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Tag: apple dessert
The Norfolk Biffin, A History, Part I – Biffin Desserts
In part one of this article I explore the detailed story of the dried, pressed apple dessert known as the ‘Norfolk Biffin’.
Elizabeth Clelland, on Making Quiddany of Pipins
16th and 17th century jam-making recipe, anyone? No jars back then though, so you’ll have to store it in boxes…
Anon, on Making Applemoyse
This anonymously-authored 16th century apple dessert recipe could be a good one for anyone with a butter surplus to shift.
Theodore Francis Garrett on Making Apple Bavaroise
Anyone for an apple Bavarian cream? Time to dust off your old bunny mould and whip up a boozy Victorian dessert in time for Easter.
John Mollard, on Making Pippins With Rice
Here’s another sweet-sounding baked apple dessert, this time from the early 19th century.
Eliza Acton, on Making ‘Essex Pudding’
This 19th century recipe is billed as Cheap and Good, and with just four ingredients it should be easy enough to make.
The Norfolk Beefing / Biffin Dilemma
In which I try to work out whether I can justify the energy consumption needed to cook up a classic apple dessert…