How to Make Cherry Pie - The Victorian Way

[@terminallumbago6465]

*Mrs. Crocombe stares straight at the camera* “Not forgetting the cinnamon.” It means somebody previously forgot the cinnamon, and you BETTER NOT forget that cinnamon.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“A jug of custard” sounds absolutely divine 👏🏽

[@AtenRa]

Right?! I'll just drink all of that, they can have the pie.

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

@@AtenRa hahaha, I was thinking the same. Just give me a spoon and watch me go!

[@suecollins3246]

OK, here's a good recipe. One litre of milk - start it on the boil with a good lump of butter - between 15 - 30mls - in it. In the meantime whisk 2 eggs, a good heaped 1/3 cup of sugar, about 10mls vanilla essence, 40mls flour and 40mls cornstarch or cornflour, whatever you call it in your country. Make a good paste of all this in a large bowl. As soon as the milk comes to boil pour it onto your paste and stir the hell out of it to stop it clumping. With a whisk. Switch the heat of and pour the whole lot back in the saucepan and let it just simmer slightly on residual heat. Lovely stuff.

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

@@suecollins3246 mmmm, sounds yummy! Thank you! ❤

[@saifullee4288]

I so need that custard recipe from Mrs. Crocombe.

[@deoxyplasmic]

Mrs. Crocombe is the real cherry on top.

[@KairuHakubi]

but when she leaves us for long stretches, it's the pits.

[@Imadeyoumad288]

@@KairuHakubi ☕️🐸

[@Cationna]

The warm welcome from Mrs Crocombe brought a tear to my eye. How kind of her! She's strict but deep.down inside she's grown fond us in her own way, I'm sure ❤️

[@salaltschul3604]

Yeah, you know she likes having us around. Even if we might get under her feet in the kitchen.

[@kevinbyrne4538]

She likes us -- just as long as we remember our place.

[@jhwheuer]

Ah projection, ye quiete comford.

[@donnakawana]

Do you think Mrs. Crocombe can make treacle tarts??? Wud love her recipe for it. Or just to see if she will cook it?? ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@kevinbyrne4538]

@@donnakawana -- Treacle tart was created late in the 19th century, so perhaps too late to be part of Mrs. Crocombe's 'repertoire'. Also, it was probably not sufficiently elegant or sophisticated to be served at the masters' table. However, she has made simple dishes -- and there's no harm in asking.

[@it_buddy]

Could we have an episode about how the courses for different meals work? I'd love to hear Mrs. C's perspective on that

[@AeonSaint]

I second that. :D

[@mdbissell]

Yes! A video on a complete Victorian dinner service would be most fascinating, even if we do not get to see how something is made, but how it would be served, and why things are served when and how they are served. It seems almost impossible to have a full "hot" meal that is being served in courses.

[@katcoe1079]

@@mdbissell they had warmers. So it would at least all be warm lol

[@IsaacIsaacIsaacson]

@@mdbissell The Victorians were smart. They had warmers - you filled them with hot coals and then set the food on top in the serving dishes

[@joshualau4070]

I second this. Maybe we could finally see Lord and Lady Braybrooke, and bring back Mrs. Warrick, Mr. Vert, Edgar, etc.....

[@FlagCutie]

Knowing that people had to beat egg whites stiff by hand always makes me so happy I have an electric mixer!

[@lorifrank430]

Same! I want to cry when I see poor Mrs. Crocumb creaming butter and sugar with wooden spoon

[@Certainvie]

Growing up electric appliances aside from toasters microwaves and blenders were pretty much nonexistent, funnily enough I loved to bake and make new recipes any chance I got. Using manual tools was essentially my exercise and now I prefer it over electric tools 😂

[@ninaradio]

@@Certainvie Early in my adulthood I burned out the motor on a mixer and had to finish my Christmas baking by hand. I quickly found that I actually preferred the hand methods because it made way less mess, I could feel the difference between just right and overdone in a way I’d never even imagined, and, biggest surprise of all, 99% of the tasks weren’t actually any more difficult to do by hand than they had been when I’d learned to bake using my mom’s nice stand mixer. At that point, I’d had a hand mixer and was looking forward to graduating to a stand mixer…that Christmas I learned I’d rather use my money some other way. But whipping egg whites is the one task I truly do find easier with an electric tool. I have an immersion blender with a removable head that you can switch out for a whisk attachment, and that’s my go to for egg whites now.

