Dried sweet fruits are more wholesome than canned summer fruits. However, they should not be indulged in during hot summer days, or in the spring time when the brain needs relaxation.
APPLE SNOW.
Prepare some apple sauce from dried or fresh apples, run through a colander; when cool, mix with the snow of whites of eggs. Serve with zwieback.
APRICOT SNOW.
Prepare same as apple snow.
APRICOT SAUCE.
Wash some dried apricots thoroughly, cut into small pieces, soak over night, then simmer slowly until soft. Run through a colander and add a piece of fresh butter while warm. Serve with French toast, corn bread, corn cakes, steamed puddings or omelet.
GOOSEBERRY COMPOT.
Remove the stems, wash the berries and pour some boiling water on them. Let stand five minutes; then pour off the water and add fresh boiling water, a stick of cinnamon and the necessary amount of sugar. Thicken with cornstarch. Serve with unleavened pancakes.