This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Take some sponge cakes, scoop out the centers, and roll them first in jam and then in chopped almonds or other nuts. In the hollow of each place a layer of whipped cream sweetened with sifted sugar, and on this lay half a stewed peach. Canned ones will serve the purpose.
These are eaten cold for dessert or at afternoon tea, and are quickly made in case of an unexpected demand.
 
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