
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). More eggs may be used if liked. Eaten with a nice boiled custard it makes a very desirable dessert.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Stew some fine-flavored sour apples tender, sweeten to taste, strain them through a fine wire sieve
Break into one pint of strained apples the white of an egg
Whisk the apple and egg very briskly till quite stiff and it will be as white as snow
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Eaten with a nice boiled custard it makes a very desirable dessert. More eggs may be used if liked.
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Egg whites contain proteins that unfold and trap air bubbles when whisked, creating a stable foam. The pectin and acid naturally present in sour apples stabilize this foam structure, similar to cream of tartar in meringue. Straining the cooked apples removes fiber and creates a smooth purée that incorporates evenly with the egg whites, while the fruit's natural sugars add body without weighing down the delicate foam.
The apple purée can be prepared up to 2 days ahead, cooled completely, and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before whisking with egg whites. The boiled custard sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored refrigerated. The final whipped apple snow must be made within 2-3 hours of serving for optimal texture.
This dessert is best served immediately or within 2-3 hours of preparation. The foam will begin to separate and weep if stored longer. Leftover apple snow can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but expect significant deflation and liquid separation. Gently fold before serving, though it will not regain its original volume.
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The apple purée can be prepared up to 2 days ahead, cooled completely, and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before whisking with egg whites. The boiled custard sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored refrigerated. The final whipped apple snow must be made within 2-3 hours of serving for optimal texture.
This dessert is best served immediately or within 2-3 hours of preparation. The foam will begin to separate and weep if stored longer. Leftover apple snow can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but expect significant deflation and liquid separation. Gently fold before serving, though it will not regain its original volume.