Boil sugar and water two or three minutes; add gelatine which has been soaked in two tablespoons cold water, stirring constantly; add lemon juice. Chill in mold which has been dipped in cold water and serve.
Fruit may be molded in the jelly by chilling part of mixture, adding fruit, then jelly; chilling and so on until mold is filled.
STEAMED FIG OR DATE PUDDING
- ¼ cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons Dr. Price's Baking Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract
- 1½ cups chopped figs or dates
Cream shortening; add sugar slowly and beaten egg; add milk; mix well; add flour, baking powder and salt, which have been sifted together; add flavoring and fruit. Pour into greased pudding mold and steam for two hours. Serve with foamy sauce.