CS-017: Homemade Applesauce, Apple Cider Jelly & Apple Cider with Bourbon

Apples.  There are so many wonderful things we can make with apples.  In today’s episode I start with a foundation apple item that is easy to make and nearly everyone likes; homemade applesauce.  I then introduce you to a most-delicious Apple Cider Jelly recipe I found.  Lastly, I share with you an adult beverage of my own creation that I call the “Johnny Apple Kick”. Before getting into the Main Event, in the Garden Talk/Canning Talk portion of the show I talk about a quick and easy recipe I came up with for making your own version of the branded V-8 vegetable juice using jars of your home canned tomatoes along with simple garden vegetables commonly found in most people’s refrigerators. My Version of Homemade V-8* This juice turned out great!  Plus, it makes great Bloody Mary’s as well. * 1 quart of my home-canned tomatoes. * 2 stalks of celery * 2 carrots * Green or red pepper (optional) * Small onion or 2-3 pearl sized onions. * Salt & pepper to taste * 1-2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce * 1 its of Siracha hot sauce or 1 jalapeno pepper (optional) I used my Nutri Bullet 12-Piece Hi-Speed Blender/Mixer(affiliate link) to turn all the raw vegetables & tomatoes into a drinkable concoction. I love my NutriBullet because unlike other juicers it retains all the original fiber & pulp of whatever you put into it.  Plus, it’s super easy to clean.  I highly recommend it. Main Event – Homemade Applesauce, Cider Jelly, Cider with Bourbon I start out with an in-depth but easy walk-through of how easy it is to make and can your own applesauce.  My goodness, does it turns out great – and it’s easy! Here are links to the recipes I referred to in today’s show — * Mrs Wages Applesauce recipe * Marisa McClellan’s Mulled Apple Cider Jelly recipe and Marisa McClellan’s Food in Jars website. Johnny Apple Kick – Apple Cider with Bourbon * 2 oz Bourbon or whiskey * 2 oz Apple Cider * 1/4 – 1/2 oz lemon juice * 1/4 – 1/2 oz orange liqueur Pour over ice, shake, strain, serve.  Add additional apple cider to taste. Tools & supplies I recommend to make canning your apples much easier (all are affiliate links)  — Norpro Apple Master: The Apple Master is perfect for quickly peeling & coring your apples – especially if you have a lot of them.  One of the best specialty pieces of equipment I have in my home canning tool kit!  This version has a suction cup.  They have a version with a clamp too if you prefer. OXO “Goo...