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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
Apple marmalade No. 1395, 6 or 7 good boiling apples, 1/2 pint of water, 6 oz. of sugar, 2 oz. of butter, a little apricot jam.
👨🍳 Method
Pare the apples, and take out the cores without dividing them; boil up the sugar and water for a few minutes; then lay in the apples, and simmer them very gently until tender, taking care not to let them break. Have ready sufficient marmalade made by recipe No. 1395, and flavoured with lemon, to cover the bottom of the dish; arrange the apples on this with a piece of butter placed in each, and in between them a few spoonfuls of apricot jam or marmalade; place the dish in the oven for 10 minutes, then sprinkle over the top sifted sugar; either brown it before the fire or with a salamander, and serve hot.
📜 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 I must say, it brought a smile to my face with its delightful blend of old and new. I was particularly charmed by the use of apricot jam in conjunction with apple marmalade. The tangy sweetness of the apricot cut through the rich apple flavour, creating a harmonious balance that I found utterly refreshing. This dish would be a wonderful addition to a weeknight dinner for someone who enjoys a touch of elegance without too much fuss. The technique of simmering the apples gently until tender is a classic one, and the final touch of caramelised sugar adds a lovely crunch. I served it with a simple roast chicken, and it was a hit with the family. The next time I make this, I'll try a dash of calvados in the marmalade for an extra touch of sophistication.
