Omgoodness! Love this video. Looking forward to the apple scrap video and yes, the leather video. Jippeeeee! So excited 😁 😆 Thank you for sharing 🌷 😊 💖
Michele, your maiden voyage into home instructional videos is definitely a smashing success! Move over Martha Stewart! I've never made apple butter and had no idea it was so incredibly easy to make. I don't have an apple tree, but I'm pretty good at finding sales on fruit, so I'll be making some soon. I love that you addressed using all the fruit. Growing up in a family of seven kids, my parents would never let us waste food. We always had a huge garden that fed us all Summer, then my mother canned enough to get us through Winter, and right into Spring. If the vegetables or fruit had bugs or worms, my mother always cut around them and fed the scraps to compost pile. I hope you'll do a video on canning. It's the one skill I didn't pick up from my mother, and I'm rather afraid of trying it -- I don't want to poison us.
Good thing you can't see my face - I'm blushing! Thank you for that outrageous compliment! What a mom! Keeping a family (of any size) fed without relying primarily on the grocery store is a high-level feat. Thrift is not a new thing, as you are well aware. Women, and men, have practiced resourcefulness forever. I hope to help bring it back. I will do some canning videos, I'm sure, but if you're interested in learning the whole art, I would recommend checking out Homesteading Family's Abundant Pantry Canning class. It covers everything you need to know to can....well, anything! And the instructor, Carolyn, is not only knowledgeable, but a wonderful friend. Thanks so much for your comments, Tina. XOX, Michele
I just love your teaching style😊. The point on using less than perfect really hit home. I loath waste. Thanks for sharing a great video. Oh, and I love your sweet cottage🤗! God’s blessings to you ❤️
Thank you, Jackie! You are kind to say that. Zero waste and low waste aren't new concepts, are they? These are things our grandmothers did naturally. Blessings to you, too! XOX Michele
Carolyn Thomas suggested your channel - looks like a good choice. I love that you are very particular on not wasting anything. Love the spatula, one of my fav kitchen tools to save valuable food from going down the drain. Would love a video about your Apple vinegars. E
Hi Ellen, thanks for visiting. I am thankful Carolyn sent you over, that was so nice! I plan to make lots of videos along these lines. I am re-evaluating my vinegar-making method. It's always been kind of loosey-goosey and I am studying the subject in more depth, so come springtime I should have a better and more predictable method to share. In the meantime, I'm still experimenting. I'm with you, I love to make use of all the odd bits and pieces I can in some way. ~Michele
Oh Michele, I love this video!! You did such a great job!! And this recipe is wonderful. I love the idea of making apple butter using apples with the skin on - extra flavor, nutrition, and fast & easy!! And your upcoming videos sound wonderful!! Love, Mary
@@ChocolateBoxCottage - Oh Michele, You are so kind to say that. You have been such a wonderful friend to me too!! Your channel is such a delight to watch!! And I LOVE the cottage kitchen. It is SO charming!! Like stepping back in time to a quaint British cottage!! Love, Mary
Excellent! Thanks Michele for taking the time to show and encourage so many just how easy it is to use backyard apples! There simply is no comparison to the homemade goodness and quality.
I love your kitchen!!! I also loved your video with the recipe. I remember having some of my grandma's apple butter many years ago, & at that time I didn't like it. However, I was little. I think I would really like to try to make this recipe. My favorite apples are honey crisp. I don't have an apple tree, yet. I am looking at several trees to put on our property so I need to decide what types of trees to plant. So many good things to make, & learn!
I really think you would like apple butter now! 🍎🍏 Apples can be tricky in Texas. Hopefully a friendly gardener or local nursery can steer you to a variety that is happy with low chilling hours and high heat.
Thank you for posting. This is my first time using the crock pot. I usually bake it in the oven. l add the little red hot cinnamon candy just enough to give that extra kick. (From my Granny’s recipe)
I've got to share something with you. Ground beef, pork, chicken and any kind of meat that could possibly dry out while cooking........... This is the bomb, mix 3/4 tablespoon baking soda with 1/8 cup or so of water.... throw it in it, on it and around it or mixed in ground beef or pork ground chicken. It browns meat that wouldn't before it dried out. Steak too, say your steak was too thin to brown before it brunt or dried out. I found this on America's test kitchen it works and it will be good.... okay done. LOL ( adjust it ) You've helped me so much and are very kind and take your time to help. This is all I got now, baking soda is my friend.
