We found several free apple sources this fall. Here's the technique--Look for apple trees while driving around. When you see one that has lots of fruit on the ground, ask the people who live there if they mind if you picked some apples. When they say, "Please do, they're all just going to waste!" (all three tree-owners we talked to said this), pick some! (hint: the ones higher up and in the sun are usually less blemished and wormy, so rig a hook onto a long pole if necessary) Using this method, we got enough apples to can about 40 quarts of applesauce and a few pints of apple butter. Tons of work, but somehow satisfying and the boys enjoyed helping. Daniel has eaten down our supply quite a bit already.