Mosquitoes and apple butter

by renee

This morning for breakfast we had homemade biscuits and crab apple butter. The campground where we are staying has 3 large crab apple trees that have apples the size of regular apples and almost just as sweet. My mom came by to visit yesterday and helped the kids and I fill about 2 grocery bags. Last night we had an assembly line going in the trailer while we peeled and chopped apples for the crock pot. This morning, it was ready. It’s a little more tart than other apple butter, probably because it was made from crab apples and I only put in a little maple syrup to sweeten it as opposed to the ridiculous amount of sugar it commonly calls for. It was very yummy! Andrew says it’s not sweet enough (but then, nothing can ever be sweet enough for him!).

We are outside now, and we are being attacked by mosquitoes. We’ve sprayed ourselves down, are wearing those repellent bracelets and have a bug zapper going. Still, I’m about to cave and bring out the Deet.

There are still many more apples to gather and use. The kids want to bake apple pies for all our friends here. Sounds like fun, and a lot of work! The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak :). Of course, I would rather bake sugar free whole wheat apple pies, but that might not go over too well. So, we’ll probably head to the store and buy a bunch of pre-made frozen pie crusts and a big bag of sugar. Yikes! I haven’t bought (white) sugar for a few years now. Haven’t even had it in my house! There are plenty of other natural things to make things taste almost just as sweet. Okay, I’ll get off my soap box now. 🙂

Ahhh, Andrew is making a wonderful fire and the smoke is chasing those little buggers away!

If any of you would like some crab apple pie, come on by Welcomestop, site # 10. I’ll even let you specify, regular or sugar-free!

Please be sure to check out Andrew’s photo blog below of our travels in July. I think I stole his thunder a bit by posting this blog so soon after his.


Posted on: Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
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About the author: I am a daughter of the King, a wife, a mama, an artist, a homeschooler. I am creative and spontaneous. I have six adorable children. I run the graphic design department of our home based business. I love tea, slippers and chocolate. I enjoy hiking, swimming, flying kites, dancing, painting, and playing cars with my kids. My favorite sports are water polo and soccer. I also love to watch hockey and once played girl's hockey in figure skates in junior high. I think kick boxing is fun.

3 Responses to “Mosquitoes and apple butter”

  • Shawn Wiggins Says:
    August 26th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    A quick way to scare off the blood suckers is smoke. Wet wood is best for smoke, so get the boys to……

    Never mind, that was potty type – anyway, working on getting your plumbing parts and soap there, this weekend, maybe?

  • Shelley Wiggins Says:
    August 31st, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    Wish I would have thought of this while you were here, there is a lady in Benito (40 mins from us) who hand-makes all primarily natural products, such as all natural bug spray with a citronella base that works much better than the store bought stuff. Company name is Little Creek Suds ‘n’ Such. If you call Cheryl she may be able to work something out with you or put it on your list to check it out when you are up here again…phone number is (204)539-2574

  • gabe the babe Says:
    September 28th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    have you used the organic non-processed “white” sugar? it is vegan, organic, and non-processed. we have it here at our walmart but it is pricey. ive only had it a few times but it very good. might be lesser of a compromise.
    http://www.floridacrystals.com/Products.aspx?id=1