Ingredients:

• 12 med. apples (mix of sweet and tart)
• 2 oranges, quartered
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/3 tbsp whole clove
• 8-10 cups water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• opt: 1 tsp whole allspice,1 whole nutmeg, 1″ fresh ginger

Instructions:

• Combine all  ingredients in a stockpot. Cover with water leading 1-2 inches of space at the top.
• Turn on high heat. Once it reaches a simmer, reduce to med-low heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours (or until apples are completely soft).
• Mash apples and oranges with a wooden spoon/masher. Then cover and simmer for 1 more hour
• Strain the solids out using a strainer/cheesecloth.
• Sweeten to taste, and serve warm! Refrigerate up to 5 days; freeze up to 3 months.