How long does frozen apple cider keep?

You can keep frozen apple cider for between 12 and 18 months.

Will freezing apple cider change the taste?

Once you store it correctly, there should be no change to the taste or texture of the cider once thawed. However, if you don’t keep it in a properly sealed container, it may absorb other flavors if you have something strong-smelling in the freezer.

What can I do with frozen apple cider?

Once thawed, you can use apple cider in the same way whether it’s been frozen or not. You can blend frozen cider ice cubes to make an ice cider when the weather is hot, or warm it up and add some spices and apple slices to enjoy on a cold day. You can add it to smoothies, sauces, salad dressings, or use it in baking.

Can I freeze hard apple cider?

No, you can’t. Hard apple cider or alcoholic cider contains alcohol that is unlikely to freeze in a regular freezer.

How to Freeze Apple Cider

Ingredients

Units Scale

24 ounces apple cider

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Instructions

If you want to freeze warm cider, ensure it has completely cooled to room temperature before starting the process.
Prepare the containers you’re using to freeze the apple cider in. If you’re using silicone muffin liners, place them in a muffin pan or flat tray that fits into the freezer.
Pour the cider into the containers up to around ¾ way full. This will mean it has enough room to expand while it’s freezing and won’t spill out once it’s frozen and leave a mess in your freezer.
If you’re using a bottle or container, close it and ensure it’s airtight. Place a detailed label on it, and place it into the freezer.
If you’re using ice cube trays or muffin liners in a muffin tin, you can place them directly into the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the frozen portions of apple cider into a freezer-friendly bag, label it, and put it back in the freezer.

Notes

To prevent your apple cider from discoloring, squeeze a little bit of lemon juice into it and mix it in before you freeze it.
If you use apple cider for different purposes, freeze it in different quantities. Freeze some in ice cube trays for salad dressing, some of it in muffin liners for sauces and other recipes, and bottles of cider for drinking.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: 3 hours
Category: Drinks
Method: Freezer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 90
Sugar: 22.5 g
Sodium: 44.3 mg
Fat:
Saturated Fat:
Trans Fat:
Carbohydrates: 22.5 g
Fiber:
Protein:
Cholesterol: