Apples in La Rioja Wine Spanish Recipe

Apples In La Rioja Wine Spanish Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 cups dry red wine, preferably from rioja
• 1 cup top-quality brandy, preferably cardenal mendoza
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 1 fresh thyme sprig
• 2 granny smith or golden delicious apples
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream (optional)

Method

1. Combine the sugar, wine, brandy, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, rosemary, and thyme in a medium pot
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the mixture is reduced to about 1 cup, about 30 minutes
3. The syrup’s consistency should resemble honey and coat the back of your spoon
4. Strain the syrup, discarding the solids, and return the syrup to the pot
5. Peel the apples and use a melon baller to scoop out balls, about 10 balls per apple
6. Reheat the wine syrup over low heat and add the apple balls
7. Simmer until the apples are cooked through and can be pierced easily with a toothpick, about 5 minutes
8. Divide the warm apples and syrup among 4 bowls and top with vanilla ice cream, if you like

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