Stewed Apples - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. packed dark brown sugar -
• 4 tbsp. butter -
• 6 large apples (about 3 1/2 lb.), peeled and cut into 3/4"-thick wedges  -
• Juice of 1 orange, plus 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest -
• 1 tbsp. brandy or rum (optional) -
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon -
• 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg -
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger  -
• Pinch of kosher salt  -