Apple Fool
2 lb. of windfall apples
4 oz. of brown sugar
1 gill of water
a strip of lemon peel or z or 3 cloves or an inch of stick cinnamon
1/2 pint of custard or cream.
Wash and wipe the fruit, remove any damaged portions, and cut into quarters
without peeling or coring. Put it into a pan with the sugar, water, and
flavouring, bring to the boil, and simmer until the fruit is soft. If too dry
add a little more water. Rub through a sieve, and mix the puree with custard or
cream.
Pears (windfall) or plums of any kind may be used in the same way, or apples and
pears mixed.
Note: I have no idea what a gill is supposed to be. I believe z might refer to
zest.