Canning or Freezing
Most of our Grandmothers did not freeze their fruits and vegetables, most of them canned them. So you might not have an heirloom recipe handy about what to freeze or how long to keep them in the freezer. The reason I make this big statement is that our freezer today keep food at a much colder temperature. Many of us own a deep freezer and most of our Grandmother's freezers could not keep ice-cream frozen. I do not think I make a major leap here.
I was talking to a friend about prepping apples to can for apple pie filling.I thought about her dilemma for a while and then had a dah moment realizing I freeze my apple pies since I do not cook my apples for pie filling. i like using Granny Smiths that are a bit tart and hold their shape so nicely when baked. I cut up all the apples and then put them between double crusts or make a braided top crust if I am going to use it soon. I then bake them for an hour and they look great and taste great. I cover these pies with plastic wrap, then foil and then plastic wrap again. This way I do not have freezer burn and this is the only way I know how to cover the pies to keep the crust from drying out. If you have another way, please share it with us!
I had an apple tree in my back yard for years that had great apples for apple sauce. And I used my grandmothers recipes for apple sauce. One recipe has almond slivers in the mix of sugar and cinnamon. I admit I feel lazy this year since I did not can anything.I have been reminded that last year I over did it and have jars for another year. There will be lots given as presents.
Talking about presents, Martha Stewart says to start your craft projects now to give as gifts. If you are planning on making a cookbook you should be collecting all the recipes and check on line all the new printing options from the company of your printer. They might have great options available to make your cookbook a true heirloom. Check out Bon Appetit's notebook for your recipes. All things to make your project easier. Start Now!
I was talking to a friend about prepping apples to can for apple pie filling.I thought about her dilemma for a while and then had a dah moment realizing I freeze my apple pies since I do not cook my apples for pie filling. i like using Granny Smiths that are a bit tart and hold their shape so nicely when baked. I cut up all the apples and then put them between double crusts or make a braided top crust if I am going to use it soon. I then bake them for an hour and they look great and taste great. I cover these pies with plastic wrap, then foil and then plastic wrap again. This way I do not have freezer burn and this is the only way I know how to cover the pies to keep the crust from drying out. If you have another way, please share it with us!
I had an apple tree in my back yard for years that had great apples for apple sauce. And I used my grandmothers recipes for apple sauce. One recipe has almond slivers in the mix of sugar and cinnamon. I admit I feel lazy this year since I did not can anything.I have been reminded that last year I over did it and have jars for another year. There will be lots given as presents.
Talking about presents, Martha Stewart says to start your craft projects now to give as gifts. If you are planning on making a cookbook you should be collecting all the recipes and check on line all the new printing options from the company of your printer. They might have great options available to make your cookbook a true heirloom. Check out Bon Appetit's notebook for your recipes. All things to make your project easier. Start Now!
Posted by Hella at 9/23/2010 9:55 AM 
Categories: Cookbook Writing, More than recipes, Holiday Gifts, family recipes, writing your family cookbook
Tags: canning recipes cookbook writing Create a Family Cookbook create a cookbook
Categories: Cookbook Writing, More than recipes, Holiday Gifts, family recipes, writing your family cookbook
Tags: canning recipes cookbook writing Create a Family Cookbook create a cookbook
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