Calvados Applesauce

• 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

1. Peel and core apples, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
2. 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.
3. Remove lid and simmer until most of liquid is evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Add Calvados and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
5. Mash apples with a potato masher or a fork to a coarse sauce, then cool.

gala apples, water, sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, calvados

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/calvados-applesauce-107617 (may not work)