Homemade Apple Cider

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 10 –12 medium apples, a mix of sweet and tart (e.g., Honeycrisp, Fuji, Granny Smith), quartered
• 2 oranges, quartered and peeled*
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• optional flavor boosters: 1 teaspoon whole allspice, grated fresh nutmeg, and/or 1–2 inches fresh ginger (sliced)
• 14 –16 cups water (just enough to cover fruit by about an inch)
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sweetener (white sugar for clean flavor, brown sugar or maple syrup for warmth and depth)
• pinch of salt