[@blueblaze9862]

Then u should cry for me lol​@@lorifrank430

[@amuthealmighty]

I love that the last shot shows how the cake looks after being cut open, really missed it in previous videos!

[@heatherjones6647]

Don't forget the autopsy shot of the inside of the pigeon pie. TMI for me!

[@sailorv8067]

​@@heatherjones6647THIS I will never forget, I'm sure! 😂

[@tom_something]

I don't think I've ever seen Crocombe so pleased to have a visitor to her busy kitchen. She must be in a good mood. Maybe there were no troubles with the rest of the staff today, or a brutal heat wave finally ended. Hmmm, according to Wikipedia, she didn't marry until after leaving Audley End. Crocombe is, after all, her maiden name. Maybe she had a pleasant walk with that fellow who manages the apples. I sensed some chemistry there in a previous video, and I ain't talkin' cider. I realize I'm totally failing the Bechtel test on that last one, but I feel like gossiping.

[@catflower_queen7497]

I always love those little facts and history we get about the different ingredients while she teaches us how to make each dish.

[@ricog8209]

Right. I never knew whole wheat flour was easier to produce than white flour because whole wheat is more expensive.

[@SamuelPCassemiro]

Cherrys are native of asian. There is a lot of fake history in the videos

[@thesimslover82884]

@@SamuelPCassemiro She's portraying a character, characters can make errors. Everyone believes stuff that isn't factual at one point in their lives. You have to remember Victorians didn't have Google, information wasn't as widely available.

[@SamuelPCassemiro]

@@thesimslover82884 We are not in the Victorian times.There's no scuse to promote false information with google in their hands.

[@polygonalfortress]

love the series

[@breeinatree4811]

Every time I hear Kathy say, "For this recipe you will need..." it just warms my heart.

[@gizmomac1520]

Ahh same

[@TheWitchvortex]

I like this idea of second dessert. It's like a second breakfast

[@SandraNelson063]

This would actually make a nice breakfast, if there were any left over for the morning. Just warm it up in the oven and pour some custard on it. With a big mug of tea. Yum!

[@barb4645]

Interestingly this was a pudding course, like a sponge pud, tart etc. Dessert meant fruit and nuts perhaps eaten with knife and fork quite often. This is why posh folk call the sweet course pudding not dessert - because we don’t do 2 sweet courses these days, our sweet courses are usually closer to a pudding than a dessert

[@igcometa]

spoken like a proper hobbit

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

I'm not gonna lie, while most of the recipes are good (yes pigeon pie I'm look at you, you are disgusting!). I mainly watch these videos for the *SHADE.* 😎

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

*shudder* The dreaded pigeon pie. 😖

[@psammiad]

Cherry pie and custard, served *before* the dessert course? That's some meal!

[@SoddyGirl50]

This dish resembles what we call a cobbler here in Tennessee. The custard is actually baked with the cherries and pastry, instead of served separately. It looks delicious Mrs. C!!!!! I'm always happy to see a new video!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@donnar4261]

I love the idea of a dessert before the dessert

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@miriamdruyan]

I was in Audley End kitchens two weeks ago, and I can confirm, this music played as I entered the kitchen. ...in my head anyway. Also, yes, I squeeed. Gratuitously. What an amazing job the historical interpreters do there!!

[@Hellkitty1984]

~♡~ English Heritage should really think about making and selling the Victorian pie pans for the recipe book ~♡~

[@Free_Samples]

Kathy has captured the hearts of so many people around the world as Mrs. Crocombe. I hope she knows how much she and her work mean to everyone. Every time a new Mrs. Crocombe video comes out I cannot wait to watch it.

