Steep threads in white wine for 1 hour. Place apples, wine and honey in a heavy bottomed pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer apples until tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and chill for several hours or ovemight. Serve with almond cream.

Almond cream:

Whip cream with almond extract and sugar, if desired. Fold ground almonds. Serve apples in small bowls topped with cream.

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