Fuji Applesauce. 326/365

We peeled, sliced, cooked, crushed, and canned the last of the Fuji apples. We had some good 'ole girl time today working so diligently on making this applesauce. There were three of those big bowls full of apples which made eight quarts of oh-so-delicious applesauce. I am still surprised at how easy this process is of picking and preserving our own food. As we worked we discussed the fact that years ago this was the only way to have fruits and vegetables available for winter consumption.

Fuji Apples. 285/365

Never had one before today. Until recently, I've only purchased Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Harelson apples. I like a firm, somewhat tart apple. Maddie has made me broaden my horizons and purchase Red Delicious - her favorite - but I won't eat those. Today, at the apple porch, we arrived ready to pick our own (never had done that before either) Braeburns and Red Delicious. However, those trees had already been picked clean. What was left? Golden Delicious (too soft), Jonathan (too far to walk for those trees), and Fuji. While picking, we decided we should try one to be sure that we actually liked them. We did, so we bought eight pounds of Fuji apples. Eat up! Actually, we ate six of them before we got home.