The Tree That Keeps on Giving: Wild Mountain Apple Lemonade

Bring 31/2 cups water to a boil with 5 cups chopped wild mountain apple, 3 1-inch strips lemon skin, 3/4 cups sugar, 5 sprigs of mint.
Simmer 20 minutes.


Strain.
Press all liquid from fruit with the back of a wooden spoon.
Add a cup of lemon juice.
Serve over ice with soda water to make it bubbly.

This beverage has been approved by Barbie.