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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
8 good boiling apples, 1/2 pint of water, 6 oz. of sugar, a layer of apple marmalade No. 1395, 8 preserved cherries, garnishing of apricot jam.
👨🍳 Method
Peel the apples, and, with a vegetable-cutter, push out the cores; boil them in the above proportion of sugar and water, without being too much done, and take care they do not break. Have ready a white apple marmalade, made by recipe No. 1395; cover the bottom of the dish with this, level it, and lay the apples in a sieve to drain, pile them neatly on the marmalade, making them high in the centre, and place a preserved cherry in the middle of each. Garnish with strips of candied citron or apricot jam, and the dish is ready for table.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried this recipe this week, and let me tell you, it was a delightful trip back in time for a weeknight cook like me. I was initially skeptical about the apple marmalade, but it turned out to be a game-changer. The tangy sweetness of the marmalade perfectly balanced the soft, poached apples, and it all came together in under 30 minutes—perfect for a busy parent like me. The preserved cherries on top added a surprising pop of color and a hint of nostalgia. I found that the apricot jam garnish was a bit fussy, so I skipped it and instead drizzled a bit of the cherry juice from the jar over the apples for a touch of extra flavor. This dish is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their weeknight dinner routine. It's simple, elegant, and surprisingly easy to execute. The next time I make it, I'll serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a quick and fancy dessert.
