Ingredients
- 10 medium apples (assorted), cut in eight pieces
- 2 oranges, cut in eight pieces
- 4-6 cinnamon sticks
- 2 Tablespoons Whole Cloves
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 4 each Star Anise
- Water, enough to completely cover the apples
- (Optional – 1/2 cup brown sugar or maple syrup)
Instructions
Stove Top:
Combine all ingredients in a stock pot
High heat until it reaches a simmer, reduce to medium-low
Simmer for about 2 hours or until the apples are soft all the way through
Mash the apples with a whisk, spoon or potato masher
Simmer for another 2 hours
Strain all the solid fruit using cheese cloth or a fine-mesh strainer
Serve with orange peel and cinnamon stick garnish
Other Notes to Add
Yield: 4 quarts
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: about 4 hours stove top, 6 hours crock-pot
