Ozark Pudding

Edythe Risberg

Edythe Risberg is one of Aunt Sue's best friends, and a co-leader of her Girl Scout troop. I remember Edythe from when we lived with Grammy and Grampy Klotz in North Plainfield, but if Carol was around, we must have been living in Chester when Edythe sent the recipe. Edythe and her husband Charlie had two daughters, Charlotte, who is a little older than I am, and Cathy. This appears to be part of a chain letter for recipes. The others are in the Mixed Bag section.

Dear Grace,

Here is your recipe. Hope that no one duplicates it.

• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar (scant)
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 2 cups apples
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Beat eggs 'til thick. Gradually add sugar and dry ingredients (sifted together). Add vanilla, nuts and apples. Mix well.

Bake in shallow pan, 375°F about 40 minutes.

I found it cuts more readily if you break up crust that forms on top by hitting with your fingers. Charlie likes this very much — so does Charlotte.

We saw the picture in the paper of the family gardening. Missed you and Carol.

I hope our girls can get together when you are down this way.

Edythe's letter