Calvados Applesauce

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Makes about 1 1/4 cups

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Ingredients

1 lb Gala apples

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons Calvados

Method

Peel and core apples, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Bring apples, water, sugar, zest, and cinnamon to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

Remove lid and simmer until most of liquid is evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes. Add Calvados and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Mash apples with a potato masher or a fork to a coarse sauce, then cool.