Ciderhouse Cookbook: 127 Recipes That Celebrate the Sweet, Tart, Tangy Flavors of Apple Cider

by Jonathan Carr, Nicole Blum, Andrea Blum

Inspired by the full flavors produced from their idyllic ciderhouse in the heart of a rustic New England apple orchard, Jonathan Carr and Nicole Blum’s recipes, developed in collaboration with chef Andrea Blum, celebrate the versatility of fresh cider in all its forms.Ciderhouse Cookbook teaches home cooks how to make a full array of traditional cider products, including cider syrups, molasses, vinegars, shrubs, and switchels, as well as apple preserves. The 127 cider-enriched recipes that follow are simple yet elegant, ranging from Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlicky Apple Vinaigrette to Braised Lamb Stew with Apples, Switchel, and Yogurt Mint Sauce; Cider Mimosas; Apple Pommeau Cake; and Crêpes with Fried Apples and Cider Caramel Sauce. With beautiful photography that captures the ambiance of the ciderhouse, this book is a deliciously loving tribute to America’s favorite fruit. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.  

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

507 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

Reviews

[The Candid Cover (Olivia & Lori) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ciderhouse Cookbook by Jonathan Carr and Nicole Blum is a recipe book that really took me by surprise. There is quite a bit of history and backstory about the authors and their approach for a sustainable orchard. Admittedly, I did find this aspect to be a little to lengthy, but it is nice to understand the authors behind the recipes. Most of these recipes will require some special cider ingredients that you can either make yourself or purchase. If you are looking for traditional recipes on how to make things with apple cider, this book may be a bit more than expected.

Full review on The Candid Cover

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading through Ciderhouse Cookbook is like stepping into the kitchen and sitting down around the table of the apple farmers that wrote the book. Starting with simple cider syrups and vinegars, the cookbook walks through a full menu of recipes that draw on apples and ciders to add that extra spark to the plate, bowl or glass. As I read through this cookbook, I was continually reading out titles and descriptions to my Mom & making a list of recipes to try - not only as apple season returns but also throughout the summer and the farmers market bounty.

Free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Book is available July 24th.

[Jessica Haider · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully photographed cookbook focused on cider-related recipes by Jonathan Carr, a cider maker & orchardist at Carr's Ciderhouse in Hadley, MA. The first part of the books focuses on making things like cider syrup and cider molasses, which are then used in many of the recipes in the rest of the book.

The first recipe that I tried was Mussels in Cider. The recipe was straightforward and easy to follow. The mussels, which were cooked in hard cider, got rave reviews from my husband.

I am looking forward to trying additional recipes and already have a few bookmarked.

[Basicsadie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

A Rare inside view to the Cider House! I found this book not only delicious but also educational! Lots of unique recipes to make with cider! I can't wait to make my own cider syrup! Truly a treasure in the kitchen, this is a must-have for the apple lover!

[Pia Vidal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jonathan and Nicole are clearly passionate about what they do, and it shines through in their book.
Beautiful pictures and delightful recipes with many background stories. A great addition to all kitchen libraries.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interlibrary loan, so we didn't have it for very long. I did make some cider molasses and hope to make a couple of recipes using that. It is quite creative.

[Kailey Vick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ciderhouse Cookbook by Jonathan Carr, Nicole Blum and Andrea Blum

This cookbook is GORGEOUS! I received a free digital advanced copy from Storey Publishing and NetGalley but I can’t wait to purchase the physical copy.

This book has very basic cider making recipes followed by recipes for every meal using apple cider in some form.

This book has gotten me so excited for autumn and apple season! I’m hoping to make some of these with store bought ingredients since I don’t live in an area where Apple picking is available. I also like that they list other resources if you want to get serious or learn more about cider making.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can say is that is an amazing book. To share so many cider making tips and then all the dozens upon dozens of recipes that use cider or cider products within the recipe, Jonathon, Nicole and Andrea are the home cook/maker’s dream.
I think my favourite is the grilled cheese and pickled cider apples. The picture looks amazing and is one that I will definitely try once I have the cider apples down pat.
Highly recommend this book to anyone who is a keen cider drinker.

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have you ever wondered how many things you can make from apples? Well, if you have... this book is the book for you. With an outstanding number of recipes all based around apples and cider, Ciderhouse Cookbook was quite a unique read for me. I enjoyed getting to know more about a fruit that I love. A beautiful book that I can see many enjoying.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

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An innovative and creative to incorporate the cider in different ways in the desserts, drinks, breakfast and more delicious meals.