Instructions: To make a Dyschefull of Snowe-Take a pottell of swete thycke creame and the whytes of eyghte egges, and beate them altogether wyth a spone. Then putte them in youre creame and a saucerfull of Rosewater, and a dyshe full of Suger wyth all. Then take a stycke and make it cleane, and than cutte it in the ende foure square, and therwith beate all the aforesayde thynges together, and ever as it ryseth take it of and put it into a Collaunder.

This done, take one apple and set it in the myddes of it, and a thicke bushe of Rosemary, and set it in the myddes of the platter. Then cast your Snowe uppon the Rosemarye and fyll your platter therwith. And yf you have wafers caste some in wyth all and thus serve them forthe.-A Proper Newe Booke of Cokerye

This recipe for a "banqueting conceit" is ideal for a dramatic holiday drink or dessert....

As a drink: 1. In a bowl, beat the heavy cream for 1 minute or until it froths.

2. Add rose water and confectioners sugar. Beat another 30 seconds.

3. Lightly fold in egg whites, reserving a few tablespoons for garnish.

4. Place apple in the center of a punch bowl. (For a colder drink, you may set the punch bowl into a larger bowl of crushed ice.)

5. Pierce apple with sprigs of evergreen.

6. Pour "snow" over apple. Dot evergreen sprigs with bits of reserved egg white.

7. Serve immediately.

As a dessert:

1. Sprinkle the cavity of each apple with cinnamon; then stuff with a bit of butter and 1 tablespoon raisins.

2. Place stuffed apples in an ovenproof baking dish which contains 3/4 inch water.

KILGORE

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