Calvados (Apple Brandy) Gravy

This is good with roast pork or chicken.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider
• 1⁄4 cup calvados (or apple jack)
• 1 1⁄4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. Place the sugar in a medium-size heavy saucepan. Place over medium heat, and cook until sugar is golden (do not stir).
2. Carefully add cider, stirring constantly (mixture will bubble vigorously).
3. Stir in brandy; cook 1 minute.
4. Add broth, lemon juice, nutmeg and salt.
5. Combine water and cornstarch, stirring with a wire whisk; add to the gravy. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.