Peel the apples and remove the casing, cut into pieces and place in a saucepan with the wine (or water). Bring to a boil. The apples should be barely covered with liquid, so add water. When the apples have reached the desired consistency (after 5-10 minutes), stir in the sugar and oatmeal. If necessary, add more water. Finally the spices are added. Anything that goes with apples is possible. My favorites are cinnamon, vanilla sugar, and walnuts.
Best served warm. Ice cream or a vanilla sauce may go with it.