One crisp Autumn afternoon I had the privilege of joining MAKE founder Dale Dougherty as he used his wooden apple press to make cider from the apples that grow on his property. Dale has been making cider for over 20 years and since this was only my second time making cider he was kind enough to share his technique as we worked together.
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Steps
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Step #1: Harvest and Wash the Apples
- Collect your apples for making cider and move them to a central location. We used a blend of Jonathan, Golden Delicious and Rome apples that grow around Dale's property.
- Most of the apples that we used were leftovers from the fall harvest and did not look very appetizing.
- Don't worry about worm holes or small bruises; they add to the complexity and flavor of your cider.
- Before tossing the apples into the apple grinder, wash them in a tub of water to remove any dirt.
Conclusion
Special thanks to Dale Dougherty for taking the afternoon to share his process for making cider. Before leaving I was able to try a batch of hard cider that had been fermented last year and it was tasty. I took a gallon of cider home with me that day, and it was gone within three days.
Hopefully, after seeing this project someone will be inspired to make their own apple press and document their project and share it on Make: Projects. Have fun!
