The rhubarb should be cut in small pieces after it is peeled and allowed to stand over night with the sugar. Strain off juice and boil for a minute, then add the rhubarb and let boil for 2 or 3 minutes. The corn starch is frequently omitted.
Pumpkin Pie.
- 4 lbs. Mashed Pumpkin.
- 1 lb. Sugar.
- 8 Eggs.
- 4 oz. Flour.
- 2 qts. Milk.
- Salt, ginger and cinnamon.
When cooked, drain pumpkins dry and mash thoroughly. Add sugar, ginger, etc. Mix flour and milk and add this to the pumpkin. See that the mixture is smooth and without lumps. This pie is filled in the oven.
Mince Meat.
- 6 lbs. Currants.
- 1 lb. Suet.
- 8 lbs. Apples.
- 12 lbs. Beef.
- 3 lbs. Sugar.
- 4 lbs. Raisins.
- 1 pt. Brandy.
- 2 pts. Cider.
- 4 oz. Allspice.
- 4 oz. Cloves.
Variations of the above are made in many ways. Some add citron and 1 or 2 qts. of molasses. About 1 oz. of pepper may also be used. Lemon and orange peel is frequently used. Tripe is sometimes substituted for beef. If desired a little cinnamon or nutmeg may be added.
