A traditional Irish potato and apple pudding is a steamed pudding made with potatoes, apples, and spices. It is often served with a creamy custard sauce.
Mix the butter into the hot mashed potatoes, add a good pinch of salt, andthe 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 thelid.
Fill with the apples, peeled and cored and finely sliced, andsweeten to taste with sugar.
Add 2 whole cloves, the lemon juice and thecider (or water), taking care not to make it too wet.
Dampen the pastryedges, 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.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix the butter into the hot mashed potatoes, add a good pinch of salt, andthe 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 thelid.
Fill with the apples, peeled and cored and finely sliced, andsweeten to taste with sugar.
Add 2 whole cloves, the lemon juice and thecider (or water), taking care not to make it too wet.
Dampen the pastryedges, 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.
