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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Green Apple Butter , Biscuits and a Quilt

Apples , apples, 
Tasty as can be
Apples, apples
Share one with me!!!

Happy Green Apple Day, ya'll!!
Well it is not really Green Apple Day, but it is for me and all of those participating  in the blog hop !!! 
Carol @ Just Let Me Quilt is hosting the Green Apple Blog Hop

Have you been hopping along these past two days enjoying all of the green apple goodness? 
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Before we begin, you have to join me with a little treat. How about some homemade biscuits slathered with homemade apple butter? It is lip smacking good. Or would you prefer  it on toast? 
The quilt that I wanted to share is filled with "pure simple goodness", and I decided to call it  Green Apple Butter because of the colors. 

I started out with lots of wee 4 patches.


I arranged them in a pleasing format  and then whipped them up into a small quilt . 

                                                                     

GREEN APPLE BUTTER   measures 11" finished and is made up of 16 four patches. 

This is not a tutorial , but I do have the measurements if you are interested in making this super simple quilt. 

To Make This Quilt You Need. 

WHITE FABRIC -  CUT-  16 -  1 1/2" x 1 1/2" 

GREEN FABRICS-  CUT - 16 - 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" 

YELLOW FABRICS-  CUT- 16 - 1 1/2"x 1  1/2" 

BROWN FABRICS-  CUT- 16 - 1 1/2" x  1 12'

FOR BORDER- GREEN FABRIC - CUT- 4-   2" x 8 1/2"

CREAM FABRIC FOR CORNER BLOCKS- CUT-  4 -  2" x 2" 

From the white and green 1/12" squares piece 8  four patches and do the same with the yellow and brown fabrics for a total of 16 four patches.  Arrange your 4 patches into a pleasing design. Sew and then add your borders with your 2" cornerstone blocks. Wah Lah!!!! Your Green Apple Butter Quilt is complete.  You could have this whipped up in a day. Wouldn't it be darling as a gift? 

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I love making apple butter come fall time. Now usually I add my ingredients by taste just like Granny did. Below is a simple slow cooker recipe. 

SLOW COOKER APPLE BUTTER RECIPE

INGREDIENTS: 

5 lbs of apples- peeled and chopped

3 cups of sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon of ground clove

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut apples into 1 inch cubes. Place into a 6 qt.  slow cooker and sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of sugar over them. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours. 

2. Stir in spices and remaining sugar. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours. 

3. You can use an immersion blender to blend the apple mixture until it is smooth or put the mixture into a blender. 

4. Place into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a month. 
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Now grab your apple basket and with a hop , skip and a jump go visit the other ladies and see what delightful projects that they have cooked up. I am sure you will find loads of inspiration and you may find an apple or two. 🍎🍏

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The Joyful Quilter

 

MARCH 22

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Ms P Designs USA

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The Crafty Grammie

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Texas Quilt Gal

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As always,

Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa

 Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why. - Bernard Beruch

Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗🧵

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I miss and love you so much. 















62 comments:

  1. Creative little quilt. Thank you for the measurements and for the apple butter recipe as well. I also love that wood apples hanging in one photo.

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    1. Aaah thank you so much for the sweet visit, Danice. It was a simple but fun quilt to create plus I can display it for different holidays and seasons. Happy quilting.

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  2. Love that little table topper - so cute.
    In your recipe, do you know how much it makes? Looks like I'd be able to freeze some!
    Blessings

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Donna. I was able to whip up the quilt in no time. The recipe makes about 5 pints or so. That's a great idea on freezing some. I have water canned mine as well. I also like to make pear butter when our trees are loaded. Hugs.

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  3. Great job! Apple butter doesn't sound too difficult to make. Thank you for the recipe. I truly love your Little Green Apples quilt. Teensy, tiny pieces but oh so worth it!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Susie. Apple butter is super simple to make and homemade is divine. Lol I have really gotten into piecing the 1 1/2" squares lately. Happy quilting.

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Gretchen. The little quilts make me feel like I have accomplished something as I work on larger ones as well. Happy quilting.

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  5. Melisa your little mini is soooo cute! It always amazes me what pleasing patterns 4-patch make. I do have an issue though, including a photo of those biscuits was just cruel - LOL! Your apple butter recipe looks like a keeper.

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    1. Lol. I had to tempt you with the biscuits. Didn't I? Hee Hee! Four patches and nine patches are some of my favorite blocks to piece . Thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit. Hugs.

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  6. Adorable mini quilt, and your biscuits and apple butter look scrumptious!

