I just did a peach brew, used
1 gallon celestial seasonings peach zinger tea,
a pound of frozen peaches,
Pectic enzyme
Nutrient
Safale so4
Peach flavor was perfect
Probably could have used some acid
I will be developing this recipe further
Had the same issue with a MJ pear strawberry cider, followed instructions made sure it was arerated. I know it can happen but kits should be pretty straight forward. Will not be buying a MJ kit again, rack splashing ageing forever is to much work for a cider.
All good comments above, I add a half teaspoon of malic acid per gallon of fermented cider, find it it gives more of an apple flavor then extracts. Also adding a few ounces juice concentrate to a stabilized cider works well in my opinion.