COOKING WITH CIDER
Storage
Store cider in the refrigerator.
Seasonality
Cider is often associated with the autumn season, particularly when made from apples.
Prep Tip
If you have an overage of fresh apple cider, try freezing it – but drink a little first, as cider will expand when frozen.
Explore Cider Recipes
Apple Cider Jus
Try out this simple, savory sauce created from local apples, chicken, and spiced.
Fall Bibb Blossom Salad
Celebrate fall flavors with this stunning Blooming Bibb Lettuce Salad from Toski Sands Market & Wine Shop! Featuring roasted maple bourbon delicata squash, juicy pear wedges, pancetta, goat cheese, cranberries, and toasted pecans, it’s a flavorful centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings and seasonal entertaining.
Smoked Pork and Pickled Red Cabbage
This smoked pork and pickled red cabbage sandwich recipe comes from heritage pork producer Danu Hof of Mancelona.
Spiced Apple Cider aka “Chai-der”
Take spiced cider to another level with this recipe using Masala Chai from Arbor Teas!
Cider-Braised Leeks with Bacon
Our recipe for braised leeks pairs them with other Michigan fall time flavors, like fresh apple cider and bacon.
Apple Pie with Modern Bird Bakery
Modern Bird Bakery is a husband and wife team out of Traverse City, MI. They produce a variety of delicious scones, breads, morning buns, and of course, pies! We joined with The Four to give some tips for holiday baking. Don’t forget to pre-order your...