[@akabga]

There was a time several years ago, other woman played Mrs. Crocombe. 😮 It was all wrong. It has to be Cathy. The internet has spoken.

[@christieintexas]

If she retires from playing her, she's going to break so many hearts....including mine.

[@kumottakun6089]

@@akabga what episode was this?

[@akabga]

@@kumottakun6089 It was years ago, I can’t even remember! It was an episode that had more acting and less cooking. But so many people were unhappy, I don’t think English Heritage made that mistake again. I remember this particular episode was before the interview they had with the actress who regularly plays Mrs Crocombe. The lady who interviewed the regular Mrs. Crocombe actress is the lady who played the defunct Mrs. Crocombe. That’s all I remember! Sorry! Hope this helps….

[@Adlerjunges83]

❤ I totally agree

[@TheCynedd]

I cannot imagine anyone but Kathy Hipperson portraying Mrs. Crocombe😊👍 This recipe is more like what the southern USA would call a "cobbler" but the dish still looks delicious. I bought the the "Victorian Way" cookbook and it is wonderful.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

I was thinking the same thing, but my family's method of making cobbler was different, only one layer. I really want to try this.

[@redvelvetunderground]

eh, not really. a cobbler isn't made this way at all

[@MossyMozart]

@TheCynedd - Though Ms Hipperson appears in the videos, there are several Mrs Crocombe actors that work at the estate and apparently appear on alternate days.

[@mynamejeff3545]

If only this video'd come out sooner, now I've already baked a cake for my birthday. Ah well, maybe next year I'll make a Victorian cherry pie.

[@pennytrui1149]

Make one maybe on Christmas day or 31 december to celebrate new years lol. Just and idea 🤗

[@kousetsuhana]

happy birthday Jeff!

[@oevilone]

Every day can be your birthday if you think it is!

[@linneawahlund]

Or do as Mrs Crocombe, serve this cake "before the dessert is served"! Who's going to say no to TWO cakes?? Hahaha

[@Floridafanatic28]

Happy Birthday! It's my birthday today as well! What are the odds, lol?

[@ainsleymcwhirter9108]

I hope English Heritage truly appreciates Ms. Crocombe. She’s the man draw on this channel, hands down.

[@Kim-bp1kb]

Ms. Crocombe being so patient mixing everything with just a wooden spoon. I would probably murder someone with the spoon if I had to mix everything by hand with it.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

This is why they drank so much!

[@LoriSkees]

You have to love anything served with a jug of custard!

[@mmallick3224]

She is the one for whom without this channel can't survive.

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Some people make the show/ movie. Like watching a tremors movie without the Burt character or play by someone else. Won't work

[@stephaniel8164]

I love Mrs. Crocombe, she is so awesome!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋 how are you doing?

[@fakenorwegian4743]

The casting directors in London, NYC and LA need to be aware of Kathy Hipperson!! She needs her own series.

[@akabga]

No! Then we won’t have our Mrs. Crocombe. 😢

[@barbieblues7639]

She doesn't do well with longer dialogue though

[@fakenorwegian4743]

@@barbieblues7639 And yet she still manages to do better than 90% of the actresses we see on the small and big screens. I saw the recent tea video. The writing was bordering on tedium. I think if given the opportunity she could rise to the level of story given to her. She is obviously talented and has a certain something validated by her popularity on this channel.

[@thesimslover82884]

@@barbieblues7639 You realize she does this in front of groups of people, right? What do you mean, she doesn't well with longer dialogue?

[@thesimslover82884]

@@fakenorwegian4743 I thought the tea video was great, that's how Victorians would talk back then.

[@jennynicole7892]

Oh, how it warms my heart when I get to see a new video of Mrs. Crocombe ♥️🥰

[@telemachus53]

Imagine sitting down to a desert like this, slowly pouring the hot custard on the pie and taking a piece with your spoon... I guess I'll have to make do with the biscuits I've got in the larder, bought from a major supermarket about 2 months ago.

