Spring Pantry Cleaning (PART 1) \\ Making Pumpkin Puree, Apple Juice, Freeze Dried Onions

Preparing for another year of preserving the garden harvest by cleaning out the homestead pantry.
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[@robertacleary5256]

Being a mother of five you look wonderful 😊my 5 are adults now 😂I love your channel 😊I’m 80 now still canning not like I use to 😊STILL LOVING IT 😊

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

❤❤

[@maei7287]

I use baked pumpkin water to make nome made pumpkin spice syrup for coffee. So good for drizzling over fall deserts as well!

[@savy6623]

This channel is my happy place. It's just so relaxing to watch everything you do❤

[@bebomora7391]

I so so agree you couldn’t have put it better this channel is my happy place. 😮😊

[@delanietrusty8051]

I agree - it is also a great motivator for me to get busy :)

[@junefariss4433]

Thanks for sharing. You look great! Best wishes for a healthy baby & delivery.

[@lindabjork2067]

That chopper makes a great cole slaw. We love the little squares that is a result of chopping up cabbage with that chopper.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Love that idea!

[@joannak4640]

Hi Becky! As always it's so nice to hear from you 😁 If you slice your onions in rings(all layers together) you will get a finer chopped onion. Just little FYI ❤️ You are looking so fabulous!! I can't wait for baby # 5 🤗

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Love that idea!

[@luxe_body]

I'm just hear to say your kids make me smile so much in your videos. They're so funny and happy. Thank you for creating enjoyable content 🤍

[@susanfreeman6350]

I love all your helpful tips even though I don’t need to store the volume of food you need. I cannot get over how big that little baby is getting. You really look amazing. Although I only had two children, I was all about getting things in order well ahead of time. Having lots of freezer ready meals supplemented with meals brought by friends really made those first few weeks after giving birth easier. I just love the happy vibe of your household and am praying for a serene birth for you. Cannot wait to see baby number 5!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@scott5497]

Try using a canning lid to clean out the pumpkin. Works great.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thanks for the tip!

[@carianderson646]

OK I have to share!! When you clean your squashes!! Use a canning lid and scrape the seeds! It is a game changer. Sure enjoy your channel! Hello from Utah!

[@LA-mn7jr]

Would love to see more of how you're using the freeze drier. Thanks so much!

[@objektivone3209]

At last I found an American youtube channel that maintains its focus on serious self-sufficiency. Otherwise, I only had English ones left after I had stopped following the American ones.

[@cbass2755]

I bought a chopper like that from Target. The best spent money ever….I love it

[@yukey2587]

The steam juicers are beyond excellent! They use them a lot in Sweden, where I lived for a time. That juice comes out so stinkin' hot, I pour directly into sterilized bottles and snap the tops shut, just like the nice Swedish ladies taught me. No water bath required. The result is "saft". Mix it 25% saft, 75% water, and it is wicked good juice. Btw, it gets so hot, the pectin gets wrecked, so making jellies out of the juices is pretty difficult.

[@kathyme2882]

Watching your channel has been peaceful and wholesome. All the best to you.❤

[@MyFullHouse2011]

Hello I’m Natasha just now joining your channel I found you looking for gardening videos. Im a mother to 7 and baby #8 on the way! I’m 34 and just about to start my first garden, do y’all have a video on how to start a garden tips and tricks? I just love watching your videos they have been so motivating! Thank you for sharing your passion with us all! Have a Blessed night!

[@ElPar01]

Grind up those onions and make onion powder! YUMM

[@AlinaGhost]

You do such a good job. I find it fascinating and you’re inspiring me to make some changes (small but changes nonetheless) in my own lifestyle. Thanks!

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

What a blessing!

[@polgara28]

Great video! Very informative. Glad you found something to save you some time and energy!

[@tinyshedlife]

Using your cool bot link soon! We just added an 8'x15' pantry to our shed house and I can't wait to fill it! We totally shifted our goals after finding your channel. Congratulations on the new baby!!

[@kimlettau4167]

Love seeing the kids help you! You're looking great!! God Bless ❤

[@gregbalc8300]

Thank you for the video, always so educational!

