My apple tree bears fruit in July, I call it my Fuji apple tree, but I'm not really sure what type of apple. I just love my tree especially when the blossoms appear and the scent of apple blossoms fill my back garden with their fragrance.
I planted this tree in honor and memory of my Grandfather, Gene Coke, in 1989. It took about 15 years for my apples to taste good and sweet enough to can apple sauce or apple butter. This year I made apple butter.
First, I cleaned the organic apples, cut them and boiled them until soft. Then I put them through a hand turned sieve into my crock to simmer over night, with the spices added and sugar, the following morning I canned my apple butter, mmmm good.
Great gifts for dear ones and friends.
1 comment:
I enjoyed reading this. I like apple butter, but I was always puzzled by the name. I´m assuming it´s called that because of its smoothness and not because any actual butter is involved. :)
I am such a poor homemaker since I´ve been in Europe, and it´s really fun for me to see you there in your lovely home in Laguna Niguel performing all of these housewifely tasks. I have always thought you are an excellent homemaker, and you have confirmed that for me.
Do you ever get a chance to share your skills with others by teaching in schools or clubs? I sometimes think that homemaking is a dying art.
Keep in alive, dearest Debi.
Love, Elaine
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