How To Make Apple Cider

After jams, jellies, pies, sauces, it’s time for making some apple cider with the start of the fall season. A delicious non-alcoholic beverage, apple cider is one of the most popular drinks enjoyed throughout the winter season. The refreshing tartness and the fresh steaming smell of apple cider draws the onlookers towards itself. While apple cider is largely available at most grocery stores, the taste of fresh, homemade apple cider just cannot be compared to anything that’s offered by all brands. Though apple cider was traditionally a holiday beverage, it is now enjoyed by all cider lovers round the year. Hot or cold, a tasty cup of fresh apple cider can swipe you off your feet. What’s more? Making apple cider is pretty easy and fun. All you need to do is follow the instructions given below to make your own batch of fresh apple cider.

 

 

Different varieties of apples are used for making most commercial apple ciders. However, the best apples picked up for making a sweeter cider, include Red Delicious, Jonagold, Green Delicious and Fuji apples. Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Winesap, and Macintosh, produce a tarty taste and hence, are used for making a tangy and sharp flavored apple cider. While making apple cider at home, you can either opt for mixing various apples or pick up your favorite ones. While considering different varieties, get a mixture of red, green and gold for the best flavor. Since cider tastes best when cooked from fresh apples, try to get hold of an orchard or local farmer nearby for the freshest pick. Make sure that the apples are healthy and not battered or bruised. To make one gallon of apple cider, you should have 36 apples.