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Location: Carlton County, Minnesota, USA: 3b; Dfb; sandy loam; in the woods
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Harvest, dry and store one of the following:
One pound (fresh weight) of:
    o rose hips

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At least three different species of rosehips this year! I only get about 1/3 of a lb on the roses that grow on the periphery of my cleared land, so I had to go off-property for these. Minnesota-Point is a great source!
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I harvested and dried 21 lbs of apples over the last two weeks from an apple tree in an empty lot in town. I have already snacked on a lot of the dried apples. This made over 2 gallons of apple chips.

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The apple tree in the empty lot:


Harvesting apples:


First batch (11 lbs, 14.2 oz):


Second batch (9 lbs, 3.2 oz):


Both batches on the counter, ready to be dehydrated:


Chopping up the apples and dehydrating:



I tried doing a batch in the oven but wasn't a fan of the slightly roasted flavor:


Delicious dried apples:


Sealing into jars:


For the final amount - Two containers for immediate snacking, 6 quart jars, and 2 pint jars:

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