Recipe: Mrs. Pearce's Tasty Vinegar Pudding

This recipe is circa 1810 and makes a dense, smooth, citrusy treat-almost like the base of lemon-meringue pie-with a gentle tang.

MRS. PEARCE'S TASTY VINEGAR PUDDING

10 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened
3 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
Peel of 1 orange, grated
1/4 cup vinegar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Beat all ingredients together and bake the pudding in a greased 8-inch square baking dish until set, about 40 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Servings: 12