Harvest Moonshine

From The Real Witches Kitchen by Kate West

3 Large Oranges
2 Lemons
3 Large Apples
3 Cinnamon Sticks
3 Cardamoms
12 Cloves
3 Nutmegs
8 pints Water
4-6lb Honey
1oz Wine Yeast blended in 1/4 pint tepid water

Method

Take the rind, flesh and juice of the oranges and lemons, coarsely chop and discard the white pith. Chop the apples. Add, together with the cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, cloves and nutmegs to 4 pints water bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes.

Strain and add a further 4 pints of cold water. Then add the honey. Next add the yeast solution. When thoroughly dissolved place into a Demi-John and fit a fermentation lock.

Place in a warm dark place and leave for about 6 months. When all fermentation has stopped, rack and bottle.