Camp Life

Homemade Apple Cider Ingredients * 1 orange * 10 medium apples (use a variety I use Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)... * 3 cinnamon sticks (or 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon) * 2 teaspoons ground cloves * granulated sugar* Instructions 1. Peel the orange and place the segments in the slow cooker. (Pictures show unpeeled- I prefer peeling it. Less bitter.) Wash the apples, cut into quarters, and place in the slow cooker. Add the cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, and sugar. Add enough water to cover the fruit. 2. Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours. (Or high heat for 3.) 3. After 6-7 hours, the fruit will be very soft. Use a large spoon to mash the fruit and release its liquids. Allow the cider to cook on low for 1 more hour. 4. Very slowly strain the chunky liquid though a fine mesh sieve into a large pot or pitcher. You can discard the solids. Strain the cider one more time to rid any other solids. Serve the cider warm. Leftover cider keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. Warm up on the stove before serving or drink it cold! Notes 1. Freezing Instructions: Cider can be frozen up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Stay warm No one wants to step away from a blazing campfire and climb into a cold sleeping bag. Fill up a re-useable water bottle with hot water and put it in your sleeping bag a few minutes before you want to go to sleep to make sure your bed for the night is warm and cozy.