[@MyHumbleNest]

Having backup onions will be great. I had a bad harvest last year and had to break into a 20 year old #10 can of dried minced onions from the local storehouse. I filled one quart jar with the minced onions and powdered the rest in a food processor and got another quart of onion powder. I hope my harvest is better this year so I have fresh onions again. You are sure getting it all done before baby comes, blessings to you.

[@jonesjl99]

Use a small canning lid with the seal removed to scrape your pumpkins. The sharp edges do a great job and it’s easier to hang onto. Works like a champ!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thanks for the tip! Love that idea.

[@ramonasurprenant2122]

I have that onion chopper and love it! I use it for all kinds of vegetables 💕

[@denisewalsh9873]

I have a similar chopper. I love it. It saves so much time

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video

[@lundholmproduction]

Do understand this and the importance to serve your kids healthy food. Everyone can do this in some form. Dont afraid to try you get there. This is also my go to calm place

[@BecomingMrsPost]

This is such a helpful video! Thank you!

[@natt417]

I have a huge pumpkin that I wasn’t sure how to store so definitely going to try the removing fluid as it was so much last pumpkin!

[@haleymacklin]

Love this vid, some great ideas for extending produce. Big love from the east coast of Australia x🌈

[@Susana9928]

Que hermoso todo lo que hace, es bellísimo ☺️

[@sgrvtl7183]

Wonderful! thank you for sharing with us, always a pleasure to see your videos pop up on my screen. Good Luck with your new baby coming, You look very healthy, rested and happy💗💚💜🤎💙 Blessings to Your Family~

[@janamizak4716]

God bless you ❤love you videos 😊Take care of yourself and your family

[@fabonline9389]

I have successfully freeze dried many types of squash puree and powderized them. They reconstitute well and if you vacuum seal them in mylar will last very long. A chamber vacuum sealer will do mylar bags. I also vacuum seal in mason jars since I don't can as much any more.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I’ll have to try that! I’ve done pumpkin purée in the dehydrator but haven’t tried the freeze drier yet.

[@rik80280]

I have a different model, but those choppers are Amazing for making salsa. All the peppers pieces end up in uniform sizes. And it’s great for kids to help, because it’s so easy. I use the little dice for the jalapeños.

[@citygirlhomestead]

great job

[@jobecki]

Garlic freeze dry great too, and then you can grind into garlic powder

[@reapergrim76]

Great stuff! 👍

[@pugpreslar711]

You are AMAZING! Love your channel….

[@susanwilliams1881]

Thanks for sharing

[@pastoritza]

I also chop Bell peppers, apples, and many more. Really time saver

[@deltorres2100]

Yes, I have a chopper that size the jumbo one that I probably had about 12 years I use it sometimes when I don’t feel like dicing potatoes for breakfast for sure I use it for Thanksgiving to chop up the bell pepper, the onion, and whatever else celery whatever else I want to put in there it dices very well like I said I’ve had mine about 12 years and I use it occasionally but for sure on Thanksgiving prepping

[@RyanMercer]

You had my wife's attention at pumpkin. We've already been preparing where we're moving our patch to this year 😂

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Haha!

[@dorothyrhodes4657]

Ty for sharing your pantry video.

[@dorothyrhodes4657]

Becky a few tips. I use my big electric roaster for 🎃. I pickle my jalapenos in a half and half boiling water and vinegar solution using a 1/2 t salt per pint, ( you can just pour over and it will seal and keep for years, no boiling water bath.) At some point, you will have to let the runners take over in your strawberries ( because the mother plant is generally only good for several years . And then production gets less and less!) Also if you don't just love pre roasting your vegetables for salsa, ots much cheaper and quicker ti process in the food processor and then heat and seal your salsa! We love ours this way - simple easy and quick. I never diced any of my tomatoes but I quarter them and seal in jars. They readily disintegrate into small pieces this way. Or if I truly want diced tomatoes I take a long kitchen knife and slice them up in the jar by running the knife through them once I unsealed the lid! I too love my steamer juicer . It's made grape juice into a one day job instead of 5-6 days job. Don't worry. I'm not critical of your work. I love your videos. I've just been wanting to share some time saving techniques w you for a long time. Best wishes ❤️ keep on gardening and preserving. I know I will. I love it just as you do. Btw does your onion seeds come up well direct sown in the spring? I haven't had much luck. Thank you for any tips you have. You are a very hard worker ❤️

[@ashleyt6237]

I love these types of videos! I’ve canned pumpkin (and squash) before by leaving it in chunks and pressure canning. I puréed it when I was ready to use it. By using a wide mouth pint jar, I could use my immersion blender and purée right in the jar.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

That’s a great way to do it!

