The bride's cook book

1 Cup Stewed Pumpkin rubbed thru colander 1-3 Cup Sugar 1-3 Cup Honey 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Ginger V/z Cups Milk Mix the cornstarch with the sugar and blend with pumpkin and honey. Add the egg and beat and then the salt, spices, and milk. Bake slowly about 1 hour. PUMPKIN PIE— No. 2 114 Cups Dry Pumpkin 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch i/a Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Rich Milk 2 Tablespoons Yellow Corn Syrup 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter '/2 Teaspoon Ginger 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Salt Beat the eggs slightly. Add to the milk. Mix the other ingredients thoroughly, and bake with one crust. To prepare pumpkin: Cut pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and bake, open side down. When soft, scrape from the skin and mash. MINCE PIE 1 lb. Suet 8 lbs. Tart Apples 4 lbs. Lean Boiled Beef 3 lbs. Seeded Raisins 2 lbs. Currants 1 lb. Brown Sugar 1 Quart Yellow Corn Syrup 1 Pint Brandy 1 Pint Madeira Wine 2 Quarts Sweet Cider 1 Pint Boiled Cider i '/2 lb. Chopped Citron 1 Tablespoon Salt 1 Tablespoon Ground Spices 1 Tablespoon Mace 1 Tablespoon Cloves 1 Tablespoon Allspice 4 Tablespoons Cinnamon 2 Nutmegs, Grated Chop the suet, apples and beef, and add all the ingredients except the brandy and wine. Heat thoroughly, cool, and add the brandy and wine. Cover tightly and keep cold but do not freeze. Bake in a double crust. MEATLESS MINCE MEAT 6 Cups Chopped Pared Apples 6 Cups Chopped Green Tomatoes 3 Cups Chopped Raisins % Cup Butter Substitute 11/2 Cups Cider Vinegar 1/2 Tablespoon each of Allspice, Cloves and Nutmeg V/2 Cups Water 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon 1 Tablespoon Salt 2 Cups Sugar 21/2 Cups Corn Syrup 2 Glasses Jelly Mix together all the ingredients except the shortening, jelly and corn syrup until the apples are soft. Add these two last and boil about 15 minutes. May be sealed in jars and kept. SUGARLESS MINCE PIE ', 1/2 Cup Rice '/2 Cup Seeded Raisins •/2 Cup Currants Y2 Cup Honey 2 Tablespoons Chopped Orange Peel 1 Tablespoon Butter Substitute '/2 Teaspoon Mixed Spice Lemon Peel to Taste Cook rice in water until soft. Then add other ingredients and mix well. CHOCOLATE PIE 2 Eggs 5/2 Cup Honey 2 Tablespoons Grated Chocolate J4 Teaspoon Cornstarch 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 Cup Sweet Milk 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Beat the yolks of the eggs and the white of one, leaving the other for the meringue; add the other ingredients, warming the milk. Pour into pie plate lined with good paste and bake until the paste is brown. Recipe makes 1 pie. MOCK CREAM PIE 1 Cup Sugar 4 Tablespoons Cornstarch Yolks of 3 Eggs 1 Pint of Hot Milk Pinch of Salt 1 Teaspoon Butter Beat the yolks of the eggs, add the sugar and cornstarch, well mixed. Stir in the hot milk slowly and add the salt and butter. Turn into a crust already baked. Grate nutmeg on the top. Bake till firm. Cover with meringue and brown. BANANA CREAM PIE 2 Cups Milk 1-3 Cup Cornstarch Yz Teaspoon Salt 3 Teaspoons Honey !/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 2 Eggs 3 Teaspoons Maple Sugar 2 Bananas