Crock Pot Apple Cider

medium apples (cored and quartered (a mix of Granny Smith, Honey Crisp & Gala))

orange ((peeled and cut into segments))

lemon ((peeled and cut into segments))

fresh cranberries

cinnamon sticks

whole cloves

whole star anise (leave out if you can't find it)

Enough water to cover fruit

sweetener of your choice (sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey, Stevia etc.)