Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 10 apples (assorted colors)
  • 2 orange
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • ¼ tsp each ground cloves, allspice, ground nutmeg
  • 1 gallon water (3.75 L)
  • Optional: 1 thumb fresh ginger
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100 g)
  • Garnish with: cranberries, oranges, cinnamon sticks

Instruction

  • Prep: Quarter and remove the core from each apple. Quarter the oranges, removing the peel for a sweeter cider. Add all fruit, cinnamon, and spices to a large pot. Cover with water.
  • Cook: Bring to a simmer and cover (you may need to leave the lid ajar if it keeps boiling over). Simmer for 2 hours, or until apples are very soft.
  • Mash: Mash the fruit to release flavors, then continue simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Strain: Carefully pour the through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher or pot. Stir in brown sugar, adding more as needed to suit your taste.
  • Serve: Serve hot, optionally garnished with fruit, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks.