Thanks for reminding me of last night's chatroom promise to art, sorcha!

Lotvarrick Pie (Apple Butter Pie)

Pastry for a 9 inch pie.

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup apple butter
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons flour
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp soda
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Mix the sugar, flour, soda and cream of tartar; blend in the melted butter, add the beaten eggs, apple butter, then the milk. Pour into the pie shell and sprinkle with the nutmeg. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees till the custard is set.

This from Edna Staebler's Canadian classic cookbook, "Food that Really Schmecks: Mennonite Country Cooking". I do believe my mum told me that ol' Edna has just celebrated her 98th birthday. Rather gives the lie to all those health cautions about what food is good for you and what food ain't. Food that Really Schmecks is a testament to high fat cookery! Rock On!

And happy apple gathering, art.

siân