You can use pears, they have less pectin so pear butter is a softer spread. If you want, you could combine pears and apples (with their peels) to increase the pectin content and get a nice, thick, rich butter consistency. Pear butter is sooo tasty, you've given me an idea! Thank you!
I agree with you, Melissa! I'm not sure whose idea is was to peel ALL the fruit and veggies that travel through our kitchen, but I thought t was time to rethink that! Thanks for visiting! ~Michele
Hi. I found you on our bread facebook channel. So happy for your youtube channel. I don't have backyard apples here, lol I'm in FL we have backyard oranges. I wonder if Azure Standard has apples? I'm going to check. This is a great video but I am having trouble hearing it, I have all my volume's on high. Is this my computer? Great to meet you
Hi Valerie, yes! The Art of Homemade Bread group from Homesteading Family is the best! Carolyn is such a wonderful teacher. Thank you for finding me! I do believe Azure offers apples, at least they do here in Oregon. I'm not sure about Florida, but it would be worth checking. And regarding volume, I wonder what is causing that. I do use a mic and it should be okay. See you over in the Homemade Bread group. :) Michele
Hmmm...that sounds like a good future video idea! Really, it's almost the same as starting with fresh apples, but the apples are already sliced. If you go over and watch my video on How to Dry Apples in a dehydrator - link here ==> watch I go over the easy steps to rehydrating your fruit for cooking. It couldn't be easier. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Elissa! ~Michele
You can make apple butter in a deep pan on the stove - pick one with a heavy bottom to prevent burning. You can also use a roaster pan and cook it in the oven.
Hi Tashi - yes, you can use frozen apples. They'll work fine! brown sugar and butter, yes please! You put love into everything you make, so I just know it will turn out delicious. Thanks for visiting, Tashi. ~Michele
This video is very informative, Michele! Thank you. I have a question: Do you know if I can use Asian pears to make a similar butter? I look forward to your video on how to make the apple scrap vinegar you mentioned. I never thought of making my own and it sounds like a great idea! Thanks again!
Hi Julie! You can use Asian pears, but there are 2 things to keep in mind. Pears in general have less pectin than apples so you will end up with a softer consistency. I call it Pear Honey - it is DELICIOUS. Asian pears are also a low-acid fruit and cannot be water bath canned unless the correct amount of acid (lemon juice) is added to adjust the pH. You could probably find this info in the Ball Blue Book. Make sure it is a recent addition for the most current info. You could, of course, skip all that and just freeze it, which works well. Love, Michele
I'm jumpin up and, can you tell...I'm always in a panic. Found a recipe for the vinegar. NP, My jar is a 8 or 10 qt. Vlasic pickle jar. It smells like pickles can I leave the cores covered with cloth on the counter till I can get the smell out with the dry mustard? Added baking soda too, this might work it will be later tonight or in the morning.
No need to panic, Valerie. You don't need the lid for the first month. You'll cover the jar with a clean piece of fabric or a coffee filter secured with a rubber band. Take a peek at Mary's Nest video and blog post here. how-to-make-homemade-apple-cider-vinegar In the meantime, yes baking soda is good for removing pickle odor. Make a paste and rub it into the lid and set in a sunny spot for a week or so. That usually does the trick. ~Michele
We don't eat a lot of jelly type things, so my apples went into vinegar. I made 10 different kinds, for different things. I did cooking vinegars, hair and medicinal vinegars and a 5 gallon bucket for cleaning and laundry. If I'm going to be stirring and monitoring vinegars, I might as well do them all at the same time. The house did smell a bit funky during the boozy stage 🤣
Oh boy, Linda, do I know what you are talking about. My kitchen smells like a brewery when I've got several vinegars going at the same time. People wonder about it when they visit, I am sure!! Now tell me about your 10 kinds of vinegar, that is quite an assortment! ~Michele
Omgoodness! Love this video. Looking forward to the apple scrap video and yes, the leather video. Jippeeeee! So excited 😁 😆 Thank you for sharing 🌷 😊 💖
Hello Ace, thank you for your enthusiasm!! 🌼Michele
I followed your tutorial and my apple butter came out perfect! It tastes delicious! Thank you my friend🍎💖
Yay! It is going to taste so good with homemade bread... Hugs, Michele
I have never made apple butter. You made that look super simple. On the “to-do” list it goes. I have a feeling you are going to keep me busy.
