
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Stoned cherries, dried fruits, or any kind of berries, fresh or dried, may be used.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Peel, core and slice sour apples
Make a rich biscuit dough, or raised biscuit dough may be used if rolled thinner
Roll not quite half an inch thick, lay the slices on the paste, roll up, tuck in the ends
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Prick deeply with a fork, lay it in a steamer and steam hard for an hour and three-quarters
Or wrap it in a pudding-cloth well floured, tie the ends, baste up the sides, plunge into boiling water and boil continually an hour and a half, perhaps more
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Steaming or boiling this rolled pudding creates a moist, tender texture through gentle, even heat transfer from water vapor or boiling water. The flour-dusted cloth prevents direct contact with water while allowing steam penetration, which cooks the dough without forming a crust. Pricking the dough deeply with a fork creates vents that release steam buildup, preventing the roll from bursting and allowing even cooking throughout. The acidic sour apples partially break down during the long cooking time, creating a soft, jammy filling that contrasts with the tender dough.
The biscuit dough can be prepared up to 1 day ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Bring to cool room temperature before rolling. Apples can be peeled, cored, and sliced up to 4 hours ahead; toss with a little lemon juice and refrigerate to prevent browning.
Store leftover pudding wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, or steam the entire pudding for 15-20 minutes to restore moisture. The pudding can also be served cold or at room temperature, though the texture will be denser.
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The biscuit dough can be prepared up to 1 day ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Bring to cool room temperature before rolling. Apples can be peeled, cored, and sliced up to 4 hours ahead; toss with a little lemon juice and refrigerate to prevent browning.
Store leftover pudding wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, or steam the entire pudding for 15-20 minutes to restore moisture. The pudding can also be served cold or at room temperature, though the texture will be denser.