What do you if the specific gravity of your apple cider is 1.002?

The specific gravity of apple cider should be between 1.050 and 1.060 for optimal fermentation. A specific gravity of 1.002 is too low, and the cider will not ferment properly.

To correct this, add sugar to the cider. The amount of sugar needed will depend on the volume of cider and the desired specific gravity.

Here is a general guideline:

For every gallon of cider, add:

- 1 pound of sugar to increase specific gravity by 0.010.

- 2 pounds of sugar to increase specific gravity by 0.020.

- 3 pounds of sugar to increase specific gravity by 0.030.

- So, for example, to increase the specific gravity of a 5-gallon batch of apple cider from 1.002 to 1.055, you would add 17.5 pounds of sugar. (5 gallons x 0.053/0.01)

Once you have added the sugar, stir the cider well to dissolve it. Then, take a new specific gravity reading to make sure that it is at the desired level.

If it is not, adjust the amount of sugar accordingly and repeat the process.