
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Serve with sweet sauce
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Pare, core and mince the apples and mix with the bread crumbs, nutmeg, grated sugar, currants, the juice of the lemon and half the rind grated
Beat the eggs well, moisten the mixture with these and beat all together, adding the wine last
Put the pudding in a buttered mold, tie it down with a cloth
Boil one hour and a half and serve with sweet sauce
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Boiling the pudding in a mold creates a gentle, moist-heat environment that sets the egg proteins gradually without curdling, while the bread crumbs absorb liquid and create structure. The cloth covering allows steam to escape while preventing water from entering the pudding. The combination of eggs and bread crumbs acts like a custard-bread hybrid, where the eggs bind the ingredients while the crumbs provide texture and prevent the pudding from becoming rubbery.
The pudding mixture can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator before boiling. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking. The cooked pudding can be made 1 day ahead, cooled completely, wrapped tightly, and refrigerated. Reheat by steaming for 30 minutes or until warmed through.
Store the cooled pudding wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, steam the pudding in its mold for 20-30 minutes or microwave individual portions for 30-45 seconds. The texture is best when served warm with freshly made sweet sauce.
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The pudding mixture can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator before boiling. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking. The cooked pudding can be made 1 day ahead, cooled completely, wrapped tightly, and refrigerated. Reheat by steaming for 30 minutes or until warmed through.
Store the cooled pudding wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, steam the pudding in its mold for 20-30 minutes or microwave individual portions for 30-45 seconds. The texture is best when served warm with freshly made sweet sauce.