"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Grandpa Francis' Applesauce


applesauce cupcakes: the sauce
Originally uploaded by jek in the box

My grandpa made applesauce this way, and I''m sticking to it.

Quarter apples--stems, seeds and all. (Cut out the bad stuff, of course.)
Put a quarter inch of water in the crock pot and cook the apples for several hours, until they are soft and mushy.

When apples are soft, put them through a sieve or food mill. The seeds and stems will stay in the sieve to be discarded.

If you use Gravenstine apples they will cook down perfectly, but you may need to add sugar to the finished product. Other varieties of apples will cooperate to varying degrees. Just make sure that they are softened sufficiently before putting through the sieve.

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