Low heat, a covered pan, and apples slowly giving way under a honeyed floral steam; Organic Chamomile Tea Bags from Dammann Frères, a spring harvest of organic chamomile with a light note of pineapple, bring their soft, bitter-free sweetness to the compote.

Serves 4 · 25 min

  1. Steep 2 tea bags of Organic Chamomile in 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water at 203°F (95°C) for 6 minutes, then remove them, pressing gently.
  2. Peel and dice 4 apples and place them in a saucepan with the chamomile infusion and 2 tbsp of honey.
  3. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender.
  4. Mash lightly with a fork and serve warm or chilled, with plain yogurt or a shortbread cookie.

The star of this recipe: Organic Chamomile Tea Bags, by Dammann Frères.

— Clipperton