Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 medium-size apples ((2 - 3 different varieties), cored and quartered)
  • 2 whole oranges (quartered)
  • 5-6 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole star anise
  • 1 tbsp whole cloves
  • 1 tbsp whole allspice
  • 1 gallon water
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instruction

  • Using an extra-large stockpot (I used a 12-quart stockpot), over high heat, add in the cored and quartered apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, whole allspice, sugars, and water. Stir to mix.
  • Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the temperature to medium-low, and let it simmer for 1½ hours. Stir the mixture occasionally.
  • After the apples and orange mixture has been cooking for 1½ hours, using a potato masher, carefully mash the apples and oranges to help release more of their juices. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove the stockpot from the heat. Carefully ladle the cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove large pieces of apple skin, orange rind, and whole spices.
  • Once the cider has been filtered, you can return the cider to the stovetop to keep warm before you are ready to serve.