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
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.
