How to Make a Medlar Fool The Victorian Way

Buy your copy of our Victorian Way cookery book: Visit Audley End House and Gardens for yourself: A good way to show off the skills of your gardeners, this fool is a mixture of medlars, cream and sugar a simple but delicious dessert course. Sometimes known as dogs arse fruit for their unusual shape, medlars are related to apples and have a similar flavour, with a hint of apricot or dates. English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: INGREDIENTS 00:41 For this recipe, you will Wellbletted medlars 300ml, UK pint whipping cream Caster sugar (to taste) METHOD 01:02 Boil the medlars for around five minutes until softened (or have your kitchen maid do this) 02:45 Press the softened medlars through a fine sieve to remove the skins and seeds 03:17 Whisk the cr