Apple Cider?

Well, Fall is upon us again, and I can't bear the thought of another Fall without apple cider.  I was too busy getting myself settled here last year to think about it.

I was wondering if anyone might know where to find some, or...even better, how to make some?

I quite like the idea of having a big ole steaming pot of hot apple cider all spicy on the stove when it starts to get chilly.  Or to chug down cold when I'm thirsty.

Thanks!

If you're buying it, I think cloudy apple juice might be the closest thing you'll find to American-style cider. As for making your own, I have no idea! Wouldn't you need a press?

I think there are some old threads about this in Food. IIRC, Copella brand apple juice is the best you're likely to find at the supermarket. I had luck buying pressed apple juice direct from orchards and farmers' markets now and then but they were never as dark and cloudy as US style cider. I also lived in apple counties (Somerset and Devon) so not sure how you'd fare in Glasgow.

You could try making it. Not sure what equipment it calls for but I found this:

http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-make-apple-cider

i go to the health food store and get organic real apple juice........add some cinnamon and cloves ............boil then simmer........after it cools i slice some oranges and toss into a cup and add my juice........i like it that way

http://www.americansweets.co.uk/index.asp?function=SEARCH

http://www.ukcider.co.uk/wiki/............this seems to have the beer and cider.......look in green box on left.....it says buy cider online

best of luck

Steffunny - your second link doesn't work.  Also, that page is referring to UK cider (eg alcoholic) not US style cider.  

I've always used cloudy apple juice or in a pinch organic apple juice.

Steffunny - your second link doesn't work.  Also, that page is referring to UK cider (eg alcoholic) not US style cider.   

I've always used cloudy apple juice or in a pinch organic apple juice.

you know i added some allspice one time also......that was pretty good too.......i guess im gonna miss cider too...........its so good in the cold wintertime

Hot apple cider, a cinnamon stick, a bowl of popcorn...  I love autumn.   

I love autumn.   

Don't rush me! It's still shorts, T-shirt & flip-flop weather here! 

I make my own cider (and have visitors bring over some of the packets for a quick fix now and again).  I've used store bought juice, but my favourite was when we made it with apple juice that we had put through our juicer machine.  I just looked up recipes online and then made my own mixture using things I liked from different recipes.  It really wasn't hard at all, so no fear.  Enjoy!

Thanks guys!  I was thinking that using pressed apple juice as a base would be a good place to start as it really does resemble apple cider the most, minus all the spices.  BF expressed interest in getting a juicer at some point, though, so that could be a possibility in the future.

I'll look around for some recipes and see what looks nice.  I can't wait!    BF has never had it, but he loves mulled wine in the winter, which makes me think he'll really enjoy a nice cup of hot apple cider.

This is making me homesick.  I want to visit the apple orchard and the corn maze and the pumpkin patch and eat candy corn and build a fire in the fireplace and crochet an afghan.   
And smell leaves burning and watch a high school football game and take a classful of pre-schoolers to the library and.....   

Noseovertail...2 things, first, when you figure out a way to make/create some cider let me know and second did you notice that if you abbreviate your name it is NOT.  Clearly I am a bored woman but I could help but smile just a little ;-)

Noseovertail...2 things, first, when you figure out a way to make/create some cider let me know and second did you notice that if you abbreviate your name it is NOT.  Clearly I am a bored woman but I could help but smile just a little ;-)

1. I plan to do extensive experimentation over the next week or so.  I've got to make this time without a job count for something!  I'll be sure to let you know the results.

2. Hahaha, I did notice it shortly after I made my name.  I think someone had referred to a post of mine with NOT and it also made me giggle.  Reminded me of when I was a kid and arguing with my brother..."I think you're really great!...NOT!"   

This is making me homesick.  I want to visit the apple orchard and the corn maze and the pumpkin patch and eat candy corn and build a fire in the fireplace and crochet an afghan.   
And smell leaves burning and watch a high school football game and take a classful of pre-schoolers to the library and.....   

Hehe! We never did get this kind of autumn in Dallas, really, since it was still so hot until nearly Thanksgiving, but it was the kind I always wanted.