Basic Flummery Food

FLUMMERY

Steps:

• Stir the soaked oatmeal and then strain off the liquid into a saucepan.
• Discard the oatmeal.
• Add the orange juice and sugar to the liquid, bring to the boil and boil, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is very thick.
• Allow to cool until tepid and then stir in the double cream.
• Pour the mixture into one large flat dish or individual dishes and put into the refrigerator to set.
• Allow approximately 1 hour.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle with grated orange rind, pour over the honey, then the whisky or brandy and top with whipped cream.

BASIC FLUMMERY

Steps:

• Make jelly using 2 cups boiling water and let cool (not set).
• Beat eggs and sugar well.
• Add milk.
• Slowly stir cooled jelly into egg mixture.
• Pour flummery mixture into a glass serving dish.
• Allow several hours to set in fridge.

IRISH FLUMMERY

Steps:

• Toast the almonds and oatmeal in a pan until slightly browned. Set aside.
• Whip the cream until smooth, but not stiff.
• Warm the honey VERY slightly, so that it will run easily.
• Fold the honey, whiskey, half of the toasted almonds & oatmeal, half the berries if using them & the lemon juice into the cream.
• Mix thoroughly but lightly, and spoon into tall individual glasses. (looks lovely in wine or champaign glasses).
• Sprinkle the remaining almonds/oatmeal and berries on top.
• Chill and Serve.