2 tbsp butter
8 oz self-raising flour
6 oz freshly mashed potatoes
4 tbsp milk
5 med. cooking apples
1 brown or white sugar
2 whole cloves
1 juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tbsp cider
Mix the butter into the hot mashed potatoes, add a good pinch of
salt, and the flour, and mix well, then add enough milk to make a
soft, slack dough.
Roll out and line a 1-qt bowl with some of it, reserving enough for
the lid. Fill with the apples, peeled and cored and finely sliced,
and sweeten to taste with sugar. Add 2 whole cloves, the lemon juice
and the cider (or water), taking care not to make it too wet. Dampen
the pastry edges, lay the lid on and press down. Cover with foil and
secure well. Steam, or cook set in boiling water up to the rim, for 2
~ 2 1/2 hours. Serve cut in wedges with cream or home-made custard.
Serves: 4
Recipe Categories: Fruit; Vegetable
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