1 gallon apple juice
2 oranges, sliced into rounds
1 - 4" piece vanilla bean, split
2 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cinnamon sticks
Maple syrup, to taste
1) Pour the juice into a crock pot or stainless steel pot. Add the oranges, vanilla extract and bean, and cinnamon. Bring up to a moderate boil and hold there for at least 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to a simmer, and continue to cook 30 to 45 minutes. Add maple syrup if you must. May be kept warm all day-just add more juice in small amounts each time.