Enjoy Homemade Apple Cider at Tanners Orchard
If you love the sweet, unmistakable taste of fresh apple cider, make Tanners Orchard part of your plans this season. Our Farm Market is stocked with homemade apple cider that captures one of the best flavors of fall. Enjoy it cold for a refreshing drink or warm it up at home for a cozy seasonal treat. Either way, one taste will remind you why apple cider has become a tradition for generations of families across Central Illinois.
Of course, apple cider tastes even better with a fresh apple cider donut from our Apple Bin Bakery. Pair the two during your visit, or take home a gallon of cider and a dozen donuts to share with your family. It is a simple combination, but it is one orchard visitors look forward to throughout the season.
Find Fresh Apple Cider in Our Farm Market
The Farm Market at Tanners Orchard is the place to pick up fresh apple cider and many other seasonal favorites. While you are here, browse our selection of apples, pumpkins, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, apple butter, kettle corn and gourmet foods. You can also explore our collection of gifts, decorations and holiday décor.
If you have never tried our cider before, stop by for a free sample and experience its fresh apple flavor for yourself. Once you have found a new fall favorite, pick up a gallon to take home. Apple cider is easy to serve at family dinners, fall parties, neighborhood gatherings and holiday celebrations.
It also makes a thoughtful seasonal gift. Bring a gallon to a friend, surprise your coworkers with cider and donuts or welcome weekend guests with a taste of the orchard. Few things create an autumn atmosphere as quickly as the aroma of warm apple cider filling the kitchen.
The Flavor of a Central Illinois Fall
Nothing embodies fall quite like apple cider. The flavor brings to mind changing leaves, crisp mornings, apple orchards, hayrides and afternoons spent outside with family. For many people, the first cup of cider marks the unofficial beginning of the season.
Apple cider has been enjoyed for centuries because it makes flavorful use of one of autumn’s most recognizable crops. Although you can attempt to make it at home, visiting Tanners Orchard lets you enjoy the cider without all the work. Simply stop at the Farm Market, select a gallon and take home a ready-to-enjoy taste of fall.
Our location in Speer makes Tanners Orchard a popular seasonal destination for visitors from Peoria and communities throughout Central Illinois. A trip to the orchard gives you a chance to step away from the usual routine, spend time in the country and reconnect with the traditions that make fall special.
More Ways to Enjoy Apple Cider at Home
Fresh apple cider can be served in several ways, making it a versatile drink for changing fall weather. Pour it over ice on a warm afternoon or heat it gently when temperatures begin to drop. For additional seasonal flavor, warm your cider with cinnamon sticks or other favorite fall spices.
Cider can also serve as the centerpiece of a fall refreshment station. Set out warm mugs, cinnamon sticks and sliced apples so guests can prepare their drinks just the way they like them. Add apple cider donuts, caramel apples or a homemade pie from the Apple Bin Bakery to create an easy dessert spread with authentic orchard flavor.
Do not forget to save some cider for a quiet morning at home. A warm cup paired with breakfast is an easy way to bring a little of the Tanners Orchard experience into your kitchen.
Make Apple Cider Part of Your Orchard Visit
Picking up apple cider can be one stop in a full day at Tanners Orchard. Depending on the time of your visit, your family can explore the orchard, pick apples, visit the pumpkin patch, walk through the corn maze, see the farm animals or enjoy the activities at Back 40 Fun Acres. Be sure to review our seasonal events and festivals to see what is happening at the farm.
When you are ready for a break, stop by the Apple Bin Bakery for apple cider donuts, pies, caramel apples, fudge and other freshly prepared treats. You can also find sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads when you want to enjoy lunch on the farm.
Before leaving, visit the Farm Market one more time to stock up on fresh cider and other seasonal goods. That way, the flavors of your orchard visit can continue long after you return home.
Visit Tanners Orchard for Fresh Apple Cider
Ready for a true taste of fall? Visit the Farm Market at Tanners Orchard and pick up a gallon of our famous fresh apple cider. Add a dozen apple cider donuts or another bakery favorite to make your trip even sweeter.
Tanners Orchard is located at 740 IL-40 in Speer, Illinois. Before traveling to the farm, check our current hours and pricing or review directions and parking information. For additional questions, call us at 309-493-5442 or contact us online.