Savory Apples

I'm making these for Thanksgiving! The sauce is lovely. Be sure to not overcook your apples and to use fresh rosemary. Good as a side dish or served with roasted chicken or over pork loin. Serves 4 but can be doubled and tripled as needed.

Ingredients
2 large apples, pealed and sliced
1 cup apple cider or hard cider
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh, chopped rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)

How To
Combine all ingredients (except for the apples and cranberries) in a large saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the apples and cranberries. Cook until the apples are soft and the cranberries are plump. Remove the apples and cranberries, then bring sauce to a boil and let thicken. Pour over the apples and serve warm.