Mix all ingredients and bring to the boil. Put the heat very low and simmer for 2 hours, stir regularly. Allow the mixture to cool down before serving.

Cook the wine with the sugar and cinnamon on high heat approximately 10 minutes until it becomes syrup. Put the apples in an oven dish. Put the raisins inside the apples and pour the brandy and half of the wine syrup on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Take off the foil, pour the remaining syrup on top and bake 10 minutes more.

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