S3E30 (100th show) What to do with extra apples & pears - ripen tomatoes before frost, Guest author Rayna Andrews - The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show.

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What to do with your apples and pears

In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk about what to do with extra pears and apples

1. Can them. Canning pears or apples are easy. You can create a light syrup or can them in their own juice. You can even add cinnamon for some extra flavor. This makes a quick addition to a fruit salad in a pinch or with a few more ingredients you can make…
2. A pie! Pear or apple pie is delicious and easy. You can use your own canned fruit or fresh fruit.
3. Speaking of pie, you can make and can your own pie filling. To do this you do have to purchase something called clear jel which is mostly found online, however, if you ever want to make a really quick and delicious pie, your own pie filling is worth a little effort in the fall for a year round treat.
4. A great idea for an on-the-go snack is dehydrated pears or apples. This is easily done and can enjoyed in many places and kids love them!
5. Pear chutney quite delicious on a nice pork chop or ham steak. It adds a great sweetness with the saltiness of the meat. Give it a try!
6. Juicing this fall fruit is another great option, and you can easily can the juice for year round enjoyment. It stores well and always nice to have on hand.
7. You can also make a really delicious honey with the skins of the apples or pears. If you know any vegans they can appreciate a different kind of honey. It does take a little more work than some other canning processes, but it’s worth it for the delicious flavor this honey has.
8. Jam is easy to make and make great gifts.
9. If you have pear or apple juice, making jelly is easy. A little more mild than a berry jelly but still good on a pb& j or a great pairing with some toast or biscuits.
10. Freezing pears is another option, if you don’t want to can them. There are many options and ways to freeze them based on how you will use them.
11. I saved the best for last. Pear or apple butter is a real treat. With the help of a slow cooker you can cook your mashed pears down over time and can the fruit butter for long term storage. It’s definitely worth a try. Also, when the fruit is cooked down slowly, there is less of a need for any extra added sugar.

In segment 2 Joey and Holly talk about Getting your tomatoes to ripen before frost

Just before the first frost, remove all mature, greenish white fruit from the vines. They should be solid, firm, and free of defects.
Remove the stems, then clean and dry the fruit. Individually wrap each tomato in a piece of newspaper.
Store wrapped tomatoes in a cool (60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit), dark location, such as a basement or cellar.
The wrapped fruit can be placed in a single layer in a box or on a table.
Inspect the tomatoes frequently and discard any damaged or decaying fruit.
When the tomatoes begin to color, remove the newspaper and place them at room temperature.
An alternate method is to leave the green fruit on the vine and pull up the entire plant. Hang the tomato plant upside down in a cool, dark location. Pick the fruit as they ripen.
Green tomato relish
Fried green tomatoes
Baked green tomatoes
Green tomato pie
Green tomato salsa
Green tomato and bacon soup
Green tomato bread
Green tomato parmesan instead of chicken or eggplant parm
Pickled green(continued)