Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 1 lb. of prunes
- ¾ cup of sugar
- 1 pt. of water
- 1 slice of lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
Preparation: The prunes are washed and set to boil with 1 pt. of water, sugar, lemon slice and lemon juice. If there is too much juice, take the prunes out, boil down to a thicker syrup and pour over the prunes. Serve cold.
No. 21—RHUBARB SAUCE.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 2 bunches of pie plants
- 1 cup of water
- Sugar to taste
Preparation: Skin the rhubarb and cut it up in 2 inch pieces, cook until tender in water and much sugar. Serve cold. Rhubarb requires much sugar, as it is very sour.
Remarks: If you like, you can thicken this sauce with a little corn starch dissolved in water.
No. 22—PEAR SAUCE.
Quantity for 6 Persons.