Preparation / Directions:
Cut the apples into 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) dice. Mix with all the other ingredients. Put into a well-greased 5 cup (1.2 litre or 2 pint) basin and cover with greased greaseproof paper and/or foil. Steam for 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours, making sure the pan does not boil dry. Serve with Lemon Sauce. The sauce for this particular dish should be allowed to become well thickened by simmering for some minutes.
Variation: Use butter or margarine instead of suet. Cream the fat with the sugar, then add all the other ingredients. Steam for only 1-3/4 to 2 hours.
Variation: Some recipes include a tablespoon of black treacle.
Note: also called "The Duke of Cumberland's Pudding".
Lemon Sauce:
Pare the rind from the lemon, take care to use only the top rind (zest) and none of the bitter white pith. Squeeze out the juice. Put the rind into a saucepan with the water, cover the pan and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and return to the pan with the lemon juice and sugar. Blend the cornflour with the wine or water, add to the pan and stir over a low heat until the mixture has thickened to the desired consistenc
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