METHOD:

An impressive recipe for any dinner party.

1. Heat rosé, sugar and spices in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
2. Add apples and turn down heat to a gentle simmer.
3. Cut baking paper to fit the saucepan as a ‘lid’ and simmer apples gently for 10-12 minutes.
4. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and reduce poaching liquid until syrupy (about ⅓).
5. Serve poached apples with poaching liquid syrup, pistachios and pomegranate rubies.