For dessert — Tinker Faery Fruit Slump (serves 8)
This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s.
• 2 quarts (8 cups) fruit or berries
• 4 cups sugar
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
Method: Combine the berries or fruit with sugar and water, and boil until soft. There must be plenty of juice left in the fruit mixture; if necessary add more water. Sift the dry ingredients and add the milk, using more if necessary to make a soft dough. Pour over the berries and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Cook on top of stove on a medium flame for 15 minutes. Serve immediately on a hot platter with the following pudding sauce.
Hell Hound Pudding Sauce
This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s.
• 4 eggs, separated
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons brandy
Method: Beat the yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Add sugar and brandy and mix well. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites and blend. Please note: this sauce contains uncooked eggs and is not suitable for children and some adults.
This recipe is in the public domain and may be used freely.
