2lb currents
1lb raisins
3/4 lb suet
2lb apples
1 1/2 lb fine sugar
9d rum
3/4lb L peel
packet allspice
1 nutmeg
No method to this one, just a list from Jessie, so I have no idea how big the packet of allspice would be, I just hope she remembers not to grate her nutmeg from the stalked end!!!! (see post on how to grate a nutmeg)
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Prescription for Catarrh
as much boric acid that will lie on 6d three times - and twice of salt and once of soda. Wine glass full of water to mix.
Use in syringe.
Sorry if you are eating your breakfast!!!!
A few things to note, first of all Jessie had wine glasses and I bet they were no where near the monster glasses we have today. And for anyone younger than 40, 6d is in old money, and is sixpence!
There are a few 'recipes' in Jessie's book like this...
Use in syringe.
Sorry if you are eating your breakfast!!!!
A few things to note, first of all Jessie had wine glasses and I bet they were no where near the monster glasses we have today. And for anyone younger than 40, 6d is in old money, and is sixpence!
There are a few 'recipes' in Jessie's book like this...
Friday, 23 August 2013
To Grate a Nutmeg
Never begin to grate a nutmeg at the stalked end as it is full of holes
Wise words from Jessie, how many of us have made the fatal mistake of grating our nutmeg from the stalked end!!!!
Wise words from Jessie, how many of us have made the fatal mistake of grating our nutmeg from the stalked end!!!!
Thursday, 22 August 2013
My Damson Jam - for Rosie
2.2lb Damsons
2.2lb sugar
3/4 pint water
Wash the damsons and remove any stalks
put in jam pan with water on a medium heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, breaking up the damsons every 5 minutes or so to release the stones from the fruit.
Add the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved, then with a slotted spoon scoop up the stones that should be floating on the surface.
Turn the heat high to allow the mixture to boil for about 10 minutes, test to see if it has reached the setting point, if not boil for a couple more minutes then test again.
pour in warm jam jars.
If you see any stones as you pour into jars, remove them. But I always but a caveat on the jar if I am giving them as a gift, as there is always a stones or two that get through and you don't want anyone loosing a tooth!!!!
Let me know how it turns out
M
2.2lb sugar
3/4 pint water
Wash the damsons and remove any stalks
put in jam pan with water on a medium heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, breaking up the damsons every 5 minutes or so to release the stones from the fruit.
Add the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved, then with a slotted spoon scoop up the stones that should be floating on the surface.
Turn the heat high to allow the mixture to boil for about 10 minutes, test to see if it has reached the setting point, if not boil for a couple more minutes then test again.
pour in warm jam jars.
If you see any stones as you pour into jars, remove them. But I always but a caveat on the jar if I am giving them as a gift, as there is always a stones or two that get through and you don't want anyone loosing a tooth!!!!
Let me know how it turns out
M
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Marmalade
3 pints water for every lb of fruit (sliced)
stand for 24 hours or more - them boil for 1/2 hour.
1 1/2 lbs sugar to every lb of boiled fruit
Boil for 3/4 hour or longer
What I need to remember is that this was Jessie's personal recipe book, so her instructions would just have been prompts for her, which could explain the lack of them!
stand for 24 hours or more - them boil for 1/2 hour.
1 1/2 lbs sugar to every lb of boiled fruit
Boil for 3/4 hour or longer
What I need to remember is that this was Jessie's personal recipe book, so her instructions would just have been prompts for her, which could explain the lack of them!
Damson Jam
Damson season will be with us soon, and I will be making my damson gin, but in the meantime, one from Jessie
Damson Jam
5lb damsons
2 pints water
Boil quickly for 20 minutes
Add 7lbs sugar and boil for 10-15 minutes
That's it......
Damson Jam
5lb damsons
2 pints water
Boil quickly for 20 minutes
Add 7lbs sugar and boil for 10-15 minutes
That's it......
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