[@karriemb4184]

You look so beautiful !!! Love that your children were so helpful too !!! I need to work on deal with my onions too …. Also some sweet potatoes….. I wanted to try making some sweet potato chips by dehydrating them!! So fingers crossed 🤞 Have a beautiful day !!!

[@tinaadair7632]

I have that same steam juicer. I LOVE IT! I juice apples, pears, elderberry, blackberry, raspberry. Makes making jelly so much faster. Hope you enjoy it.

[@tinaadair7632]

If you peel and core your apples you still have the pulp which will make applesauce!

[@PrayerWarriorMama]

I love your channel and always learn something from your videos so thank you ❤. I also freeze dry and was wondering where to buy the storage containers you used at the end of this video. They looks great to keep freeze dried bags organized! Wishing you the best with delivery and expanding your family! 😊

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

I need to do the same! I tend to have so much left over and it gets so messy lol I want to try pumpkin pie too. never eaten it!

[@cindyhardy4799]

Congratulations on the newest family member. So happy for all of you. I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. Thank you for what you do I can see it is a lot of work and a labour of love. Where do you get your spices (i.e. cinnamon)? I really like the larger glass container.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I get most from Sam’s Club. They have a line Members Mark bulk spices that are all organic and relatively inexpensive.

[@cindyhardy4799]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead Thank you. 🙂

[@ChristineSpringerElaine]

It seems like the stuff at the grocery store where I am goes bad quickly. Onions used to keep for months and now they seem like they go bad in weeks. I dehydrate mine and make a powder in my Ninja Blender. I have the 1400 watt blender with the heating element, and it works great for making spices.

[@RutHevelyn22]

❤❤❤❤adorei, sucesso…abraços desde Brasil 🇧🇷…

[@Alieombaba]

I love this! Thank you for sharing all the ways your use up the last of last years harvest to preserve! Love this all so much ❤❤❤ oh hey with the freeze dryer trays, do you have the little corner stands to help when freezing ahead of time? My friends use them they are great for stacking the trays. Dont know if they were on the freeze dryer website or amazon.

[@lynnbarnes1184]

Something that I just came across is the swift blocker, it's a soil block maker that's all connected two easy steps.

[@muddyacrefarms]

Just a little thought. I did the same thing with my apples. I cored them before I put them in the steam juicer. Then once I thought they were done I put them in my Vitamix. Made the absolute best applesauce. Everyone here says it taste like an CIU apple pudding.

[@kramitdreams]

You can can pumpkin puree...I do it for my family of 7 and I'm a 4th generational canner..my great grandparents (who survived the Great depression, my grandparents, my mom and myself all can. I do exactly everything you do with the pumpkin except instead of putting it in a bag put it in jars no water and pressure can. I don't trust everything the government tells me but I also respect that some people aren't comfortable doing it bc of what's been told although you can do it😉 I just wanted to drop this here so people aren't afraid to put up food. I use our puree just like you do from the store in pies, cakes, cookies, muffins, oatmeal, bread, biscuits ect..

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thanks! I realize now I phrased that wrong in the video. It’s not that it can’t be done, it just isn’t recommended. I totally respect your choice! I have too much anxiety around food safety to try otherwise but I appreciate you saying this for others.

[@meganmonroe7282]

We have canned pumpkin for years. I love it in all kinds of pumpkin dishes.

[@suzanneford1571]

When you use the steam juicer, take the pulp out, and make applesauce, it’s a 2-1 deal

[@dorriwaldera3081]

I am not successful growing my own onions, but we found an amazing sale on them last fall so we bought and freeze dried a lot! I have some in mylar bags, but some in jars to use as needed (we live an hour from any large stores, so unless we plan ahead perfectly, we tend to run out of items).

[@yukey2587]

If you have a hard time with onions, like I do, try growing leeks instead. An amazing alternative! They grow gangbusters in my onion hating soil.

