa

One of the reasons I started canning was that I wanted to make something. I wanted to find a way to make something in my own little kitchen that would last longer than the twenty minutes to eat a meal. … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Make Apple Butter and How to Use It

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Marisa

Last Friday, a piece I wrote about making apple butter ran on Simple Bites. For those of you who’ve been reading this site for awhile, the technique won’t be unfamiliar to you. It’s essentially the same one I use for … Continue reading →

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Fruit Butters (Peaches, Pears and Apples)

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Marisa

As a kid, I was fascinated by the lives of long-dead historical figures. I devoured those blue-bound “When They Were Young” biographies, absorbing the childhood details of Helen Keller, Susan B. Anthony and Clara Barton. I was a particular fan … Continue reading →

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