1. Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. 2. Rinse goose inside and out; pat dry with paper towels. 3. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. 4. Using knife, cut small slits all over goose; place garlic slices into slits. 5. Place goose on rack, breast side down, in large roasting pan. 6. Roast goose 2 hours 45 minutes, basting occasionally with drippings and removing excess fat; reserve 6 tablespoons fat. 7. Turn goose over. 8. Roast until brown and thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, basting occasionally with drippings, about 45 minutes longer. 9. Meanwhile, toss apples and lemon juice in large bowl. 10. Pour 6 tablespoons goose fat into 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish. 11. Using slotted spoon, transfer apples to baking dish; toss apples in goose fat. 12. Add sugar, Calvados and cinnamon to apples; toss. 13. Bake apples alongside goose until very tender and golden, about 1 hour. 14. Serve goose with caramelized apples. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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