[@jgrady9553]

filmed in slow motion, with a cello in the background

[@IUmusicBoi]

I’m going as Mrs. Crocombe for Halloween this year 🥹…I love how MaryAnne is moving up the ranks…can we get a shade-off between Mrs. Crocombe and Ina Garten? 😂❤

[@monkeygirl55]

Yay! Thank you for showing a cut piece. I always like to see how it looks on the inside.

[@jgrady9553]

yes, need to have 'the reveal'!

[@wickidbloodymetalqueen7901]

Runs in and 🤗💕s Mrs Crocombe!!! You always come back when we need you the most

[@PLuMUK54]

This reminds me of a cherry bakewell tart, using fresh cherries instead of cherry conserve.

[@Pahedi]

Mrs Crocombe is an icon, a legend and an absolute queen. We love!

[@sophiebaines6768]

Who’s ready for the shade… better not use glacé cherries, only second rate cooks use them

[@jovrien]

OH MY GOD ANOTHER VIDEO FROM OUR FAVORITE KITCHEN SUPERSTAR 😍

[@guccideltaco]

That was some "TV magic" whisking those egg whites; I've never seen them foam up to peaks in just a few seconds like that!

[@brandynstanton4121]

Notice that she whisks them in a copper bowl. Try that.

[@kadarat8343]

i dont doubt that *some* tv magic was used but a bigger bowl does allow for more air to be incorporated which makes for faster peaks +she wasn' going for stiff peaks either which likely helped

[@sweetnaomi56]

Always a good day when we get to see Mrs. Crocombe cooking the Victorian way!

[@sydneylam19]

Finally, Mrs Crocombe is back!

[@triskerslake3763]

I think the moulded baking tin is rather attractive. Makes me want to go fossicking for antique cookware. Beautifully done.

[@jenaifoster1220]

Does this give asmr to anyone else? I love watching her cook it’s so relaxing and gives off this fall comfy vibe ❤

[@NobodyOfTheTardis]

Oh the splooshy gritty sound you mean? If I close my eyes it sounds like a blob monster lurking somewhere.

[@cocacola7845]

I’m so excited! I have a few antique raised pie molds. I’ve been looking for more sweet recipes to used them for.

[@adedow1333]

I hope it turns out well!

[@hollish196]

I just realized that right-handed people turn the bowl in a different direction! One never knows what one will learn on this channel!! Sounds like a great recipe, too.

[@Knorkooli]

I wish there was more of these... I also love it when they have a story line to them.

[@missbackwoods]

Ty so much for the video, I love miss crocombe, but I feel like the videos are cutting out parts, I mean by this that previous videos would have shown her adding the last layer and even removing the pastry from the oven. It's part of the magic

[@leskaestrella263]

I love watching Mrs Crocombe and be cooking videos. Just the right amount of sweetness and dashes of shade here and there. Though, high-key, we all know she smacks the others to assert her dominance among the other house staff.

[@njrib]

Not a drop of shade from Mrs Crocombe, but I don’t mind. Must have been a good day at Audley End!

[@London1869]

The original Great British Bake-Off

[@mrsnatarella]

Oh finally!! I've wondered what dishes looked like cut into! So glad this one was sliced and presented at the end! ❤️

[@ShellyS2060]

This was great! She had a "twinkle in her eye" and everything 🤩

[@hannes8835]

This pie looks wonderful. I wish there would be a victorian catering service. ^^

[@kuripangui]

"Cherries can be preserved... in brandy !!" I love you

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Mrs Crocombe is a total legend! Keep the videos happening! Thank you for this one!

[@lexi9598]

It's been 84 years! Happy to have Mrs. C back!

[@onetwo7274]

Mrs Crocombe is the real MVP of this channel 😂😂💅💅💅

[@fahiemcarelse5292]

One thing about Mrs Crocombe she’s not a decorating Queen she’s a shady one 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

I love the details that go into the script writing; " I think the Marello cherries are more superior...", how that "more superior" is such an indicator of one's place in the social strata. It is this attention to details, as well as Kathy Hipperson's talents that have made me a fan.

