Your canning recipe calls for cider vinegar is apple the same thing?

While both cider vinegar and apple cider vinegar are made from apples, they are not exactly the same thing. Here's the breakdown:

Cider Vinegar: This is a general term for vinegar made from any kind of fruit juice, including apples. It can be made from a variety of fruit juices, like grape juice, pear juice, or even berry juice.

Apple Cider Vinegar: This is a specific type of cider vinegar made only from apples. It has a distinctive, slightly sweet and tangy flavor that is often used in salad dressings, marinades, and other culinary applications.

For your canning recipe:

* If the recipe specifically calls for apple cider vinegar, then you should use apple cider vinegar. This is because the recipe is likely designed to take advantage of the unique flavor profile of apple cider vinegar.

* If the recipe simply calls for cider vinegar, you can use either apple cider vinegar or another type of cider vinegar. The flavor will be slightly different, but the acidity levels should be similar.

Important note: Always use vinegar that is specifically labeled for canning. This type of vinegar has a high enough acidity level to safely preserve food.

Let me know if you have any other questions.