Spanish Wine-Soaked French Toast (Torrijas with Wine)

Preparation:

1. Infuse the wine:
   Pour the wine, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and lemon peel into a saucepan. Bring to a boil for a few minutes, then let it steep for about 10 minutes while it cools slightly.

2. Prepare the bread:
   Beat the eggs. Dip each slice of bread quickly into the infused wine (just a brief dip so it doesn’t soak too much). Then coat each slice in the beaten egg.

3. Fry the torrijas:
   Heat plenty of olive oil in a frying pan and fry the slices until golden on both sides.
   Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil and set aside.

4. Make the syrup:
   Pour the leftover infused wine into a small pot. Add a few tablespoons of sugar and a generous drizzle of honey.
   Let it simmer until it thickens into a syrup — the longer you cook it, the thicker it will get.

5. Assemble and serve:
   When the syrup has cooled slightly, drizzle it over the torrijas.
   You can serve them with a spoonful of your favorite jam for an extra touch.

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