Apples slumping softly in the oven, basted with tea until their skins wrinkle and the kitchen smells of caramel: Dammann Frères’ Pomme d’Amour Tea N°14, a black tea with the aroma of caramelized baked apple and a hint of maraschino, belongs to autumn evenings.

Serves 4 · 15 min + 40 min baking

  1. Brew 2 Pomme d’Amour tea bags or 4 g of loose tea in 3/4 cup (180 ml) of water at 194°F (90°C) for 5 minutes, then remove the bags or strain.
  2. Core 4 apples, place them in a baking dish and fill each with a mixture of 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of brown sugar.
  3. Pour the tea into the dish around the apples.
  4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 40 minutes, basting 2 or 3 times, until the apples are very tender.
  5. Serve warm with the juices and a spoonful of crème fraîche.

The star of this recipe: Pomme d’Amour Tea N°14, by Dammann Frères.

— Clipperton