Raisins on Fish Days (second try)

Dessert, 15th century, English
Based on Raisins on Fish Days Show original recipe
Using The Culinary Recipes of Medieval England 45
Alternate reconstructions: Raisins on Fish Days
Reconstructed 03/28/2017 by Justin du Coeur
Serves 2-4

Ingredients

1/2 cup Almonds, Ground (Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour)
1/2 cup Raisins
1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
1 tsp Sugar
Pinch Salt
10 or so Strands Saffron

Steps

  • Mix almond flour and water in a small saucepan, and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and simmer for a couple of minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
  • Add the raisins and saffron; reduce heat, and continue to simmer slowly until fairly thick.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the salt, sugar and coriander.
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Notes

This is a retry of Raisins on Fish Days -- the day after that reconstruction, I noticed almond flour in the grocery aisle, and realized that it might well be closer to the intended effect than what I'd been able to achieve with a too-small mortar and pestle.
Also, I readjusted the timings and proportions based on that first try. This one comes out considerably less sweet, so the flavors of the ingredients come through a bit. Still not much saffron color, but a bit of saffron flavor manages to come through, and works well. Coriander flavor is still pretty muted.

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