1. Line a well-greased basin with part of the suet crust.
2. Put the fruit into the pastry with a good sprinkling of sugar and little water.

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1. Simmer fruit witg sugar, orange juice and very little water.
2. When fruit is just soft, but unbroken, put into fireproof dishes. Read the rest of this entry »

1. Put sugar and water into pan, heat until sugar has dissolved, then add the chopped ginger.
2. Peel apples, halve and core. Read the rest of this entry »

1. Wash the apples well and with a sharp knife slit the skin round the fruit.
2. Put a piece of greased paper over the rack or trivet and stand the apples on this.
3. Put in the water, fix the lid and bring gradually to pressure.

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1. In mixing bowl combine flour, ½ teaspoon of the salt and baking powder. Cut in lard or shortening until mixture resembles crumbs.
2. Add lemon juice, egg yolks and ½ cup of the water. Stir with fork until dry ingredients are mistoned. Read the rest of this entry »