Celebrate Spring with Apple Blossoms and Freshly Pressed Apple Juice!

Spring is in full bloom, and there's a sense of magic in the air as apple trees burst into blossom. With the sun shining and the weather turning lovely, it's the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of nature and make apple juice from your very own garden.

Enjoying Apple Blossoms in Your Garden

Springtime in your garden is a real treat with apple blossoms in full bloom. The pink and white flowers add a splash of colour, and their sweet scent fills the air. Watching each blossom open is both relaxing and exciting, making your garden a tranquil place to be. But did you know that you can make your very own apple juice from the apples that grow on your tree? 

Why Make Your Own Apple Juice?

Use Your Surplus Apples: When you have apples coming out of your ears, turning to apple juice is a fantastic way to use up your harvest. 

Health Benefits: Fresh apple juice is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. It’s a nutritious addition to your diet, helping to protect against illnesses and boost overall health.

Explore Flavours: Different types of apple offer a range of flavours. Blending a variety of apples like sweet Cox with tangy Bramley can create unique flavours.

Simple Process: Making apple juice is really straightforward. First wash your apples, then crush them using an apple mill or manually with a bucket and clean timber, and press them with an apple press. You can drink the juice fresh, store it in the fridge, or preserve it for later.

Check out our Apple Juice Making video as we guide you through each step of the juicing process.

Cost-Effective: Making your own juice can save money. With the right equipment, you can produce high-quality juice at a fraction of the store-bought price.

Read our guide on ‘10 Good Reasons to Make Apple Juice’ to learn more.

Getting Started

If you’re new to apple juicing, starting small is perfectly fine. Invest in a good press, like our 6 Litre Hobby Fruit Press, and press apples manually until you're ready to upgrade. Alternatively, our Standard Apple Juice Kit includes everything you need to get started. 

A Fun Activity for Everyone

Juicing apples isn’t just productive, it’s a fun activity for everyone. Gather your family, friends, or neighbours and make a day of it. From picking apples to pressing juice, there’s something for everyone, even children, with supervision, can join in the fun too. Many communities have created events like Apple Days, like our annual ‘The Big Pick’ open orchard event, to bring people together and celebrate. 

Nothing Goes to Waste

Even the leftovers from juicing, called pomace, are useful. Add it to your compost heap to enrich your soil or scatter it in your garden to attract birds. If you’re feeling adventurous, use your freshly pressed juice to make cider. With our cider-making kit, you can turn your apple juice into your very own cider.

Join Our Cider Making Courses

Are the apple blossoms inspiring you to finally use the potential of your fruit tree? Perhaps you want to take your juicing skills to the next level? Join us for our upcoming apple pressing and cider making courses. Learn the art of pressing and fermenting apples into cider with our hands-on workshops on our ancient Devon cider farm on August 31st and September 6th. We can’t wait to see you there!