Apple cider pressing is the process of extracting juice from apples to make apple cider. It typically involves washing the apples, cutting them into smaller pieces, and then grinding them into a pulp. This pulp is then placed in a press, which applies pressure to separate the juice from the solid apple material. After pressing, the extracted juice can be filtered and sometimes pasteurized to ensure safety and enhance flavor. The resulting apple cider can be enjoyed fresh or fermented to create hard cider. This traditional method has been used for centuries and is popular in many regions during the fall harvest season.