Apple Cider

Ingredients:

• 3 fuji apples
• 4 granny smith apples
• 4 honeycrisp apples
• 1 large orange
• 4-5 fresh cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 8 cups of water (or enough to cover apples in pot)

Directions:

1. Cut the apples into quarters (don't remove the skin - this adds to the flavor) and slice orange into thick rounds.
2. Add quartered apples, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and spices to a large pot.
3. Pour water into the pot until the fruit has at least 2" of water covering it.
4. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to low heat and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring it occasionally.
5. Use a masher to mash the softened apples, then let simmer for another 30 minutes.
6. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.