These are the Best Apples for Apple Cider

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There’s no one apple that makes the best apple cider — the most flavor comes from blending sweet with tart and a little bit of bitter. We always start with Cripps Pink cv. for a hint of tart-sweetness, then mix and match some of our other favorites until we land on the perfect balance.

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Gala

Cripps Pink cv. Pink Lady®

Golden Delicious

Club

Autumn Glory®

Club

Jazz™

Club

JUICI™

Club

Lady Alice®

Club

Opal®

Club

Smitten®

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