tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post1131827229037742538..comments2023-12-19T21:33:35.500-08:00Comments on Increasingly Domestic: Making baby food: ApplesauceAmy @ Increasingly Domestichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02737334987729013382noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-67171251209180665422011-04-04T19:50:12.745-07:002011-04-04T19:50:12.745-07:00If you don't mind sweet in salads, I would som...If you don't mind sweet in salads, I would sometimes put apple peels in my salad, because the peel is highly nutritious! So if you can find a way to use the peels by all means use em!<br /><br />A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed that most of the healthful phytochemicals found in apples are concentrated in the apple peel rather than the body of the apple. These include the flavonoids and other chemicals responsible for apple's anti-cancer benefits. Apples have been shown in some studies to lower the risk of both breast and lung cancer. They also appear to improve lung function and reduce the incidence of asthma. In addition, they reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. When you peel an apple, some of these benefits may be lost.<br /><br />Read more: How to Understand Whether It's Healthier to Peel an Apple | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5210193_understand-its-healthier-peel-apple.html#ixzz1Ic4qBZqemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03348869914633914340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-15923843820590976582010-10-13T03:10:20.264-07:002010-10-13T03:10:20.264-07:00I've been making about 4 to 5 pints of cinnamo...I've been making about 4 to 5 pints of cinnamon applesauce a week, so I bought a nifty little device that peels, slices and cores an apple in about 3 seconds flat. Since you have an apple tree, I highly recommend it! Mine is a clamp on version of this one:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Back-Basics-Apple-Potato-Peeler/dp/B0000DE2SS<br /><br />I have a slow cooker, but it only takes aobut 10 minutes on top of the stove and a few seconds with a potato masher to make wonderful chunky applesauce for us grownups.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313716079029892053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-29767259943080403132010-10-12T16:53:18.280-07:002010-10-12T16:53:18.280-07:00Amy - What a fantastic idea! I have never heard of...Amy - What a fantastic idea! I have never heard of crockpot applesauce - but it looks delicious! I love the ice cube idea too. Thanks so much for linking to The Sunday Showcase. I'll be featuring this today. Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you have a wonderful week. ~ Stephanie LynnStephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689680764950586877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-70091763583369135502010-10-11T21:24:22.410-07:002010-10-11T21:24:22.410-07:00Looks yummy!!! I'm looking on your blog when e...Looks yummy!!! I'm looking on your blog when eden is old enough to eat...you have the best ideas!!!Noushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255272846499134334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-62893398676965023952010-10-11T20:59:20.994-07:002010-10-11T20:59:20.994-07:00Look at you making your own baby food, with your o...Look at you making your own baby food, with your own apples nonetheless! Bravo! I'm in complete awe...Gwen @ Gwenny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885824702813908626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-13848439854361557292010-10-11T14:43:45.146-07:002010-10-11T14:43:45.146-07:00How cute is this. If you need new recipes come on ...How cute is this. If you need new recipes come on over to our site and check us out. We d love for you to become a follower and be entered in this weeks giveawayEnvymycookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155928515881298884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-2690212241946182432010-10-11T10:04:54.254-07:002010-10-11T10:04:54.254-07:00I have many apples right now too- but now I have f...I have many apples right now too- but now I have found so many wonderful recipes and not enough of my too many apples now! =P <br /><br />Gorgeous child!!! Just beautiful- like mommy! <br /><br />Be blessed!katskraps4kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754175417964118604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838898467906694014.post-48029990228749124352010-10-11T09:05:56.049-07:002010-10-11T09:05:56.049-07:00Ohhh your efforts will so pay off! This is such a ...Ohhh your efforts will so pay off! This is such a fabulous idea! Way to go, girly!!! I'm so excited to be your newest follower of your delightful blog and I'd love to have you as a friend at Frou Frou Decor! Be sure to link up your sweet creations at my weekly link party, every Friday! Hope to see you there!<br />Hugs,<br />~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~Terrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542466908987252740noreply@blogger.com