Click here to read my affiliate policy. Every fall we take at least one trip to an apple orchard near us. They have family-friendly activities, wonderful local canned goods for sale, and of course, apples. My kids love applesauce so I take advantage of the apple season to make homemade applesauce so that we can apple cider vinegar drink it throughout the year.
Don’t Waste Apple Cores and Peels! This way you have virtually no waste! It is also totally possible to make apple cider vinegar from the whole apple so don’t worry if you don’t have leftover peels and cores from anything. When I make applesauce, I typically do large quantities at a time so I have enough peels and cores for a batch of apple cider vinegar. If you only occasionally use apples, you can store the peels and cores in the freezer until you have enough gathered to start a batch.
If you don’t have an apple orchard nearby, farmers markets are another great place to get organically grown apples. Organic apples are ideal for apple cider vinegar, especially if you will be using the peel. If you cannot find organic apples, peel them first. Discard the peel and just use the inside portion.