Sometimes we just need to re-think the way we've always done a task and when we do we find an easier way. I hope you enjoy your apple butter! ~Michele
Have enjoyed watching all of your videos today. Your kitchen is so light and airy and lovely! Love that round window!
You are so thoughtful and sweet! I just know we would be friends in person. Thank you, isn't that window a gem? I love it. XOX Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage I just love "focal points"...and unusual and charming are always good. It's so awesome!
Great video Michele! Please keep them coming🌸
Thank you for your kind words. I have so many ideas - my video creation skills need to catch up! LOL :) ~Michele
Great video!
Just came here from Mary's Nest channel and subscribed to your channel! I love everything apple 🍎🍏!! Thank you!
Thank you for telling me. I'm so glad you visited. I love Mary, too! Isn't she wonderful?! ~Michele
Michele, your maiden voyage into home instructional videos is definitely a smashing success! Move over Martha Stewart!
I've never made apple butter and had no idea it was so incredibly easy to make. I don't have an apple tree, but I'm pretty good at finding sales on fruit, so I'll be making some soon.
I love that you addressed using all the fruit. Growing up in a family of seven kids, my parents would never let us waste food. We always had a huge garden that fed us all Summer, then my mother canned enough to get us through Winter, and right into Spring. If the vegetables or fruit had bugs or worms, my mother always cut around them and fed the scraps to compost pile.
I hope you'll do a video on canning. It's the one skill I didn't pick up from my mother, and I'm rather afraid of trying it -- I don't want to poison us.
Good thing you can't see my face - I'm blushing! Thank you for that outrageous compliment!
What a mom! Keeping a family (of any size) fed without relying primarily on the grocery store is a high-level feat. Thrift is not a new thing, as you are well aware. Women, and men, have practiced resourcefulness forever. I hope to help bring it back.
I will do some canning videos, I'm sure, but if you're interested in learning the whole art, I would recommend checking out Homesteading Family's Abundant Pantry Canning class. It covers everything you need to know to can....well, anything! And the instructor, Carolyn, is not only knowledgeable, but a wonderful friend.
Thanks so much for your comments, Tina.
XOX, Michele
I just love your teaching style😊. The point on using less than perfect really hit home. I loath waste. Thanks for sharing a great video. Oh, and I love your sweet cottage🤗! God’s blessings to you ❤️
Thank you, Jackie! You are kind to say that. Zero waste and low waste aren't new concepts, are they? These are things our grandmothers did naturally. Blessings to you, too! XOX Michele
Carolyn Thomas suggested your channel - looks like a good choice.
I love that you are very particular on not wasting anything. Love the spatula, one of my fav kitchen tools to save valuable food from going down the drain.
Would love a video about your Apple vinegars. E
Hi Ellen, thanks for visiting. I am thankful Carolyn sent you over, that was so nice! I plan to make lots of videos along these lines. I am re-evaluating my vinegar-making method. It's always been kind of loosey-goosey and I am studying the subject in more depth, so come springtime I should have a better and more predictable method to share. In the meantime, I'm still experimenting. I'm with you, I love to make use of all the odd bits and pieces I can in some way. ~Michele
Got some in the crock pot right now! Thanks for the video!
