Apple Pudding (Boston)

Ingredients

• 1 package Pie crust (prepared or homemade) (Originally 'Paste, No. 3'. Modern equivalent is pie crust.)
• 12 or 14 Apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (Originally 'Royal Extract Nutmeg'. Modern equivalent is ground nutmeg.)
• 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup Water
• as needed Milk
• as needed Heavy Cream

Instructions

1. 1Line the edge of a deep earthenware dish with the pie crust.
2. 2Pack the sliced apples into the dish. Add the sugar, water, and nutmeg. Wet the edge of the crust.
3. 3Lay a cover of pie crust over the apples. Press the edges of the crust together to seal. Ornament the edge of the crust. Brush with milk. Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
4. 4Serve warm with rich cream.