Tomatillo Applesauce

• 2 cups (480 ml) apple cider
• ¾ cup (150

In a saucepan, combine the cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, sage, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the apples, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and poach for 25 to 30 minutes, or until just tender. Remove the pan from the heat, let the apples cool, transfer the apples and their liquid to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until fu