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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
1 lb. of Normandy pippins, 1 quart of water, 1/2 teaspoonful of powdered cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoonful of ground ginger, 1 lb. of moist sugar, 1 lemon.
👨🍳 Method
Well wash the pippins, and put them into 1 quart of water with the above proportion of cinnamon and ginger, and let them stand 12 hours; then put these all together into a stewpan, with the lemon sliced thinly, and half the moist sugar. Let them boil slowly until the pippins are half done; then add the remainder of the sugar, and simmer until they are quite tender. Serve on glass dishes for dessert.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried making Stewed Normandy Pippins this week, hoping to find a quick, comforting dessert for my family. I found that the recipe was delightfully simple to prepare, even if it required a bit more time than I initially thought. The apples were easy to find at my local market, and the spices were already in my pantry. What surprised me was how the thinly sliced lemon infused the apples with a bright, refreshing note that balanced the sweetness perfectly. I served them in a glass dish as suggested, and the presentation was charmingly old-fashioned. This dessert is perfect for a comfort-seeker looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their meal. The next time I make this, I will likely use a slow cooker to save time. The result is a warm, spiced apple dish that's sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth.
