
Apple Cider Press Facts:
Traditionally an apple cider press was driven by a horse or cranked by hand.
For home apple cider presses and fresh apple cider making make sure that the apples are free from rot spots. This can cause disease and sickness.
After putting apples through and apple cider press to make apple cider it can be pasteurized. Heating the cider to a mere 160 degrees F is fine with storage in the refrigerator afterwards.