3 1/2 liters water 3 cinnamon sticks 3 apples (red delicious not recommended ) 1 large orange 4 inch pieces sugar cane cut in stripes Two handfuls of pitted prunes ¾ cup white sugar 1 lb guavas peeled seeded and quartered ( optional if available where you live.)These can be found in the frozen foods section of your local latin market in the winter.