Cardamom is a spice I love, even though I do not use it often. I add a small amount of the ground spice when I make Danish pastries and delicate chickpea-flour cookies, and use a pod or two when I ...

When the apples have softened, mash them with a fork or potato masher. Crack open the cardamom pods and add the seeds to the sauce. Serve the pastries with the apple sauce.