Friday, 28 October 2011
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The Difference Between Apple Juice and Apple Cider
October is National Apple Month and apple has to be one of my favorite fruits since I was a child. If you've read my last post: Fall Event: Apple Picking, than you can see that I recently had an apple picking adventure. The farm that my boyfriend and friends went to had a cute shop where they sold syrups, honey, freshly baked goods, fruits, apple cider, and much more.
Our friends asked my boyfriend what was the difference between apple cider and apple juice. They had this notion that I am the "Ultimate Food Expert" and decided to ask me what was the difference between the two.
I actually didn't have a correct answer to that question. All I knew was that they're both made from apple obviously, but also that the texture and consistency is slightly different. I decided to research for the answer to this question and this is what I've gathered:
I grew up drinking Mott's apple juice and I still do. Every time I go to Costco or BJ's Wholesale Club, I'm always stocking up on the massive jugs of apple juice.Whenever I drink apple juice, it brings me back to memories of childhood and elementary school with my apple juice box.Apple juice is juice that has been filtered to remove solids and pasteurized so that it will remain fresh longer. Vacuum sealing and additional filtering extend the shelf life of the juice. Apple juice is lighter in consistency unlike apple cider. The taste is lighter as well.
Apple cider is slightly different from apple juice because the process of to make apple cider consists of washing the apples, cut and ground into a mash so that it's the consistency of applesauce. Layers of mash are wrapped in cloth, and put in wooded racks. A hydraulic press squeezes the layers and the juice flows into refrigerated drinks.
The flavor of the cider depends on the blending of th e juice from different apple varieties. Cider needs constant refrigeration because it is perishable. Apple cider tastes just like apple juice except the texture of it is slightly thicker and sometimes a little tangy.
Do you like apple juice or apple cider, or both?
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Comments (10)
I've never had apple cider, but I always thought you were to drink it hot. With a bit of cinnamon, I can imagine it tasting good. I used to drink apple juice when I was little, but now it sort of grosses me out.
I always by pressed apple juice or apple cider. I rarely buy traditional apple juice.
Haven't had apple juice in forever, but I do like it. I don't think I've ever had apple cider, but I do want to try some. I was going to buy some a while back at Trader Joe's but forgot unfortunately. Maybe next paycheck I'll make a stop there.
Cider ftw! I'm not an apple juice person, but the flavor and tang of cider is wonderful.
(I also find it odd that people don't all always drink apple cider in the fall, but I guess not everyone lives near farms that grow apples.)
apple cider hot OR cold is deliciouis
I prefer cider over juice and just bought myself a gallon at the apple orchard I went to yesterday. I was so excited.
I like both.
@chakram54@xanga - I love Trader Joe's!
@shes_lump@xanga - I agree on that!
In England, Apple cider is alcoholic.