A cider press allows you to make your own fresh apple cider in a snap. Nothing compares to homemade cider, and you can heat it for mulled cider, make spiked cider, serve it chilled, or even turn it into hard cider (alcoholic). more »
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A cider press allows you to make your own fresh apple cider in a snap. Nothing compares to homemade cider, and you can heat it for mulled cider, make spiked cider, serve it chilled, or even turn it into hard cider (alcoholic). more »
Mulled cider, like mulled wine, has become a cold-weather tradition in many homes. This warm, comforting drink is easy to prepare and is a great finale for a holiday meal. This recipe is for one quart, which will serve up to three people; the amounts can be multiplied without any problems. more »
Spiked apple cider makes a delicious treat, especially on a crisp autumn evening. It's simple to make and brings the flavor of autumn to any fall gathering. You can use your own home-pressed cider or the store bought variety. more »
When choosing the type of apple you want to use, first think about taste. Do you prefer sweeter or tangier? There are websites that describe the tastes and types of apples (see Resources). Experiment with tasting a few from your local supermarket or apple farm. Ask your local produce manager or apple farmer (if you live in this... more »
Toast autumn's arrival with hot apple cider, the quintessential fall evening drink. With this easy-to-make crock-pot recipe, you will be ready in no time to serve a few mugs to your friends at a festive gathering, or just grab a mug for yourself and settle down before the warm hearth. For an extra treat, top it off with a dollop of... more »
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Cider tastes great hot in the cold months as well as chilled in the warmer ones. Making your own is not only an enjoyable process, but you also... more »
Apple cider has been a part of American tradition since colonists first settled here. Pressing apples for cider uses the whole apple. The process... more »
Apple cider is a favorite fall drink, but with a few additions you can take it to a new level. Spicing up your apple cider can be done in a... more »
Good apple cider vinegar starts with the best, freshest apple cider available. You can make your own (see Resources below for a link) or purchase... more »
Pommeau cider is a rich alcoholic beverage that can be drunk straight as an aperitif, or can be paired with foods like cream-based dishes, melon,... more »
:For the non-alcoholic beverage commonly known in Canada and the United States as cider, see Apple cider.
Cider () is a beverage made from apple juice. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic varieties are produced. Alcoholic beverages from cider are made from the fermented juice of apples and are known in the U.S. and Canada as hard cider or Applejack (beverage), while non-alcoholic versions are know as apple cider. Alcoholic cider varies in alcohol content from less than 3% ABV in French cidre doux to 8.5% ABV or more in traditional English ciders.
Although cider can be made from any variety of apple, certain cultivars are preferred in some regions, and these may be known as cider apples. Cider is very popular in the United Kingdom, especially in South West England. The United Kingdom has the highest per capita consumption of cider, as well as the largest cider-producing companies in the world,"cideruk">
including H.P. Bulmer, the largest.
, the UK produces 600 million litres of cider each year (130 million imperial gallons).
The beverage is also popular and traditional in Ireland; in Brittany (chistr) and Normandy (cidre) in France; in Asturias (Spain) (sidra); in the Rheinland-Pfalz, Hesse (Frankfurt am Main) and other regions of Germany (Viez or Apfelwein); and in the Basque country (sagardoa) of Spain and France.
Pear cider is becoming an increasingly popular term and is seen as an alternative name for perry. Its increased use is driven by drinks manufacturers, in order to make it more accessible and understandable to the younger generation who have been attracted to the category in recent years.
Appearance and types of cider
The flavour of different ciders differs enormously. They can be classified in the first instance from dry to sweet. The appearance ranges from cloudy with sediment to completely clear. Colour ranges from light yellow through orange to brown. The variations in clarity and colour are mostly due to fil read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cider
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