I found this recipe in an old book dated 1991 on Country Kitchens that was published in the UK. This recipe was in the last chapter and I thought it sounded very good and so easy to throw together. I just happen to have a small bag of self-rising flour in my cupboard too. I must now go to my friend's house to pick some apples for this Georgie Porgie Puddin' and Pie. I don't know what vanilla essence is but it must be pretty strong since you only need one drop. I'll just use my regular pure vanilla extract and add about a teaspoon. I'll use raw Turbinado sugar and Avocado oil. I don't have any walnuts but I have a big bag of pecans. What do you think about this sweet batter pudding that looks like a pie or flan? You can google instructions for making your own self-rising flour if you don't have any. Will let you know how it turns out with all of my substitutions. Do you do that too? Some people I know are afraid to improvise in the kitchen. Not me!!! xo
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Sounds delicious, whatever the nuts. It reminds me of a pie recipe my mother gave me years ago, from her mother. They lived in a mid-western town that had many people of Swedish decent, which might have been the source. It was called Swedish Apple pie. When I googled that name, many recipes came up that seem quite similar to yours, although I didn't notice them using self-rising flour, or even leavening. You might well be able to use AP flour for this recipe. I think you could fiddle with the basic recipe in all sorts of ways, since the other recipes I found varied in ingredients and measurements. Pie is "easy" that way. Can't wait to hear how yours turns out. I long for a piece right now.
PS, I googled vanilla essence and found the answer to what it is at Askville by Amazon, if anyone wants to read about it. Basically, another type of vanilla flavoring. And I guess the addition of leavening, however you get it into the recipe, will determine how "puffy" it is, a matter of personal preference, but not really needed for the overall success of the pie, as it would be for a cake.
I love old recipes and old cookbooks. And I always have to improvise with them because I must eat gluten free. Sometimes this works out ..... sometimes not. Going to try this one!
justaweecatnap...
I agree -- the recipe reminded me of an apple pancake too. I haven't picked my apples yet but this recipe is at the top of my must make list.
xo, Rosemary
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