Oct 13 2008
Not Just Any Cider
I am spoiled. We live near two orchards and so every year we make a trip to the orchard to buy apples and cider. I have tried the cider from the grocery store and it is not the same. Cider from the orchard is rich and almost thick in texture. Cider is made from apples that have been pressed to a liquid form. We prefer apple cider when a choice of pressed, unfiltered apple cider and fermented cider is offered.
I drink cider in moderation because it is very sugary and not good for my waistline. It is a healthy drink. Conventional apple cider has a relatively high concentration of phenolics and antioxidants which may be helpful for preventing heart disease, cancer and other ailments.
During colonial times apple cider was consumed as the main beverage with meals because water was often unsafe for drinking.
2 Responses to “Not Just Any Cider”
We are very fortunate to have wonderful cider here in Vermont fresh from our apple orchards. Fall just wouldn’t be the same without it.
I never knew the people in Colonial days drank cider as their main beverage. Interesting fact.
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It wouldn’t be fall without apple cider!