Homemade Apple Cider

Directions

1. 1
   Wash apples, cut into quarters and core.
2. 2
   Add apple quarters to a large pot.
3. 3
   Add orange halves, brown sugar, cinamon sticks, cloves and water.
4. 4
   Cover pot and bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cook covered for 1 hour.
5. 5
   Remove lid, discard orange halves, mash apples, then cover and cook on low another 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Strain apples from cider by pouring through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
7. 7
   Serve warm with whipped cream and caramel sauce or store in containers and refrigerate and enjoy cold.