Apple Cider Vs. Apple Juice
Why the English Know the Difference
Apple juice and apple cider are often confused beverages, with many versions that have seeped into stories and traditions of today. However, there are some key differences. From apple concentrate to the process of pasteurization, each beverage undergoes a different set of stages to end at the final product. Both drinks are made from 100% apples (unless otherwise indicated), and are distinct in taste depending on the type of apples used. Generally speaking, early-harvest apples have a tangier taste and are more acidic; these make a much tarter and 'puckering' apple juice or cider. Sweeter apples don't fare well in the beverage process, as they tend to ferment too quickly, and the extra sugar doesn't provide a favorable juice.
Still, the difference in the two drinks can be found in the filtering process. Apple cider is the unprocessed liquid that is extracted from apples. The apples are basically cored, chopped, mashed, and pressed into a liquid and the result is an unfiltered form of apple juice. Apple cider can be served both warm and cold, and is a very 'fresh' version of the apple right from the tree. Apple cider can be served with a fresh stick of cinnamon, a spoonful of sugar for taste, or even honey to reduce an excessively tart flavor.
Apple juice is a result of apple cider being filtered, and perhaps with some sugar added. Apple juice is a much milder form of apple cider, and is usually more kid-friendly. Any tartness, bitterness, or even pulp left over from the cider-making process has disappeared at this stage; apple juice is simply the filtered version of apple cider.
And how do the English differentiate their apples? In England, apple cider is actually an alcoholic beverage that is similar to homemade wine; it is basically a drink made of fermented apples and is very popular in the colder months. Don't be surprised to hear the term 'hard cider' for this crowd-pleasing drink available on London street corners! Apple juice still undergoes the same process, and is also a popular choice of juice for kids.
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- Apple cider is an alcoholic beverage in England, often termed 'hard cider'
- Apple juice is a result of filtered apple cider
- Apple cider is a 'raw' version of mashed apples that has been converted to juice
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Helpful, but what I wanted to know is whether I'll get a good result from heating Apple Juice and mulling it, or should I return the juice I accidentally got and exchange it for cider. I meant to get Cider but came away with juice... Thanks if you can help with this detail!
The distinction between "apple cider" and "apple juice" described in this article is informal. In America, the only place where "cider" is applied to unfermented juice, these are marketing terms. It's misleading to imply that "apple cider" is always a fresh, unfiltered product. It's all "apple juice" unless it's fermented, then it becomes "cider" except in America where it is called "hard cider" because during Prohibition we let the juice manufacturers co-opt the term. But there's no legal restriction, so Caveat Emptor.
In response to sorcerersapprentice, yes the fruits themselves have sugar in them and it is measured on the label.
I have a mixture of apple juice and cranberry juice. and the statement no suger added. Yet, the label specifications state each 8 oz glass of the juice contains 28 grams of sugar. Is that possible without adding sugar.
How does suar desolve