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Calvados Applesauce

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Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 hr (includes cooling)

Cooks' note:

• Applesauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.

TagsFruit DessertDessertCalvadosBrandyAlcoholBeveragesFrenchEuropeanAmericanAppleFruitCinnamonHerbs & SpicesSnackSideDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganMake AheadSimmerGourmet
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