[@idcyco3623]

I agree with the acting aspect. But I've never liked the caste system. Those who were "superior" tended to be inbred retards who just happened to be born into the right family. From a historical point of view I like these videos, and I like the recipes as well. But the social aspect of this always was and will be ridiculous.

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

@@idcyco3623 I agree with you. Sadly, it appears to be a basic part of human nature - the ego; throughout history, everywhere in the world, distinctions, "us" vs. "them," "me" vs. "you" are the norm. I say this, not to defend distinctions, but to deal with them. In large part, this is why I have become somewhat of a hermit, not only to not have to deal with other people, but, also, to save others from the ordeal of dealing with me.

[@rochelleb973]

Oh how I've missed our beloved Mrs. Crocombe🥰

[@anaavanti6519]

I would love to see and episode with Lord and Lady Baybrook eating this wonderful food. An Audley End House series would be AMAZING!!! I adore this channel!! ❤❤❤

[@gf4453]

Cherry pie before dessert? Heaven on earth!

[@extrude22]

It’s more like a cherry cake with a pie crust than the type of cherry pie most viewers will recognise

[@amandagrayson389]

I agree. I was totally confused. It’s not a pie, it’s not a cobbler. I think the definition of ‘pie’ is a bit different than it is in the U.S. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@KatBurnsKASHKA]

@@amandagrayson389 I think this is the Victorian way. they would have had different ovens etc so it probably was easier to keep moisture in with a crusted top and sides etc

[@DickHolman]

@@amandagrayson389 See also Black Bun. Oatcake is another. :)

[@TheLadyLuck523]

It's also the dessert before the dessert! I love cherries. This looks delicious.

[@cglenn1457]

I agree, and I think it looks really good, but better served with a brandy sauce. I'm not too shocked it's so different. America is more known for cherry pie than Great Britain is.

[@OlivierDeSillegue]

I wonder if that shortcrust pastry makes a really hard shell around this pie. The way it is presented and made makes it look more like a pâté en croûte than a pie. ^^

[@thebluechimera]

Does anyone else just absolutely live for new details about the Crocombe Cinematic Universe

[@AinsleyCarson]

Mrs. Crocombe is the real cherry on top.. “A jug of custard” sounds absolutely divine .

[@619chrisoriginal]

Nothing better than these videos

[@brittneyrussell1766]

Please, more Mrs. Crocombe!!!

[@hollypierce3076]

That looks delicious, but to me it looks more cake like than pie! I am getting my recipes ready for Thanksgiving this year, and I am definitely going to be using some of Mrs Crocombes recipes!!

[@aaron5910]

This series is definitely one of my top comfort video series to watch especially when I'm feeling down or want to feel cozy

[@KaseyK1975]

I love this series. I do wish this video showed all the steps but I love her just the same.

[@avesvani]

i'm excited! always makes my day better when i see mrs. crocombe

[@BenPanced]

To paraphrase "The Good Life"/"Good Neighbors", as long as there is a Mrs Crocombe, there'll always be an England.

[@ohmythatsweird]

"A sweet entremet". I feel like such a peasant .

[@beebeb3524]

I love how decorating it for her is sticking it full of hair pins.

[@HotDamn85]

"a fatless sponge", that's what I would love people to call me. 😂

[@brendawhitehead7575]

This is so different from the cherry pies I'm familiar with. It's sort of like the "PieCaken" desserts that were popular a couple years ago. Fascinating how what's old becomes new again! It is my dream to one day visit Audley End house.

[@havanadaurcy1321]

There's a strudel Aldi makes with apple and berries which use her method. Along with a traditional DO NOT EAT HOT CHERRY STONES

[@amym7825]

So happy to Mrs. Crocombe return!

[@kevinholcomb292]

That "Aaaaaaah!" reminded me of Hyacinth Bucket. Maybe they are distantly related. 😂

[@kcvinwehoLA]

After the heart-wrenching funeral for Her Majesty, I was feeling rather down - until Mrs C arrived with another marvellous video to lift our spirits! I heartily concur with her opinions on Morelo cherries & the versatility of cherries in general. They are one of my favourite fruits.

