Paletas de Chabacano y Manzanilla

Name: Paletas de Chabacano y Manzanilla
Yield: makes 8 to 10
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup fresh chamomile flowers (1/2 cup dried); 1 pound apricots, pitted and quartered (10 to 12 apricots); 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

December 9, 2011

I can’t remember where I first tasted apricots and chamomile together, only that it was in a tart. I loved the combination so much that I decided to make a paleta inspired by it. The natural sweetness of the apricots is enhanced by cooking, and their slight acidity complements the subtle, fragrant flavor of the chamomile. Perhaps it’s a combination that is meant to be, since they’re in season at farmers’ markets at the same time.

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