Before Autumn passes us by be sure to save some of the season’s flavor with one or more of these ways to preserve apples.
Apples are an amazing part of the fall season. They’re great fresh but also preserve well for the long, cold winter.
Apples are naturally sweet, high in vitamins, and work equally well spiced or plain.
Apples can also often be found rather frugally, ask around most folks who have a tree or two are often willing to share the abundance.
Use these ways to preserve apples and be ready to eat the fall fruits all year long.
Canning Apples
Preserving apples with canning is easy and full of tasty and easy options for long-term, shelf stable options.
Canning Chunky Applesauce
This my favorite way to preserve apples. I leave the peels on and only lightly mash the apples for a no-fuss and delicious snack.
Maple Apple Butter
Skip the heavily sweetened store-bought version and make your own apple butter with maple syrup.
Canning Apple Pie Filling
Be ready for pie quickly and easily by canning the filling now.
Easy Apple Jelly Recipe
Super flavorful and a great way to add fall to those lunch peanut butter sandwiches.
How to Can Apples
Can apple chunks for a variety of uses later with this easy tutorial.
PEAR APPLE JAM for a Delicious Combo Spread
Combine the best of fall fruits in this apple pear jam.
Apple Pie Chai Jelly recipe
Combine tart crab apple juice with spices for a delicious spread that is also great for gifts.
Drying Apples
Dried apples lend themselves to a variety culinary purposes from snacks to desserts and everything in between. They're light and full of filling nutrition making them perfect for road trips, hiking, and more:
Dehydrating Apples to Make Dried Apple Rings and Apple Chips
Super easy to make in the dehydrator. Apple chips are perfect for snacking, tossing into oatmeal, and mixing into cookies or muffin batter.
Solar Oven Food Dehydrator: Making Apple Chips
Have a solar oven? Dry your apples in there instead of a the dehydrator.
Apple Pie Leather
Make this as a healthy treat you can feel good about tucking into lunches and care packages alike.
Freezing Apples
Freezing is a wonderful option if you have the space and/or are tired of canning or dehydrating.
Apple Pie Filling Freezer Recipe
Make apple pie filling and toss it into freezer bags for quick thawing and pie baking during the holidays.
Make and Freeze Homemade Applesauce
This can almost be eaten as a sorbet for a delicious dessert. Let it thaw and use it the same way as canned applesauce.
How to Freeze Apples
Freeze apple slices for smoothies, tossing into oatmeal, using for crisps, and more.
Freeze an Apple Pie
Make and freeze an entire apple pie for a quick and easy from scratch dessert later.
Other Apple Preservation Methods
Want something a little different than the usual? The following options are full of fun and flavor.
Light Apple Vinegar
Use the peels and apple scraps to make your own apple cider vinegar.
Make Your Own Apple Sugar
Try making apple sugar for a natural sweetener for your drinks, baked goods, and more.
Store Fresh Fall Apples So They Last Longer
Apples are naturally made to last a long time when stored properly. This way you don't have to preserve them as much if you prefer.
Jennifer
Monday 15th of August 2016
Don't forget making your own apple cider vinegar!
Linda Loosli
Monday 5th of October 2015
Great article about apples! I love this time of year when I can buy bushels of them and preserve them!