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    1. You are so very kind, Elizabeth; thank you so much. It was a fun quick quilt to work on, plus I can tuck it among my decor. Have a wonderful evening.

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  7. Yes indeed apple butter is delicious! We freeze ours in half pint jars as we don't go through it very fast.

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    1. I have never tried freezing apple butter, but I am going to give that a try , Vicki. I usually water can mine, but freezing would make it a lot quicker. Thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit.

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  8. What a fun read! Love your little mini. We have what was supposed to have been a fruitless crab apple tree in our yard, that produces fruit every year. I just let the fruit drop for the wild turkeys to eat, but a friend discovered that they were apples. I am definitely going to have to try your apple butter recipe this year, when the crop comes in.

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    1. Why thank you so much, Joan for the sweet visit and kind words. Aren't the crab apple trees so beautiful when they bloom come springtime. We have one in our yard too, but I do as you do and just let the fruit drop. The deer love them. I need to look up some crab apple recipes too. Maybe the deer will share the crab apples with me. Lol. Happy quilting.

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  9. What a cute little quilt, Melisa! And that Apple Butter recipe sounds delicious! What's easier than the slow cooker? Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Lol Gotta love the slow cooker. My only problem with cooking apple butter using the slow cooker is that I keep going to sneak a taste as it breaks down. Lol. Have a great evening, Brenda and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.

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  10. Reading your post today was sheer pleasure. While spring is trying to make its way north, the mornings are quite chilly, and a burst of colour is most welcome. I'll keep your notes for the little quilt. I've been making a postage stamp quilt using 1 1/2 " bits, and there will be a fair number left over as the blocks needed are almost finished. I'll try to work them into your idea. We live in Nova Scotia and lots of apples are grown here. I'll try your apple butter recipe as well. In small half pint jars this would make a great hostess gift, or just a happy tasty gift to give anyone. Thanks

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    1. Oh Lynn that just warms my heart. Thank you so much. Isn't it so exciting to see the first signs of Spring? I bet you are having so much fun making a postage stamp quilt. I have always wanted to make a large one. I can just imagine the joy you have looking at each bit of fabric and the memories they hold. Oh yes, I think the apple butter would make a great gift. This recipe makes about 5 or so pints. There is nothing like homemade yummies. Happy Quilting, my dear.

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  11. Your quilt is so pretty and I love apple butter, yum!
    Hugs

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, dear Diana. It was a joy to piece and whipped up quickly. Lol I love apple butter and pear butter is good too. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs.

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  12. Adorable mini quilt - thanks for the info on how to make one. I think it will be a great basket liner for my Christmas treats I give the neighbors. I'll have to give the apple butter I try, my husband would love it!

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    1. Oh my that would be a wonderful idea, Karla. A basket , mini quilt and treats - who wouldn't love that. It did not take long to make it as well. Thank you for the sweet visit and hope you enjoy the apple butter recipe

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  13. Sounds so good!!! Cute mini, and of course adorable photos!!!

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    1. Lol I have to limit myself on eating the apple butter with biscuits, Nancy. It is so yummy. Thank you so much for the sweet visit. Hugs.

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  14. What a treat, Melisa! Cutting instructions for your darling little quilt and the recipe for apple butter? SEW sweet!! (And I'll have my apple butter on those tasty looking biscuits, please.)

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    1. Aaah and what a delight that you joined me as well. Thank you so much , Joy:) for the sweet smile and visit. The little quilt was a fun quick project . Happy Quilting.

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  15. I'll take my apple butter on those homemade biscuits, please! The little quilt is so adorable and I love it rolled around the spool. I look forward to apple season here in western North Carolina and may just try the butter recipe. I really enjoyed your hop post!

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    1. Oh , Jeanna the apple butter biscuits were so good. I wish I could send them right over to you. I am going to keep my eye out for more of the wooden spools, I just put this one on it for a whim and loved it. Thank you for dropping by for a sweet visit. Hugs.

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  16. Sweet and tender apple temptation!! The small duvet is beautiful. Hugs

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    1. I just love when it is apple season. I could eat them right off the tree and always enjoy sweet treats made from them. Thank you for the sweet visit, Isabel. Hugs.

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  17. Adorable quilt. I would love my apple butter with biscuits too please! Thanks for the recipe!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Karrin. It was a quick ,fun, wee quilt to make. It is nice to feel like I have accomplished something even if it is small. The apple butter biscuits were mouth watering. I sure wish I could send them your way. Happy quilting.

