tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post2842973702112169908..comments2023-07-11T07:27:49.207-07:00Comments on Natural Health and Prevention: Cultured Strawberry ApplesauceJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05144399569022199341noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-89385665918759440102012-07-18T14:33:41.822-07:002012-07-18T14:33:41.822-07:00Before you throw it away, maybe consider adding mo...Before you throw it away, maybe consider adding more honey and just not fermenting and eating it as a regular applesauce. Did you do teaspoons or tablespoons of salt? Also, fermenting products need to be left out long enough for the fermentation process to be completed, which for veggies is around 3 days and fruits about 1 1/2 to 2 days, except sauerkraut, which is weeks. I just did a post today that you may be interested in reading that discusses the reasons I switched over to pickl-it.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144399569022199341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-80498071539862570182012-07-18T13:29:55.505-07:002012-07-18T13:29:55.505-07:00I have read the posts on using pickl-it jars, but ...I have read the posts on using pickl-it jars, but haven't made the switch yet, as I usually just ferment something for a day or two before it goes into the fridge and have found no harm in doing so. <br /><br />No worries on the saltiness. I tried adding honey to a jar and sugar to another, some of my strawberry preserves to another and with no luck. The salt just overpowered it all. Ah well. Live and learn. I wonder if using kombucha and no salt would work? It just hurts a bit to throw all that fruit into the compost and not our bellies.And Livehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208810520657962098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-91106925388455008222012-07-18T09:26:02.782-07:002012-07-18T09:26:02.782-07:00I have not had a problem with it being salty, but ...I have not had a problem with it being salty, but it will not be really sweet. Due to some recent research that has surfaced, I have recently switched over to using jars called pickl-its that create an anaerobic environment for fermenting and thus reduce the amount of salt that will be needed in recipes. Since this is a recent switch for me, I hope to be able to go back and state this at the top of my fermenting recipes that use mason jars. Some folks think that mason jars are good for fermenting, but I have changed my stance and will be using the pickl-it jars from now on. Here is an example of a recent pickl-it recipe. http://naturallivingsocal.blogspot.com/2012/07/cultured-mondays-yellow-squash-pickles.html<br />I'm sorry that your batch came out salty...maybe the apples your are using were not as sweet as mine. I hope to find the time soon to make a note at the top of my recipes to that I am switching to pickl-it jars.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144399569022199341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-68820951515418027392012-07-17T20:31:34.135-07:002012-07-17T20:31:34.135-07:00I'm making this now and it tastes VERY salty. ...I'm making this now and it tastes VERY salty. Will the salt taste dissipate over time? If not, I'll have to sweeten this to try to cover the salt or dump it, sadly.And Livehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208810520657962098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-21004938920504336712012-07-14T07:16:56.046-07:002012-07-14T07:16:56.046-07:00I use water kefir or kombucha in place of whey bec...I use water kefir or kombucha in place of whey because we don't do dairy and have never had a problem. With most ferments, adding extra salt and leaving it longer works, but for sweeter foods, that wouldn't be ideal. :)And Livehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208810520657962098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-88690968279498757512012-05-23T11:53:26.073-07:002012-05-23T11:53:26.073-07:00This looks great! How do you decide how much whey ...This looks great! How do you decide how much whey to add? 3-6 T is a pretty big range.ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044722660252415100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-64224545117509387352012-04-07T20:15:35.425-07:002012-04-07T20:15:35.425-07:00Yes, the good bacteria feeds off the sugars in the...Yes, the good bacteria feeds off the sugars in the fruit. We have gone through a gallon and a half of this and my toddler loves it! I'm so excited to hear that you have made up all your goals and will start the fermenting process. I highly recommend Wardeh's book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods. I just bought it and am learning a ton myself! I will be featuring some of her recipes coming up over the next year.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144399569022199341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-48135858924673690022012-04-07T19:21:00.773-07:002012-04-07T19:21:00.773-07:00Ooh this looks so yummy! Does the healthy bacteria...Ooh this looks so yummy! Does the healthy bacteria feed off the sugars in the fruit?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550910783396000972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-74173294290726482212012-03-22T09:43:29.802-07:002012-03-22T09:43:29.802-07:00Those strawberries look so beautiful and fresh!
