Civil War Soldier's Apple Sauce
Civil War Military Tradecraft
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7m 32s
In a soldier's letter, he wrote about finding enough apples to fill his haversack. Let’s enjoy a hot meal that is a far cry from hardtack and coffee! This is an easy and delicious dish to make at home to connect with history.
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