Pearfection Recipe

Fermentation Process

1. 1

   Prepare the Cider

   Wash the cider apples thoroughly. Cut them into quarters and remove any stems and leaves.

2. 2

   Extract Juice

   Using a cider press or juicer, extract the juice from the prepared apples. Collect the juice in a sanitized container.

3. 3

   Mix Ingredients

   In a fermentation vessel, combine the apple juice, pear juice, sugar, water, acid blend, and crushed Campden tablets. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

4. 4

   Add Yeast

   Once the mixture is at room temperature, sprinkle the yeast on top and gently stir it in.

5. 5

   Fermentation

   Cover the fermentation vessel with an airlock and place it in a dark, cool area. Allow it to ferment for about 2 to 3 weeks or until fermentation activity has slowed down.

6. 6

   Bottling

   After fermentation, siphon the cider into sanitized bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles with caps or corks.

7. 7

   Aging

   Store the bottles in a cool, dark place for at least 1 month to allow flavors to develop. It can be consumed after this period but will improve with age.