Making juice from home-grown apples is one of the most satisfying ways of using surplus and windfall fruit.
Making juice from homegrown apples is one of the most satisfying ways of using surplus and windfall fruit. Most gardeners are familiar with the seasonal problems of over production as the freezer fills with apple puree, the prospect of another apple pie or crumble seems less enticing than it did at the beginning of the season and there are still more apples to be removed from under the trees before the grass can be mown. The answer is a fruit press that will gobble up pound upon pound of apples and generate gallons of delicious juice which can be drunk immediately, stored until later or turned into cider.
Learn why crushing your apples before pressing them is so important, as well as how to crush them to get the most juice.
View GuideNow your apples have been crushed, check out this in depth guide on how to press them. We go through everything you need and give you some tips to make the whole process easy and fun.
View GuideWith such a wide range of sizes and types of press available it can be confusing working out which one is right for you. Check out our guide on how to choose your perfect press.
View GuideIf you don't have the time to press all your apples then don't worry! Check out our guide on how to store them for later.
View GuidePicking your apples at the right time is crucial and can have a massive effect on the final flavour of your juice or cider.
View GuideWell, there are countless reasons really! But here's our top 10.
View GuideThere are more than 7000 varieties of apple worldwide and 2500 in the UK alone. Here are some ideas for some wonderful apple juice blends.
View GuideOur presses will handle far more than just apples! In fact, there are a great many different fruits that can be pressed for their juice. Check out some of them here.
View GuideFresh apple juice only has a short shelf life before it begins to ferment into cider. If you want to keep it for longer then knowing how to preserve it properly is crucial.
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