Here's the truth about what apple juice is, how good it really is for you and when it might be worth skipping.

Apple juice has few natural nutrients, lots of calories and, in some cases, more sugar than soda has. It trains a child to like very sweet things, displaces better beverages and foods, and adds to ...

Bring water, apple juice, sugar, and spices to a boil. Add apples, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 10 to 15 minutes. Purée and press through a fine strainer.