What to do with your apple picking harvest

Apple picking has become a wonderful fall tradition for people all across Canada! There is nothing like getting out into the fresh air with family and friends to stroll along rows and rows of fresh apples at the local orchard. Of course, the photo ops and farm market fare is a big part of the fun as well.

Once you’ve filled bushels, baskets and bags with sweet (or tart), crunchy apples, you may find yourself looking for a few different ways to use your apple picking harvest. To help out, here are three enjoyable suggestions for apple-licious options that are perfect for gifting, as well as enjoying at home.

Homemade Apple Butter

Give your freshly picked apples an extra long life by turning them into smooth, sweet, spreadable apple butter! Apple butter is a thicker, more caramelized, version of the standard apple sauce, making it perfect for spreading on toast or to be used as a dip. Make it in a slow cooker and allow the aroma to perfume your home with the fragrance of apples, cinnamon and cloves. Then, can it in jars to giveaway as gifts or to put up for winter. Once you have canned your apple butter, apply an attractive label to add a pop of prettiness to the jar and to note when the apple butter was made.

Dried Apples for Snacking or Crafting

Did you know that dried apple slices make an excellent addition to bags of potpourri and in wreaths? Of course they also make healthy, delicious snacks as well! After you follow the instructions from your favourite dried apple recipe, the thoroughly dried apples can be safely stores in airtight jars to use later. Just be sure to add a label to the jar, so you’ll know when they were dried and whether they are to be used for snacking or crafting.

Caramel Apple Kits

DIY Caramel Apple kits are a great way to share the fun of fall with friends and family. All you need are some apples, a jar of caramels, treat sticks and toppings like sprinkles, nuts or chocolate chips to dip the apples in. When you plan on giving this interactive treat to others as a gift, be sure to add a label to the jars or bags of caramels and toppings, plus an index card with assembly instructions to tie it all together.

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