I can almost smell it from here! 🍏
Oh Michele, I love this video!! You did such a great job!! And this recipe is wonderful. I love the idea of making apple butter using apples with the skin on - extra flavor, nutrition, and fast & easy!! And your upcoming videos sound wonderful!! Love, Mary
Thank you so much, Mary! I appreciate your encouragement more than you know. You are such a good friend to hold my hand all the way. XOX
@@ChocolateBoxCottage - Oh Michele, You are so kind to say that. You have been such a wonderful friend to me too!! Your channel is such a delight to watch!! And I LOVE the cottage kitchen. It is SO charming!! Like stepping back in time to a quaint British cottage!! Love, Mary
Excellent! Thanks Michele for taking the time to show and encourage so many just how easy it is to use backyard apples! There simply is no comparison to the homemade goodness and quality.
Hugs to you, Johnnie! Thank you for watching and for always encouraging me! XOX
Excellent! Thank You 😊
Thank you, Lula! I appreciate your compliment. Have a wonderful day. ~Michele
I made this today following your video. Perfect!!!
Hi Shelley! I'm glad to hear you tried it and like it! XOX Michele
I love your kitchen!!! I also loved your video with the recipe. I remember having some of my grandma's apple butter many years ago, & at that time I didn't like it. However, I was little. I think I would really like to try to make this recipe. My favorite apples are honey crisp. I don't have an apple tree, yet. I am looking at several trees to put on our property so I need to decide what types of trees to plant. So many good things to make, & learn!
I really think you would like apple butter now! 🍎🍏 Apples can be tricky in Texas. Hopefully a friendly gardener or local nursery can steer you to a variety that is happy with low chilling hours and high heat.
Thank you for posting. This is my first time using the crock pot. I usually bake it in the oven. l add the little red hot cinnamon candy just enough to give that extra kick. (From my Granny’s recipe)
Mmm how fun to add red hots! Love it. ♥️ Michele
Nice job.
Thank you, Linda! I appreciate your kind comment. I was nervous, this being my first video. XOX Michele
Great video. Thank you for great information :-)
Thank you so much, Andrea. I appreciate your comment. I hope you will enjoy my future videos just as much.
Great job on your video Michele! I love apple butter and didn't realize it was so easy to make! I look forward to more of your videos. 🍎🥰
Thank you Lena! I know what you mean, it tastes so good, it seems like it should be harder to make.
Thank you!!! 😘
Hi Pam! Thank you for watching. XOX Michele
I've got to share something with you.
Ground beef, pork, chicken and any kind of meat that could possibly dry out while cooking........... This is the bomb, mix 3/4 tablespoon baking soda with 1/8 cup or so of water.... throw it in it, on it and around it or mixed in ground beef or pork ground chicken. It browns meat that wouldn't before it dried out. Steak too, say your steak was too thin to brown before it brunt or dried out. I found this on America's test kitchen it works and it will be good.... okay done. LOL ( adjust it ) You've helped me so much and are very kind and take your time to help. This is all I got now, baking soda is my friend.
Right! America's Test Kitchen has shared some wonderful baking soda tips. It's really quite amazing how much you can do with it. ~Michele
Thanks for the tip
Apple butter mmmmmm😊
One of the best smells ever.
An excellent and thorough video. I can't wait to make this. Do you think pear butter could be made the same way?
You can use pears, they have less pectin so pear butter is a softer spread. If you want, you could combine pears and apples (with their peels) to increase the pectin content and get a nice, thick, rich butter consistency. Pear butter is sooo tasty, you've given me an idea! Thank you!
Love the fact of not having to peel the apples
I agree with you, Melissa! I'm not sure whose idea is was to peel ALL the fruit and veggies that travel through our kitchen, but I thought t was time to rethink that! Thanks for visiting! ~Michele
Hi. I found you on our bread facebook channel. So happy for your youtube channel.
I don't have backyard apples here, lol I'm in FL we have backyard oranges. I wonder if Azure Standard has apples? I'm going to check.
This is a great video but I am having trouble hearing it, I have all my volume's on high. Is this my computer?
Great to meet you
Hi Valerie, yes! The Art of Homemade Bread group from Homesteading Family is the best! Carolyn is such a wonderful teacher. Thank you for finding me! I do believe Azure offers apples, at least they do here in Oregon. I'm not sure about Florida, but it would be worth checking. And regarding volume, I wonder what is causing that. I do use a mic and it should be okay. See you over in the Homemade Bread group. :) Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage FYI: I could hear you just fine, Michele.
