Put <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of white sugar in a saucepan

Add <quantity>5</quantity> pieces of clove, <quantity>2</quantity> cinnamon sticks, and <quantity>3</quantity> pieces of star anise

Place <quantity>4</quantity> whole baking apples in the saucepan

Add <quantity>1​​½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of white wine

Add <quantity>¾<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water

Cover with a lid. Simmer on low heat for about 15m, until the apples are tender and fully cooked. Remove from heat

Remove the lid and let the apples cool slightly in the saucepan

Peel the apples

Place the apples in a bowl. Strain the cooking liquid over them

Remove the cores and seeds from the apples

Return the apples to a saucepan. Cook on low heat for about 3m until the liquid is completely evaporated. Stir constantly

Put it in a jar to store. The apple compote is ready

Enjoy it on a cheese board or spread on toast!