Notes from the orchard and cider mill in Salem, Michigan: baking apples, planning a family visit, cherry concentrate, estate wines and ways to keep your harvest fresh. For weekly updates on varieties and hours, see Apples In Season.
Which Michigan apples hold their shape in a pie? A practical guide to Northern Spy, Cortland, Jonathan, Empire and others, with amounts and baking tips. Read more
A step-by-step plan for a family trip to a Michigan cider mill, from what to wear and pack to how to handle u-pick rows, hayrides and the pumpkin patch. Read more
How much cherry juice concentrate to mix, how to store it, what 68 Brix means and how shipping works. Practical answers about Montmorency concentrate. Read more
Apfelwein is the tart hard cider of Frankfurt, Germany. Learn how it is served, how it differs from American cider and how Obstbaum makes its own version. Read more
Seven simple ways to store fresh apples and cider at home: temperature, humidity, which varieties last longest and how to freeze cider without a mess. Read more
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