Roasted Pink Lady Apples

South African Pink Lady apples have a sweet, refreshing taste. They are available in UK supermarkets from May to October.

1. 1

   Heat the white wine and honey in a saucepan over a medium heat, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes or until syrupy.

2. 2

   Add the sultanas, remove from the heat and cool.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 160°C. In a bowl, combine the orange juice, rind, cinnamon and sugar.

4. 4

   Slice each apple crossways into approx. 6 slices (keeping the slices together). Dip each slice in the orange juice mixture, then reassemble the apple slices and place in a baking dish.

5. 5

   Using a slotted spoon, remove the sultanas from the syrup, combine with the almonds and spoon into the core of each apple.

6. 6

   Drizzle the apples with the syrup and the remaining orange juice.

7. 7

   Roast the apples, basting occasionally, for 40 minutes or until they are tender. Serve with mascarpone.