Ingredients
10 medium apples, a mix of sweet varieties like Honeycrisp, Jazz, Pink Lady, Gala, Fuji, Cortland and tart types such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Jonathan, Pacific Rose
1 orange, peeled and segmented
4 cinnamon sticks or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves or 2 teaspoons whole cloves
6 tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar, adjustable between 50g (1/4 cup) for spicier taste and 100g (1/2 cup) for sweeter
Water, enough to cover the fruit in the pot or slow cooker
Instructions
1-Place the orange segments, quartered apples with cores removed, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sugar into a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
2-Add enough water to cover the fruit.
3-Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high for 4 hours; low heat works best for deeper flavors.
4-Remove the cinnamon sticks, then mash the softened fruit with a strong spoon to release more juices.
5-Return the cinnamon sticks to the cooker, cover, and cook for an additional hour to blend the flavors.
6-Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove solids, and repeat if needed for a smoother texture.
7-Serve warm, and store leftovers in the fridge for 5-7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Last Step:
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🍏 Combining sweet and tart apples gives a balanced, rich flavor.
🍊 The orange adds a subtle citrus note that complements the warm spices.
🍯 Adjust sugar to taste, or substitute with honey or brown sugar for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 7 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg