3 pound fuji apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
2 orange zest pieces, 3-inches long
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup apple juice or apple cider
1/2 cup light brown sugar
Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 F.
Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 3 pounds diced Fuji apples with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to avoid discoloration. Place in a rectangular baking pan and set aside.
Step 3: Using a large saucepan over high heat, combine 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 orange zest pieces, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup apple juice or apple cider and 1/2 cup light brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
Step 4: Pour boiling mixture over apples and cover with plastic wrap and foil.
Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and foil. Cool to room temperature. Store refrigerated in an airtight container. Makes 1 1/2 quarts.