Ingredients
1mediumapples
2oranges quartered
4cinnamon sticks
1tbspwhole cloves
1tspwhole nutmeg
16cupswater
½cupsweetener
Preparation
Combine your ingredients in a stockpot. Add the apples, oranges, cinnamon, cloves, and seasonings to a large stockpot. Cover with water, leaving about an inch or two of space at the top of the stockpot.
Heat the cider over high heat until it reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the apples are completely soft.
Mash the apples and oranges. Using a potato masher or a wooden spoon, mash all of the apples and oranges against the side of the stockpot to release more of their flavors. Then cover and simmer for 1 more hour.
Using a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth, strain out all of the solids, pressing them against the strainer to release all of their juices. Discard the solids.
Sweeten. Stir in your desired amount of sweetener, to taste.
Serve warm.
