"Months of hot weather have produced a record-breaking year for apples in the UK, with the harvest coming in bigger and earlier than ever. That means it's also going to be a record-breaking year for cider. According to the National Association of Cider Makers, the warm summer has also delivered apples full of rich flavours and natural sweetness, perfect for cider making. In orchards across the UK, boughs are breaking under the weight of the ripening fruit."
"Thatchers Cider has begun its earliest apple harvest in the company's 121-year history. At Sandford Orchards near Exeter, they're installing extra tanks to keep up with production. How will we cope with all the extra cider coming our way? The good news is we have time the main cider apple crop isn't harvested until October or even November. But if you want to make a head start, here are 17 choice recipes to help you use up your personal cider quota for the year."
Months of hot weather produced a record-breaking apple harvest in the UK, with fruit arriving bigger and earlier than ever. The large crop will drive a record cider year, as warm conditions yielded apples with rich flavours and natural sweetness ideal for cider making. Orchards across the country are heavy with ripening fruit, and producers are reacting: Thatchers Cider began its earliest apple harvest in its 121-year history, while Sandford Orchards near Exeter is installing extra tanks to increase processing capacity. The main cider apple crop is still months away, but early options include 17 recipes using cider in cooking, especially with pork.
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