We've already made quite the case for apples being the star fruit of fall: From sweet and savory recipes, to apple cider cocktails, to candy apple desserts, can you tell we're happy that these are back in season?


But among all the love we've been showing for apple recipes, we realized that we might need to clear up one important distinction: What makes apple cider different than apple juice?


Luckily, our Senior Editor's recent trip to the Fly Creek Cider Mill in Fly Creek, New York, cleared up any confusion with one simple sign -- and even luckier, we're now sharing that clarity with you. Here's to not ever getting apple cider and apple juice mixed up again.



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  • Apple Cider Buttermilk Pancakes With Apple Caramel Syrup


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cherryteacakes.com/2011/01/apple-cider-buttermilk-pancakes-with.html" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Buttermilk Pancakes with Apple Caramel Syrup recipe from Cherry Tea Cakes</a></strong>




  • Spiced Pomegranate Apple Cider


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2011/11/spiced-pomegranate-apple-cider.html" target="_hplink">Spiced Pomegranate Apple Cider recipe from Good Life Eats</a></strong>




  • Pork, Apple And Cider Pie


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.spicyicecream.com.au/2011/08/pork-apple-and-cider-pie.html" target="_hplink">Pork, Apple and Cider Pie recipe from Spicy Ice Cream</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Doughnuts


    Get the <a href="http://www.dessertsforbreakfast.com/2011/11/apple-cider-donuts.html" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Doughnuts recipe from Desserts for Breakfast</a>




  • Apple Cider Tiramisu


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.dessertfortwo.com/2012/04/apple-cider-tiramisu/" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Tiramisu recipe from Dessert for Two</a></strong>




  • Pulled Pork Sandwiches


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.asweetpeachef.com/entrees/pulled-pork-sandwiches/" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Pulled Pork Sandwiches recipe from A Sweet Pea Chef</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Caramels


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.handletheheat.com/2012/10/apple-cider-caramels.html" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Caramels recipe from Handle the Heat</a></strong>




  • Spiked Apple Cider Floats


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://foodpluswords.com/2011/09/spiked-apple-cider-floats/" target="_hplink">Spiked Apple Cider Floats recipe from Food Plus Words</a></strong>




  • Momofuku Milk Bar Apple Pie Layer Cake


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.sweetpeonyblog.com/2012/02/milk-bar-mondays-apple-pie-layer-cake.html" target="_hplink">Momofuku Milk Bar Apple Pie Layer Cake recipe from Sweet Peony</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Glazed Pot Roast


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://joelens.blogspot.com/2011/10/apple-cider-glazed-pot-roast.html" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Glazed Pot Roast recipe from What's Cookin' Chicago?</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/apple-cider-doughnut-muffins/" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Doughnut Muffins recipe from My Baking Addiction </a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Cocktail


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://bookcooker.blogspot.com/2011/11/cocktail-hour-apple-cider-cocktail.html" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Cocktail recipe from Book Cooker</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Glazed Meatballs


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://themessybakerblog.com/2012/09/23/apple-cider-glazed-meatballs/#&disp=181359" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Glazed Meatballs recipe from The Messy Baker</a></strong>




  • Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://scrambledhenfruit.blogspot.com/2010/11/caramel-stuffed-apple-cider-cookies.html#comment-form" target="_hplink">Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies recipe from Scrambled Henfruit</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Baked Chicken


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://gimmesomeoven.com/apple-cider-baked-chicken/" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Baked Chicken recipe from Gimme Some Oven</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Granita


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howcrazycooks.com/2012/09/18/apple-cider-granita/#comment-35" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Granita recipe from How Crazy Cooks</a></strong>




  • Cider-Brined Pork Chops


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/cider-brined-pork-chops_n_1056291.html" target="_hplink">Cider-Brined Pork Chops recipe</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Cream Pie


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thegalleygourmet.net/2011/11/apple-cider-cream-pie.html" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Cream Pie recipe from The Galley Gourmet</a></strong>




  • Autumn Beef Stew


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.janssushibar.com/autumn-beef-stew/" target="_hplink">Autumn Beef Stew recipe from Jan's Sushi Bar</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Custard Tart


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bashfulbao.com/2012/06/apple-cider-custard-tart/" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Custard Tart recipe from Bashful Bao</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Ice Cream


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://abirdinthekitchen.com/2009/10/26/apple-cider-ice-cream.html" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Ice Cream recipe from A Bird in the Kitchen</a></strong>




  • Spiced Apple Cider Bundt Cake With Cinnamon-Cider Glaze


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://feastonthecheap.net/spiced-apple-cider-bundt-cake-with-a-cinnamon-cider-glaze/" target="_hplink">Spiced Apple Cider Bundt Cake with Cinnamon-Cider Glaze recipe from Feast on the Cheap</a></strong>




  • Apple-Squash Mash


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/apple-squash-mash_n_1059379.html" target="_hplink">Apple-Squash Mash recipe</a></strong>




  • Apple Cider Hushpuppies


    Get the <a href="http://thecozyapron.com/old-mill-apple-cider-hushpuppies-and-why-the-fall-tastes-so-good/" target="_hplink">Apple Cider Hushpuppies recipe from The Cozy Apron</a>




  • Chicken With Apples And Cider


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chicken-with-apples-and-c_n_1057217.html" target="_hplink">Chicken with Apples and Cider recipe</a></strong>




  • Baked Apple Pancake With Apple Cider Syrup


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/baked-apple-pancake-with-apple-cider-syrup" target="_hplink">Baked Apple Pancake with Apple Cider Syrup recipe from Pinch of Yum</a></strong>




  • Cider Gravy


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/cider-gravy_n_1056601.html" target="_hplink">Cider Gravy recipe</a></strong>




  • Apple Crumb Squares With Apple Cider Sauce


    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/apple-crumb-squares-with-_n_1055138.html" target="_hplink">Apple Crumb Squares with Apple Cider Sauce recipe</a></strong>