Thank you so much for your amazingly speedy response - it must be the middle of the night in the US. As it happens, I am recovering (very well) from foot surgery, so cannot leave the house for two weeks - lots of time to make pies with garden apples and plums. I'm really appreciative of your help. Just so you know, one of our daughters is now living in the USA, and makes healthy eating for her family as a matter of priority. I'm learning how unhealthy hardened fats are, as well as sugar (I try to replace with maple syrup where possible). It's great to learn from your children!

Regards, and thanks again

Ruthie B

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Editor's note:

I'm happy I could help Ruthie. Best of luck for a speedy recovery!

Betsy