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  18. What a sweet little project, Melisa! I love your apple butter colors, and you're making me want biscuits and apple butter right this minute. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. We love baking biscuits around here and biscuits with apple butter is so yummy. I had so much fun making this little quilt too. I hope you are having a great week and thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit.

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  19. Your quilt is just the cutest and looks beautiful next to your apple butter. The colors go well with your apple butter! I used to make apple butter when my kids were little. Thanks for sharing your challenge project and that recipe!

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    1. Aaw so sweet that this brought back warm memories of making apple butter for you dear children. Thank you so much Carol. It was such a fun challenge and this little quilt was a fun one to make that I can use year round in my decorating. Happy quilting.

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    1. Aaah thank you so much , Sandie. It was fun and fast which is always a delight to me. Lol. I look forward to seeing your project. I know it will be pure sweetness. Happy quilting.

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  21. That such a cute quilt - Green Apple Butter Quilt - is absolutely perfect. Your biscuits look outstanding. The apple butter looks fantastic; thank you for sharing the recipe. I love that it's made in a crock pot; I used to make apple butter but it was always so time consuming so this recipe is a keeper I'll be making come fall.

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    1. I hope you enjoy this recipe, LJ. The slow cooker makes it so much easier ; the only thing is that I kept going back to it getting a taste before it was completely cooked. Lol. Thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit. Happy quilting.

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  22. Darling little quilt and perfectly named! Thank you for the recipe!

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    1. Aaah you are so very kind, Charlene. Thank you so much. It was a quick and fun quilt and the apple butter is so yummy. Have a very lovely evening.

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  23. Your green apple mini quilt is darling, Melisa. Love it wrapped around the spool. Sad to say, but I don't like apple butter.

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    1. Aaah thank you, Robin. I wrapped the little quilt  on the spool on a whim and really like it.  It did not take long to whip this little quilt up at all.  Lol I think apple butter is one of those things you like or don't. Wednesday hugs. 

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  24. What a cute little quilt! I have a jar of apple butter in the pantry, saving it for "later". Perhaps I should open it and enjoy it instead. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Oh yes go sneak a taste of the sweet apple goodness. Lol. Thank you so much for the kind words on my little quilt. I look forward to using it throughout the year as a little mug rug or on display. Have a great evvening, Sharon. Hugs

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  25. Melissa your Green Apple Butter mini is just the cutest! 1 1/2" squares? Oh My! thanks for sharing your apple butter recipe. It sounds as yummy as your mini looks, especially wrapped around the beautiful spool. Thank you for sharing both.

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Carol. I have become quite smitten working with 1 1/2" blocks and I adore 4 patches. It was a simple quilt but loads of fun to work on. Have a wonderful Thursday and Happy quilting.

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  26. Gotta love a man who asks, "Why?" LOL That little mini is super wonderful and filled with green goodness. I loved all the photos of it in different places. I'm a day behind, but I'll catch up with everyone, starting with you!

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Susan. It was a quick little quilt to work on and will be a fun one to have on display. Have a great day . Hope you are getting in a bit of quilting yourself.

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  27. Your mini is adorable and thanks for sharing the Apple Butter recipe. Your are too sweet.

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    1. Aaah thank you so much , Carla for stopping by for a visit . I had a lot of fun working on this super simple quilt. Happy quilting.

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  28. What a cute little mini quilt/table mat. At least that is what I would use it for. So many colorways running through my head right now. Thanks for the tutorial and your inspiration! Your recipe for applebutter is exactly the recipe I got from my Aunt Rosey. How 'bout that?! I was noticing yesterday that I only have one jar left of mine on the pantry shelves. It's a long time til apple season.

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    1. Isn't it delicious. Yikes just one jar ; you are going to have to make it stretch. Lol. I just adore 4 patch quilts and this was a fun one to work on . Wouldn't a patriotic or Halloween one be cute too? Have a great evening. Hugs

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  29. Your mini quilt is so sweet! Amazing how quickly you can whip up a quilt, new design, or recipe :) Have a wonderful day, Melisa ♥

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    1. Aah you are so kind, Carol . Thank you so much. The mini quilt was a fun and fast project. I hope you have a wonderful evening. Hugs.

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  30. Love your simple and beautiful little quilt!

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    1. Thank you very much, Gail. It was a delightful little project to work on and I look forward to using it throughout the year. Happy quilting.

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  31. I just love how you share stitching nd recipes. Thank you so much. The quilt and the apple butter are a must do. 🥰

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    1. Aaah you are so welcome, Debbie and thank you for the sweet visit and compliment. I hope you enjoy making the apple butter. One year I followed the same recipe and used pears. No pears this year though. Have a wonderful day and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs

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