[@AtenRa]

She knows her folks. Lord Braybrooke is addicted to custard (see her custard pudding recipe), so he's guaranteed to have some pie with it.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

I seem to have an addiction to cookbooks, and this is one I covet. When I move house and have a proper kitchen, it will be added to my collection. I am always hungry and wanting to taste Mrs. Crocombe's good food after I watch her make it.

[@FelicianoCookie]

Same here, I only have at the very least two cookbooks that are mine (one being digital) but someday when I get my own kitchen I would love this!!

[@pupskin123]

Great video. Did the decorations have any special meaning as they looked like crests? 😊

[@bubbles9975]

Served warm with melted butter & vanilla ice cream.... YUMMY 😋

[@sharonsmith583]

A new Mrs Crocombe video! Brightened my day

[@ruthannjohnson1640]

Would absolutely love a video on the custard

[@crowellovecraft7289]

cant imagine a world without MRs Crocombe

[@purplealice]

I have an enormous wooden spoon like the one you used for creaming the butter. I think it belonged to my great-aunt or my grandmother. My father used to joke that it was the "spanking spoon".

[@jessicab2202]

Yay, a new video! I wonder what those beautiful metal decorations are, do they have a proper name? I’d love some to decorate my cakes and pies!

[@kathrynmoore4071]

I get so excited when I see a notification come in that has Mrs. Crocombe in it!!

[@julilla1]

Mary Ann wasn't there to whisk those egg whites?! Give her the sack!

[@milola8868]

A new episode of shade on MY birthday 🎂. Thank you so much🌺🌺

[@dietcokelisa]

Happy Birthday!

[@creativemindplay]

Happy birthday!

[@jenniferedgell4101]

Happy Birthday 🎂! It's my mom's Birthday as well.

[@milola8868]

@@jenniferedgell4101 happy birthday to your mom Jennifer ❤️❤️🙏. I hope it was a good day to her as it was to me🌺🌺🌺

[@milola8868]

@@dietcokelisa thank you so much☺️❤️❤️💕

[@beth12svist]

That looks like something I could make, again! With sour cherries, because father has loads of those. (I did do a very simplified version of the Gertrude a la creme. It was far too sweet for my liking, but the principle is nice and adaptable, exactly as I suspected.)

[@emmaluxe268]

Oh lovely morning in Australia to be gifted a cherry pie recipe as we head into cherry season here! But did I miss something? Who is Sylvia? She pitted the cherries. Is she an existing kitchen maid? A new hire?

[@natalieeis9284]

I would love a collaboration with Jamie Oliver and Mrs Crocombe. Perhaps a Christmas special.

[@Cent4man]

There would be serious drama

[@mrsspanner14]

Ugh god, no, I can’t bear Jamie Oliver. He’s not worthy to lick our Queen Crocombe’s spoon!

[@christinelawrence8654]

I love this series. I think it would be cool to see her serve a plate of food for a "guest" so we could get an idea of historical serving sizes. 😊

[@floridaman2791]

Just made this and it’s fantastic but I burned my mouth because I was too impatient to let it cool down! It has a wonderful subtle flavour and isn’t excessively sweet. The cinnamon adds a really nice touch. Thank you Mrs Crocombe!

[@abdobac3178]

Her videos give me a heart warmth I feel safe and peaceful in these videos I don't want to leave 😢😢😢😢😢

[@albertocabezas282]

After compulsively watching a lot of nut karen's videos, it's quite refreshing to listen and watch this wonderful cooking video starred by this elegant and full of decorum lady.

[@user-qr8qh7ss8f]

Beautifully creamed butter and sugar .... wisked eggs with peaks all by hand ❤️

[@OrangeTabbyCat]

Whole-wheat flower…I am very impressed.

[@piuroy7173]

Ooo Mrs. Crocomb... Do come to us more frequently.. miss you so much that I cry myself to sleep 🤗🤗🤗

[@suyashdabhade5013]

Here we are....liking the video even before it premieres.....Mrs. Crocombe stan ❤