Heaven and Earth

• 2lb potatoes
• ¾lb apples
• Sugar

Wash the potatoes, boil them in their skins. Peel the apples, core, quarter and stew them until soft with a little sugar and water. Meanwhile, slice the black pudding and fry with the onions in half the butter until both are crisp. Keep hot. Pass the apple through a sieve, then blend into the potato with the remaining butter. Season well with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Arrange the slices of black