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Just don’t rush it. Let the yeast do its thing in its own time and you’ll get a better brew. If it says leave it to ferment for 3 weeks then give it 4-5 instead. Don’t worry about a bit of residual yeast, it won’t do you any harm. Real cider is not fizzy or sweet - but you can sweeten it in the glass when you serve it. That way you won’t need to use any preservatives to stop it fermenting.
Supermarket apple juice and wine yeast makes perfectly acceptable cider.
Jonny69
@Pompetamine
I'm taking my first step in to home brew this weekend. Home brew cider from a kit. Pictures to follow.
Any advice greatly received.