Calvados (Apple Brandy) Gravy - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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