Mrs Beetons Jams and Preserves Revisited
Raisin Cheese
Raisins
To every 450g (1lb) of Raisins allow:
450g (1lb) Sugar
Ground Cinnamon and Cloves, to taste
Stone the raisins.
Put into a saucepan with the sugar, cinnamon and cloves and boil for 1½ hour, stirring all the time.
Allow to cool a little, pour into a glass dish and garnish with strips of candied lemon peel and citron.
This will remain good some time, if kept in a dry place.
Time: 1½ hour.
Seasonable at any time.
RAISIN CHEESE
1587. INGREDIENTS - To every lb. of raisins allow a lb. of loaf sugar; pounded cinnamon and cloves to taste.
Mode - Stone the raisins; put them into a stewpan with the sugar, cinnamon, and cloves, and let them boil for 1-1/2 hour, stirring all the time. Let the preparation cool a little, pour it into a glass dish, and garnish with strips of candied lemon-peel and citron. This will remain good some time, if kept in a dry place.
Time - 1-1/2 hour.
Average cost, 9d.
Sufficient - 1 lb. for 4 or 5 persons.
Seasonable at any time.
Email: The Foody UK and Ireland
© Copyright The Delineator 2000-2007. All rights reserved