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Recipes using garden-fresh vegetables from our Northeast Texas homestead garden.

Recipe: Apple Crumble Dessert From Home-Canned Apples In Syrup

by Texas Homesteader 

Last fall I was blessed with several large boxes of apples from my aunt’s apple tree. I wanted to make sure they didn’t go to waste.

So I canned apples in syrup, applesauce, apple butter and apple cider, dehydrated apples and made and canned apple pie filling

FOR WEEKS! 

Now I get to enjoy the fruits of my labor (oh my, I said ‘Fruits” of my labor. See what I did there??)

My favorite thing to make with these preserved apples is apple crumble dessert using the apple slices in light syrup. It’s delicious and comes together quickly for a delicious dessert when company surprises you with a visit. 

Bada-boom, bada-bing and dessert is being served! Looks and tastes like you toiled away in the kitchen for hours. (shhhh…)

If you have canned apples in simple syrup, here's a delicious apple crumble dessert recipe that comes together quickly. #TexasHomesteader

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Preserving The Harvest: Oregano

by Texas Homesteader 

I try to harvest and preserve all the fresh herbs I can. I finally got some oregano to grow. In addition to harvesting and using as much fresh oregano as I can, I also plan on preserving it for future use.

My dehydrating procedure is simple and requires no special equipment. Come see how easy it is to preserve oregano.

Preserving Oregano. Italian seasonings are my favorites. Because It tastes better fresh I like to grow and preserve my own. #TexasHomesteader

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A Simple & Fresh Homemade Garden Salsa: Easy. Healthy. Delicious!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

A fresh garden salsa can be the perfect addition to any meal. It’s vibrant, healthy and incredibly easy to make. With just a few fresh ingredients and a few minutes’ time you can make this flavorful garden salsa, bursting with freshness.

I've always said plant what you love to eat - we love salsa! See what I harvested from the garden for our homemade garden salsa at supper. #TexasHomesteader

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Recipe: Stuffed Bell Peppers – Makes Enough To Freeze Some For Later!

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

Stuffed Peppers are a favorite in our dinner repertoire. I love bell peppers and usually plant several bell pepper plants in my garden.

One of my favorite meals using bell peppers is making stuffed peppers.

Recipe: Stuffed Peppers. Delicious and makes enough to freeze for later meals too - Cook Once, Eat Twice. Enjoy Those Garden Peppers! #TexasHomesteader

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Harvesting, Preserving & Using Fresh Thyme

by Texas Homesteader ~ 

I’ve discovered my favorite herb to cook with is Thyme. It’s so versatile and it adds a delicious flavor to so many different dishes. And the price of growing fresh thyme in your garden is so much less than buying it – plus it’s much fresher!

Fresh thyme in metal bowl in front of wooden birdhouse. #TexasHomesteader

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