Oh I found them at Azure, are the juice apples ok since I'm not going to use them in a presentation or do I need the reg. apples? Ty
@@marblemountainkennels1212 Thank you, good to know :)
@@valeriepowell1736 They don't need to be perfect. If you found a good deal on juice apples, go for it! ~Michele
So, I would like to learn how to make apple pie from my dehydrated apples.
Hmmm...that sounds like a good future video idea! Really, it's almost the same as starting with fresh apples, but the apples are already sliced. If you go over and watch my video on How to Dry Apples in a dehydrator - link here ==> watch I go over the easy steps to rehydrating your fruit for cooking. It couldn't be easier. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Elissa! ~Michele
Thank you Michele! Loved it. I don’t have a slow cooker, what are my other options?
You can make apple butter in a deep pan on the stove - pick one with a heavy bottom to prevent burning. You can also use a roaster pan and cook it in the oven.
I love this :D have a blessed day John 3:17
The verse before that is a particular favorite, also. Blessings to you, too!! Thanks for subscribing! ~Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage yes it is :D
Oh my word! I love apple butter 🙂... I have some overripe apples in the freezer, can it be used? Also, brown sugar and pat of butter ok to use?
Hi Tashi - yes, you can use frozen apples. They'll work fine! brown sugar and butter, yes please! You put love into everything you make, so I just know it will turn out delicious. Thanks for visiting, Tashi. ~Michele
This video is very informative, Michele! Thank you. I have a question: Do you know if I can use Asian pears to make a similar butter? I look forward to your video on how to make the apple scrap vinegar you mentioned. I never thought of making my own and it sounds like a great idea! Thanks again!
Hi Julie! You can use Asian pears, but there are 2 things to keep in mind. Pears in general have less pectin than apples so you will end up with a softer consistency. I call it Pear Honey - it is DELICIOUS. Asian pears are also a low-acid fruit and cannot be water bath canned unless the correct amount of acid (lemon juice) is added to adjust the pH. You could probably find this info in the Ball Blue Book. Make sure it is a recent addition for the most current info. You could, of course, skip all that and just freeze it, which works well. Love, Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage Thank you, Michele!
I'm jumpin up and, can you tell...I'm always in a panic. Found a recipe for the vinegar. NP, My jar is a 8 or 10 qt. Vlasic pickle jar. It smells like pickles can I leave the cores covered with cloth on the counter till I can get the smell out with the dry mustard? Added baking soda too, this might work it will be later tonight or in the morning.
No need to panic, Valerie. You don't need the lid for the first month. You'll cover the jar with a clean piece of fabric or a coffee filter secured with a rubber band. Take a peek at Mary's Nest video and blog post here. how-to-make-homemade-apple-cider-vinegar In the meantime, yes baking soda is good for removing pickle odor. Make a paste and rub it into the lid and set in a sunny spot for a week or so. That usually does the trick. ~Michele
@@ChocolateBoxCottage Thank you I'm good then.
We don't eat a lot of jelly type things, so my apples went into vinegar. I made 10 different kinds, for different things. I did cooking vinegars, hair and medicinal vinegars and a 5 gallon bucket for cleaning and laundry. If I'm going to be stirring and monitoring vinegars, I might as well do them all at the same time. The house did smell a bit funky during the boozy stage 🤣
Wow that is so interesting.
Oh boy, Linda, do I know what you are talking about. My kitchen smells like a brewery when I've got several vinegars going at the same time. People wonder about it when they visit, I am sure!! Now tell me about your 10 kinds of vinegar, that is quite an assortment! ~Michele
What about brown sugar?
Brown sugar is delightful. 🌸 Michele
It will be nice if we could see the apples instead of only your hand and the knife
Hi Vivianne, thank you for your helpful suggestion. I am learning and will do better in future videos. Thanks again! 🌸Michele
You’re audio is way too low
I could barely hear
I'm sorry to hear that. :/ I'm not sure why. Thanks for hanging in there and for letting me know. ~Michele