Apple Compote with Red Wine

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the apples and remove their cores.
2. 2
   Cut into 6 or 8 wedges.
3. 3
   Heat all the ingredients together in a shallow pan like a frying pan.
4. 4
   When it comes to a boil, make an otoshibuta (drop lid) with a sheet of parchment paper or aluminum foil and cover the pan.
5. 5
   Simmer for 15-20 minutes to finish ().
6. 6
   If you're serving them cold... let them rest until they've cooled down.
7. 7
   Chill in the fridge with the soup.
8. 8
   Warm compote goes really nicely with ice cream.
9. 9
   You can also make it with white wine.
10. 10
    I used 2 varieties apples - Jonathan and Tsugaru - and omitted the spices.