One possible version of a cake eaten in Ancient Sumer with a flavor akin to a British steamed pudding

Pureed cherries with fresh cheese, spices, and rose in a buttery crust

Simple and delicious apple cranberry sauce using dehydrated apple nuggets

The infamous D Ration from World War II: a chocolate bar with a grainy texture that isn’t all that bad

Moist, delicious cake with raisins, walnuts, and a cream cheese frosting that’s reminiscent of carrot cake with no tomato soup flavor

Simple, easy-to-make pine nut, ginger, and honey candy that can be made to whatever texture you like

Ancient Egyptian fritters with cardamom and honey

Flaky puff pastry rings filled with sweet preserves

A US army recipe from 1946 made with corned beef and just a hint of spices

Melt-in-your-mouth confection made from sugar and starch and flavored with rose water and musk

Delicious, rich brittle English toffee as it was made in the Victorian Era

Gingerbread cookies with a wonderfully complex spice mixture

A delicious baked pudding of cornmeal, molasses, and milk served with whipped cream

Surprisingly delicious custard-like pie that you can customize with whatever flavors you like

Apple pie with rose water and mace, which is delicious but has some confounding instructions

Super smooth filling that’s lime-forward but not too tart with meringue and a graham cracker crust

No-cook ice cream with fresh peach puree and sliced peaches

Beautiful champagne-flavored gelatin with fruit. A great base recipe to try other wines or flavorings like liqueurs

Victorian boiled pudding with currants, suet, and cinnamon, served with a simple butter and brown sugar sauce

A dense and wonderfully flavorful pound cake made with nutmeg and brandy