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Mrs.Holroyd receipt book, 1830-1900

Page 70

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Rhubarb Jelly The Jelly must be made in the Autumn Select nice red stalks of Rhubarb, cut them in small pieces & put in a large jar, Add half the rind of one lemon and place on a moderate oven, until the rhubarb is quite soft, As soon as sufficiently cooked pour off the clear juice in an enamelled saucepan add the juice of a lemon, Let it simmer gently for about half an hour, then strain through a Jelly Bag, after it has been strained add to each pint 1/2 lb sugar & when the sugar is dissolved put it into the preserving pan and again boil it gently for 30 or 40 minutes keep it stirred and well skimmed until clear.
 
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