Collect fruit scraps such as apple cores, pear cores, etc.
Store the fruit scraps in a bag or container in the freezer until you have enough saved up.
Place the fruit scraps in a crockpot or a pot on the stove and cover with water.
Cook on high for a few hours in the crockpot or simmer on the stove for about an hour.
Taste the water to check the sweetness level, adjusting if necessary.
Strain the liquid from the solids using a colander.
For maximum liquid extraction, place the remaining solids in a cheesecloth and squeeze out the liquid.
Dilute the fruit juice with water before serving if desired.
For a variation, add cinnamon, ginger, or star anise while boiling the fruit scraps.
Enjoy the fruit scrap juice hot or cold!
