Apple butter doesn’t contain dairy butter. Here’s why it’s called butter, where the name came from, and what makes it different.

Does your jujube tree still look dead while every other fruit tree has leaves? Here’s what I’ve learned growing jujubes in Missouri Zone 6a.

Can apple butter spoil? Learn how to tell if apple butter has gone bad, what signs to watch for, and when it’s safest to throw it away.

Wondering why your jujubes are wrinkled? Learn why it happens, when it’s perfectly normal, and why wrinkled jujubes are actually some of my favorites.

Is your jujube tree sending up shoots around the trunk? Here’s what I’ve learned about jujube suckers, why they grow, and whether I remove them.

Apple butter vs apple jelly vs apple jam—what’s the difference? Learn how each is made, how they taste, and which one lasts longer. Straight from our family farm in Missouri, discover why farm fresh spreads like our apple butter and homemade jam always taste better.

Wondering if jujubes have seeds? Here’s what I’ve found after harvesting Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujubes from our family farm, plus how to remove the pits.

Curious about jujube fruit? We just harvested our first jujubes in Missouri in 2025. Learn what they taste like—sweet like brown sugar with an apple-like crunch—and why this unique fruit has us excited for the future of our farm.

Wondering if you can freeze fresh jujubes? Here’s what I’ve learned about preserving jujubes, how freezing affects them, and the best way to store your harvest.

Is your apple butter too runny? Learn the most common causes, simple fixes, and how to get the thick, smooth texture you’re after.

Curious if homemade jam is really better? Discover why our small-batch Missouri-made jams beat store brands every time. Taste the real difference with our hand-stirred apple jam, caramel apple jam, and apple butter, all made fresh on our family farm in Cairo, Missouri.

Is your jujube tree dropping fruit before it’s ripe? Here’s what I’ve learned about normal fruit drop, watering, pollination, and other common causes.

Apple butter vs applesauce—what’s the real difference? Learn how apple butter is made, why it’s richer and thicker, and why our farm’s homemade apple butter is the one you’ll want in your pantry. Order your jar today from Weaver Family Farms Produce!

Wondering what apple jam tastes like? Our small-batch Missouri-made apple jam captures the flavor of fall—sweet, smooth, and full of real apple goodness. Learn how it compares to apple jelly, what makes it special, and where to get a jar straight from our farm.

Wondering if jujube trees have thorns? Here’s what I’ve learned growing Honey Jar and Sugar Cane jujubes, plus whether the thorns should stop you from planting one.