Q: What does “sweating apples” mean. A: A reference in the Cider Making book by Proulx and Nichols. “Step 2: “Sweating” Store your apples in a clean, odor-free area. Don’t heap the fruit directly on the ground, but keep it on a tarp or concrete or a wooden platform. When the apples have mellowed and softened to the point where a good firm squeeze leaves finger impressions in the fruit — about a week to ten days — they are ready for grinding. This “sweating” makes the apples easier to grind, increases the sugar in the juice, and allows good flavor to develop. Some North American apple varieties do not benefit from this mellowing period, notably Jonathan, Newtown, and Rome Beauty; they should be pressed ripe and freshly picked.”
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 20:20:21 +0000
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