[@cynthianarenfro9454]

I like to make onion powder with my dried onions. I don't buy onion powder in the stores. It is great to use to thicken things like spaghetti sauce and many other things if it a little thin.

[@ivorykeys1566]

I sure hope you didn't trash that onion root end !! If you do not know you can slice off the root end 1st then cut into 3 or 4 pcs as long as it has roots attached & plant it in the dirt, water it making sure water gets to the roots but do not over water, and each root end pc😮 will grow you another onion!! Please Don't waste ! 🥺 My go to - Scaredy Cat Gardener... love her channel!!❤😂

[@louisefourie5846]

Just take it slow. Enjoy the last days. Breathe let God refresh you and see the new seasons of your life unfold.

[@tdewtx]

I have a vadalia chop wizard and I am on my 3rd. I wear them out and I feel it is worth replacing them. It is so fast. I use them on onions, bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes. etc

[@mimi_mulquin]

Hi! I love watching your videos so much and I am thinking of making a channel myself. I was just at wondering what camera you use? The quality is amazing! ♥️♥️

[@jobecki]

Rhubarb makes good juice too.

[@iartistdotme]

You could also use your blender to powder the onions and make onion powder for seasoning. It works really great with freeze dryer. Great info on preparing pumpkin puree, also. Thanks so much.

[@SeniorMomentsHomestead]

I have a freeze dryer and the odor from the onions goes on for days! Do you have the same problem?

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

My freeze dried is in the garage so I haven’t noticed!

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Love that idea about the onion powder.

[@heatheringram2976]

Becky, do you start all your seeds in your high tunnel without lights or heat mats? It looks like you do. If so, you must get enough light and it must be warm enough in there? Do they get leggy and do you have trouble getting warm crops to germinate? I like how you keep things simple with your soil blocks too Thanks

[@MeBeingAble]

The grey pumpkin has a lot more flesh on them. Well worth growing

[@AnyKeyLady]

Thank you so much for confirming that you can't can pumpkin! I thought it was something else i did wrong. I will let hubby know to restore his faith in my canning learning! Can you can chicken soup, etc? I freeze my meat soups, stocks and broths as i worry about it going off or not being food safe. This year will be my third year of learning how to preserve what we grow. The freeze dryer and the other type of drier seem a bit too expensive for our budget, so i can only can or process and put in the freezer. We still have a bunch of spinach and beetroot leaves in the freezer. We also have some rhubarb and Brussels sprouts parts. I need recipe ideas as we have a bunch of carrot, beetroot, spinach and kale leaves ready to harvest soon. We usually buy dried red kidney beans, lentils and split peas, etc par cook them and freeze them in portions for meals. Can these be canned instead? We used our last big jar of home grown tomatoes, last week. Our last big jars are home grown pickled beetroot and Autumn chutney. Really love seeing your tips! I usually peel the butternut squash and pumpkin before baking as i find it easier and lump it all in together. I can only dream of all your appliances and space to grow and afford the electricity bills. I live in London, UK so space is a premium and energy costs are really high. I am really changing up how i process this year. Less chutney and more canned tomatoes. Do you have a kneeling stool for the oven? Would love to see any pregnancy updates, labour videos. Did you do that with the others? Totally understand if you want to keep that side of your life private. x

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thanks! You definitely can preserve meat and soups with canning. You just need a pressure canner.

[@QuiteQuietASMR]

I have the same veggie chopper thing and I got it at the local goodwill for $4! I love it so much and it will make making salsa so easy this summer!

[@SmurfSteffi]

what brand are your stoves? they are beautiful

[@mardwella]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@djjamison6548]

I just found your KZbin! I am super excited!!! What was your baby? Boy? Girl?

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

It’s a boy. I am still pregnant :) A few more weeks to go.

[@catracampolieto8989]

I bought a chopper that did a smaller dice. When I found one more like yours with the larger dice at $17 I bought it. I used the larger dice chopper for onions, peppers and zucchini. I still have alot of those veggies in the freezer to use up. I might make a big batch of chicken enchilada soup....it's my favorite soup. I think I'll can it to save freezer space. You look tired, but wonderful. I'll be growing Long Island cheese pumpkins for the first. Good to know I should freeze it. Have you freeze dried it yet? Have a wonderful weekend.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I haven’t tried freeze drying it yet but I probably will soon! I still have more pumpkins to preserve.

