Stewed honey apples with bay leaves are a soft, fruit topping for late winter breakfasts.

•1 tablespoon olive oil •1 onion, coarsely chopped •2 ribs celery, chopped •3 cloves garlic, minced •1- 2 jalapeno peppers, to taste, seeded and minced •2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, ...