Apple Flummery
A delightful Victorian-era dessert, this Apple Flummery combines the tart freshness of stewed apples with the richness of cream and the delicate floral note of rose. Soft apple pulp is sweetened, set with gelatin, and molded into an elegant shape that wobbles gently when served. Finished with a pouring of cool, thin custard, this chilled pudding offers a sophisticated interplay of textures and flavors perfect for a refined finish to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Apples (firm, tart variety) (Peeled, cored, and thinly sliced.)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar (Originally 1 lb. Adjust to taste depending on sweetness of apples.)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (Originally '1 pasher' (approx 250ml).)
- 1 ounce Unflavored gelatin powder (Approx. 4 envelopes or 2.5 tolas. Originally 'gelatin tola rasha'.)
- 6 drops Rose essence (Or to taste.)
- 2 cups Water (Estimated for boiling apples and blooming gelatin.)
- 2 cups Prepared thin custard (Crème Anglaise) (For serving. Use a standard vanilla pouring custard recipe.)
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Instructions
- 1Peel and core the apples, removing all seeds and hard knots. Slice them thinly. Place the apple slices in a heavy-bottomed saucepan (preferably tinned or stainless steel).
- 2Pour enough cold water into the pan to just submerge the apple slices. Add the sugar. Cover the pan and place it over medium heat. Cook until the apples are completely soft and tender.
- 3Remove from heat. Strain the liquid (syrup) into a separate bowl and keep it aside. Mash the cooked apples thoroughly until they form a smooth, soft pulp (like applesauce).
- 4Soak the gelatin in about 1/2 cup of cold water for 20 minutes to bloom.
- 5Add the soaked gelatin to the reserved hot apple syrup. Place over low heat and stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in the mashed apple pulp and the heavy cream until well combined. Return to the stove and cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently.
- 6Remove the mixture from the heat. Stir in the rose essence. Rinse a mold with cold water (do not dry it) and pour the mixture into the wet mold.
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