Spiced Apple Marmalade

One 2-inch cinnamon stick

1/2 tsp cloves

6 cardamom pods, cracked

1 fresh lemon, unpeeled, quartered, seeds removed, thinly sliced

6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (6 cups)

2 cups water

1/4 cup orange juice

5 cups sugar

Combine spices in a cheesecloth bag. In an 8- to 10-quart kettle, combine spices, lemon slices, apples, water and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender, about 10 minutes.

Remove spice bag. Add sugar. Boil for 15 minutes, until the mixture is thick and clear, or until it sheets when poured from a metal spoon.

Remove from heat and skim off foam. Pour at once into hot, sterile jars. Wipe jar rims clean and seal.

Makes 3 pints.