Charlotte Comtoise aux Pommes

Peel, core and thinly slice the apples. Melt half the butter in a heavy-based pan and add the apples, wine and cinnamon. Cover and cook over a low fire, stirring occasionally, for 20–25 minutes or until the apples are very soft. Uncover, add the sugar and cook over a medium fire, stirring constantly, until the purée is so thick that it falls heavily from the spoon. If the purée is too soft, the