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Tisane de Pommes
"A tisane is a light infusion that serves as an aid to digestion. Its name is derived from the Greek word ptisane, which means "barely water," and indeed, the tisane of Hippocrates' times was barely water. In more recent times, the use of tisanes has been popularized by Michel Guerard at his spa in Eugenie-les-Bain, opened in 1972."
— Mark Rosenstein, In Praise of Apples
2 large, tart apples
¼ C raisins
1 stalk lemon grass, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 T granulated sugar
1 whole coriander seeds
½ tsp whole cardamom seeds
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1 quart filtered water
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the whole apples, unpeeled, for about 45 minutes or until they are soft and wrinkled. Cut into quarters and place in a large glass jar; add the remaining ingredients, except the water. Bring the water to a boil and pour over apples. Let steep for two hours. Strain. May be served warm or cool. Garnish with peel of apple. Makes 1 quart.
Approximate Nutrition Analysis (per serving): calories, 89; fiber, 2 g; fat, 0 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; sodium, 9 mg, calories from fat, 3%.
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