Celebrate Apple Cider: Our Favorite Apple Cider Recipes posted by Staff Writer Pin Share Tweet Email Our flavor celebration series continues with a fall staple: apple cider. Since fresh apple cider is only available for a few months in the fall, we highly recommend going all in. 🍎 What Is Apple Cider and other FAQ First, let’s address the basics. Apple cider is made by pressing raw apples. It is often unfiltered and unpasteurized, which means its shelf life is short. How long does apple cider last?If it is unpasteurized, apple cider will last around two weeks in the refrigerator. If it is pasteurized, apple cider can last four weeks or more in the refrigerator. Can you freeze apple cider?Yes! And it’s a great idea since you can only buy it for a few months in the fall. Theoretically, it will last indefinitely, but we recommend using it within 12 months. Once it’s thawed, you should consume it within about five days (no problem, right?). What Can I Do With Apple Cider Besides Drink It? Well, that’s why we’re here. Nothing wrong with drinking apple cider straight up or mulled with spices, but there’s so much more. This collection of recipes starts with two drinks but also includes some easy caramel apple sticky buns, along with some waffles, cupcakes and donuts. 😋 Related Recipes Collections Pumpkin: Our Favorite Pumpkin Recipes Peppermint Desserts: 29+ Favorites Salted Caramel: A Swanky Collection 9 Irresistible Maple Recipes Caramel Apple Cider Floats: These sparkling Caramel Apple Cider Floats are the perfect treat for the transition from Summer to Fall. Easy to make for the whole family, you’ll love sipping these on those not-quite-chilly-yet Fall days! Biscoff Caramel Apple Cider: It’s as good as those Starbucks copycat Caramel Apple Cider above. Actually, I’m going one further, and I’m going to say it’s better. It’s thick, and creamy, full of fall flavors that will warm you from the inside out. I’m completely in love. Apple Cider Donuts: These Apple Cider Donuts are perfect for crisp, Fall mornings. Soft on the inside, sugary on the outside, and bursting with Apple Cider flavor. Easy Caramel Apple Cider Sticky Buns: These Easy Caramel Apple Cider Sticky Buns melt in your mouth and taste like Fall! With my quick 1-hour version, there’s no reason not to make these today!! Apple Cider Buttermilk Waffles & Caramel Apple Cider Syrup: Here is a recipe for the perfect Fall weekend breakfast or brunch: Apple Cider Waffles with an amazing homemade Caramel Apple Cider Syrup. Apple Cider Cupcakes & Salted Caramel Buttercream: I love these cupcakes. I think they’re a little muffin-y in the taste, almost bran-like. Which is interesting, because the recipe doesn’t even use whole wheat flour. But all the same, it has an oaty, harvest-y (is that a word?) type flavor to it. It’s hearty, but light and fluffy at the same time. It pairs in a beautiful, cozy way with the caramel frosting.
