The National Cook Book, 9th ed.

by Hannah Mary Peterson

CARRAGEEN OR IRISH MOSS.

463. One ounce of moss,
One pint of water,
Lemon juice and sugar to the taste.

Boil the moss in water until it forms a jelly, and add the lemon-juice and sugar. Vanilla may be substituted for lemon-juice, but the latter is more palatable. Strain it.