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The recipe instructs us to peel and grate apples, fry them in fat, and then mix them with grated cheese, aromatic spices, and eggs before encasing everything in a simple pastry. This contrasts sharply with the sweet apple pies that Americans enjoy today, which typically feature sugar and a crisper crust.
The Dough Dilemma
While the original recipe provided limited details about the pastry dough, a contemporary English recipe from the same period offered guidance for making a tender tart crust using flour, eggs, and saffron.
Combining these elements creates a base for the cheese apple filling, demonstrating the adaptability and creativity of cooks from centuries past.