INGREDIENTS

• 8 lemons
• 14 apples
• 2-inch piece of ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 star anise
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or coconut sugar, to taste
• 
  Garnish:
  Coconut sugar and cinnamon rim
• Cinnamon stick

DIRECTIONS

• Wash all produce well.⁣
• Peel the lemons and core the apples.⁣
• Juice the lemons, then the apples and ginger.⁣
• Place in a large saucepan, skimming off any foam from the juice.⁣
• Add the cinnamon sticks and star anise and warm over medium-low heat.⁣
• Allow the spices to steep for 20-30 minutes.⁣
• Taste, add a little maple syrup or coconut sugar if desired.⁣
• Remove the spices, then ladle into mugs for serving.⁣

Makes: 72 ounces

Tip: This is great served in a large copper pot or a stock pot and ladled into mugs. Line the rim of each mug with a little lemon juice, then dip the rim into a blend of coconut sugar and cinnamon. Allow to dry before using. Alternatively, drop a cinnamon stick in each mug for garnish.