...Those strawberries look so beautiful and fresh! <br /><br />Your blog is fantastic - I am looking to feature some food bloggers on my blog & would love for you to consider the opportunity. Here's a link to the post with details : http://bit.ly/GHuRbRAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037699895006404209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-47749276431856699382012-03-20T14:03:22.769-07:002012-03-20T14:03:22.769-07:00I have never cultured applesauce before-fabulous i...I have never cultured applesauce before-fabulous idea and kid friendly too!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060822393422709736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-54799662285829619202012-03-19T09:09:40.097-07:002012-03-19T09:09:40.097-07:00Thanks for sharing this at Allergy Free Wednesdays...Thanks for sharing this at Allergy Free Wednesdays! Hope to see you next week!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067936002467829363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-72630859804724290252012-03-18T18:05:44.126-07:002012-03-18T18:05:44.126-07:00Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasu...Thank you for your submission on <a href="http://www.nourishingtreasures.com" rel="nofollow">Nourishing Treasures'</a> Make Your Own! Monday link-up.<br /><br />Check back later tonight when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts! :)NaturalFamiLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454325809521230159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-64060199964880330642012-03-18T12:57:47.764-07:002012-03-18T12:57:47.764-07:00I love this!!! It would be perfect for pregnant a...I love this!!! It would be perfect for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Would you be willing to post this to my pregnancy and breastfeeding superfood blog carnival, superfood sundays?<br /><br />http://www.painfreepregnancy.org/2012/03/superfood-sunday-fourth-edition-march.html<br /><br />Thanks!!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344898565653179265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-55320388391194036782012-03-17T13:30:04.546-07:002012-03-17T13:30:04.546-07:00Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing this. We'...Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing this. We'll give it a try when strawberry season comes around. Pinning this.Wonderwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462916045964512828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-27971450423562654092012-03-14T07:46:35.604-07:002012-03-14T07:46:35.604-07:00Mary, Another read has the same issue and this is...Mary, Another read has the same issue and this is what I recommend:<br />Cultures for Health (I have a link on the right side of my blog) sells Cadwell's Vegetable Starter which would probably work. It is a dairy free starter. You could also email Cultures for Health and see if they have any other ideas. They are a great company and very helpful.<br /><br />I hope that helps!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144399569022199341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-25842619835202212072012-03-14T05:09:53.878-07:002012-03-14T05:09:53.878-07:00What could be used in place of the whey? Extreme ...What could be used in place of the whey? Extreme allergy going on over here LOL. Looks good if I could get a replacement for the whey :)Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-81583571693004575552012-03-13T15:34:49.828-07:002012-03-13T15:34:49.828-07:00Amanda, There is no water at the top, but because...Amanda, There is no water at the top, but because this ferments so quickly, there will not be enough time for any mold to grow.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144399569022199341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-50720547279605765252012-03-13T14:58:33.668-07:002012-03-13T14:58:33.668-07:00That makes sense. Thanks Jessica! I'm going to...That makes sense. Thanks Jessica! I'm going to make it tomorrow. I can't wait.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844681564660613721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-10762351398858850352012-03-13T14:57:08.097-07:002012-03-13T14:57:08.097-07:00Great idea! I am going to make this right away! Ju...Great idea! I am going to make this right away! Just a question, will there be liquid at the top? Any time I've done veggies, they are always covered by liquid. Thanks!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626561190042990996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-88675736419717355992012-03-13T09:21:59.891-07:002012-03-13T09:21:59.891-07:00Sunny, Cultures for Health (I have a link on the r...Sunny, Cultures for Health (I have a link on the right side of my blog) sells Cadwell's Vegetable Starter which would probably work. It is a dairy free starter. You could also email Cultures for Health and see if they have any other ideas. They are a great company and very helpful.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144399569022199341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-91062853917527992742012-03-13T05:45:02.006-07:002012-03-13T05:45:02.006-07:00This sounds amazing! Unfortunately, my family and ...This sounds amazing! Unfortunately, my family and I cannot do whey. Any suggestions for a replacement?SunnyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17844817069102195744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-88534241992180965832012-03-12T21:10:24.039-07:002012-03-12T21:10:24.039-07:00This sounds wonderful! I love fresh applesauce; DH...This sounds wonderful! I love fresh applesauce; DH loves anything strawberry and to be able to eat as a probiotic - WOW! He has not jumped on the probiotic bandwagon yet so maybe I can use this to get some more ferments into him.<br />Thanks for sharing!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754630646856622104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-41899385089398716112012-03-12T13:38:53.281-07:002012-03-12T13:38:53.281-07:00My best guess is that they can not be fermented on...My best guess is that they can not be fermented on their own. I have made two batches of this recipe and both have come out just fine. I have also found recipes for making strawberry wine or hard cider where fermentation takes place, but the recipes mix strawberries with other fruits like apples. I would love to hear other thoughts on this subject or if people have tried strawberries with other fruits. Thanks for the great question, Sara!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144399569022199341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-75657150154446015572012-03-12T12:47:10.201-07:002012-03-12T12:47:10.201-07:00This sounds delicious! I am curious though, becaus...This sounds delicious! I am curious though, because in Sally Fallon's Nourishing Traditions, she suggests that you not ferment strawberries. How long does this apple-strawberry sauce keep for in the refrigerator? Thanks!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844681564660613721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571767357545821167.post-45376033270280064772012-03-12T09:01:16.328-07:002012-03-12T09:01:16.328-07:00I've made apple butter before but I will have ...I've made apple butter before but I will have to try making applesauce with strawberries. This looks a lot easier than I thought it would be. <br /><a href="http://holycannolirecipes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Holy Cannoli Recipes</a>Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11916755699616389906noreply@blogger.com