Using apple peels and cores

Waste is expensive in more ways than one. That's why finding ways to reduce waste is important. The next time you bite into a juicy apple, don't toss the peel and core! These 22 ways to use apple peels will show you what to do with apple peels when you don't want to throw them away!

Waste is expensive in more ways than one. That’s why finding ways to reduce waste is important. The next time you bite into a juicy apple, don’t toss the peel and core! These 22 ways to use apple peels will show you what to do with apple peels when you don’t want to throw them away!

This apple scrap jelly recipe for canning is a delicious jelly recipe made from the scraps, apple peels and apple cores, that are left when preparing apples for other recipes, such as apple pie filling. It is also called apple peel jelly. The jelly has a great flavor and turns out a beautiful color! Homemade jellies are so great to give as thoughtful gifts.

Hmmm, we all love apples, don't we? If so, then there is no reason why we should not try making this homemade apple juice from leftover peels and cores. You probably would've thrown them out anyway. In previous posts, we already covered how to grow apples, the best apple pie recipe ever and also how

"During the late summer when Mother dried apples for her winter cooking the children were always on hand to help with the paring and to speak for the long curls of peeling and the cores. Each child received his or her core, carefully gnawed off all of the good part, and then counted up the seeds. The lucky one who had the most seeds at the end of the day was entitled to a whole apple of his own. There were other things to do with the apple seeds and peelings, too..." ~ Carol Ryrie Brink…

Fun things to do with leftover apple cores this season. Recipes, smoothies, skin care, gardening, and more interesting ideas!

Last week my friend asking on Facebook if anyone was interested in getting apples for 20 cents/pound. Uhhhhhh you better believe I want in on that. We are down to 2 jars of applesauce and this was the perfect chance to stock back up. This wonderful friend went and picked up apples for me and a few other people cause she's awesome like that. Here's my 80 pound stash: I went on pinterest and searched all sorts of canning recipes for ideas on what to make. Applesauce was a given. I also decide…

After making my Sugar Free Pear and Apple Sauce or if you have a lot of peels and cores left from a favourite recipe of your own, use them to make this pretty jelly. 20 apple peels, approximately 2 - 2 1/2 cups 6 cups water 1-2 cups unsweetened apple juice 6 tbsps pectin 9 cups sugar Bring the scraps and water to a boil in a large pot, then simmer uncovered for 30 - 45 minutes. Once simmered lay a large piece of cheesecloth over a colander in a pot. Pour the liquid and scraps in and leave to…

I hated the idea of throwing apple scraps away, so I went on the hunt to find alternative uses for them. I've compiled 10 uses for your apple scraps.

Save money and make a warm, comforting beverage from apple peels and cores. Perfect for fall gatherings, Apple Peel Tea is a low calorie, no extra cost beverage (since you are already purchasing the apples for another reason - applesauce, pie, cake, etc). The only cost is for the spices, but once purchased, they will last you a LONG time! Stretch your grocery dollar by using every bit of the produce you purchase.