Rosemary Applesauce by Forest and Fauna

– 3 pounds to 4 of orchard apples (10 to 14 apples – any variety)
– 1 long sprig of fresh rosemary
– 1/2 cup water or apple juice
– optional: 4 tablespoons of maple sugar (coconut sugar (or any sweetener)
– optional: 2 teaspoons pie spice (mix of cinnamon (nutmeg, clove)