[@catracampolieto8989]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead your pumpkins still looked awesome. I can't wait to grow the same kind. My tango celery is still alive...lol. I'll be putting it out in the garden soon. Have a great day.

[@lifeinspice]

Do you have a link to your steamer for juice?

[@ashleypyle2924]

Love your videos! What variety of pumpkin is that? Ide love to have some long storing kind. Also did you notice a smell in your freezedryer after doing onion? I need to process mine but I'm nervous about stinking up my machine .

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

It’s Long Island Cheese pumpkin. And yes on the onions in the freeze drier, the smell is strong! Our machine is outside and we are doing a batch of cilantro next, which is a good match for a little onion aroma 😂

[@davidmitchell1304]

I would have made French onion soup.

[@theleadfamily7996]

Is there any other way to make apple juice without the steamer you have? 😊

[@peachykeen7634]

Don’t feel bad, we just cooked up the last of the squash!

[@punjabseth260]

💪👌🏻

[@beckydeese7065]

Love your apron! Where'd you buy it?

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Hmm good question! I think I got the striped one from Marshall’s!

[@angelmiller3224]

You're carrying You're pregnancy very well You're kids are always so helpful i e video

[@BeaverAmik]

Wish we could afford all the gadgets!

[@cathydavis9259]

If you freeze dry your pumpkins they last longer and free up freezer space.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I think I’ll try that next!

[@tauanerocha-te1rm]

Libera legenda em português 🇧🇷

[@debralarosa353]

I'd love t own a freeze dryer. If I may say; the little one has dropped quite a bit ! I'm htinking an early delivery ? I truly loved being pregnant

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I usually do go a bit early at around 37 weeks. That would be the end of May!

[@happyfriday607]

Hi! What is the brand of your stove? Ty ❤

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

GE Cafe

[@jodydavie923]

We bought a french fry bagger/scoop from Amazon to make moving food from our freeze dryer trays to both mylar bags and mason jars (topped with funnel). We got a plastic one with handles on both sides. I can't seem to send a link. If you can't find one in Amazon, let me know. I am in Canada so my pricing is not right for you.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I was wondering if there was a better way to do that! Thank you! I’ll look it up!

[@frida8159]

Im so impressed by you. You’ll be last people to survive if/when the world economy crash

[@patriciapennington380]

I am building a house right now and I love your kitchen counters. Do you know the name and brand? I would like to put them in my house.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thanks! They are quartzite. It’s Mont Blanc, 3 cm.

[@KAS326]

What variety of the pumpkin’s that you puréed?

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Long Island Cheese

[@eastafrica1020]

Don't you destroy the vitamins in the apple juice by heating it?

[@ThePinkjellybelly]

Does the steamer destroy the nutritional value?

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

I’m sure it does destroy some nutrition, but not as much commercially made juice.

[@mrs.w5539]

Why not freeze dry some pumpkin puree? I didnt know if you had a particular reason.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

No reason, I may try it at some point!

[@brendabrenda413]

I love having FD pumpkin purée. It’s so handy. I just measure out 2 cups of powder (or whatever the recipe calls for) add water until I get the consistency I want and carry on with my recipe. It works great!

[@pamsjohncrazycountry5523]

how are you doing with baby coming hugs from pam and john

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Hanging in there!

[@user-qw3vc9ek6y]

Why don't you sell those vegetables? If you have too many

[@B4DWrath]

When are you due?

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

In June, but I usually go into labor a little early.

[@B4DWrath]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead looking forward to a healthy delivery and pictures!

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

They can can pumpkin puree in a factory. So you can home can it. They don't have magic in the factories.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Thanks! I realize now I phrased that wrong in the video. It’s not that it can’t be done, it just isn’t recommended. I totally respect if others want to do that. I have too much anxiety around food safety to try otherwise but I appreciate you saying this for others.

[@maheenkhan9887]

Are you having twins??? Or multiples? Your tummy is looking gorgeous and HUGE.

[@TheSeasonalHomestead]

Only one, but according to my doctor he is big for how far along I am 🙂

[@maheenkhan9887]

@@TheSeasonalHomestead oooh congratulations! Were also having a boy!