The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network (LFN) is celebrating the changing of the seasons on Saturday, September 14th from 8am -1 2 noon at the Martin Farmers Market by encouraging individuals, families, students, and seniors to MAKE APPLESAUCE!
Join us for an Applesauce Day Celebration on Saturday, September 14th from 8am – 12 Noon at the Martin Farmers Market, 101 Main Street, Martin, TN 38237 – featuring LIVE MUSIC 9-11am, enjoy kid-apple-friendly activities, and win prizes throughout the morning.
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“We wanted to create a Tennessee tradition to celebrate the beginning of fall, broaden people’s knowledge about local apple varieties, encourage families to cook together, and to embolden culinary skills,” stated Caroline Ideus, Co-Director of the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network and co-manager of the Martin Farmers Market.
Apples are the featured Taste of Tennessee Harvest of the Month product during the month of September. Source your local apples locally from:
~ Northwest Tennessee Local Food Guide 2024 Magazine
~Pick TN Website: www.picktnproducts.org/listview/apples
Any day can be applesauce day!
Schools, Childcare Centers, Churches, and more….
Make Applesauce with us!
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Applesauce Recipe
Ingredients
4 medium local apples (2-3/4″ diameter) – peeled, cored and chopped (Visit Pick TN Website)
¾ cup water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Peel and core the apples. Slice apples in quarters or sixths. In a saucepan, combine apples, water, and cinnamon (You can add other spices like ginger or cardamom if you like). Cover the pan and simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the apples soften fully. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher. Add sugar to taste, but often none is needed.
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The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as a catalyst for a thriving and equitable local food system that is accessible to ALL.
Happy applesauce cooking!
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