Preserving the Season: All About Apples

"As modern consumers, we’re accustomed to seeing perfectly formed, wax-shiny apples piled in grocery stores year-round ready to take their place in back-to-school lunch boxes, but did you know apples were once considered a prized staple in colonial America?  Today we’ll explore the history of the apple, its nutritional value, preservation methods and their practical uses, and why apples should be part of every modern homestead."