Calf’s Foot Jelly

Ingredients

• 1 quart Calf’s Foot Stock
• Rind and Juice of 3 Lemons
• 6 oz. Sugar
• Whites and Shells 3 Eggs
• 2 inches Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Cloves
• a little Isinglass if required

Method

1. 1

   Put stock, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar into a pan.

2. 2

   Beat shells and eggs in 2 tablespoonfuls water, add to pan, and stir occasionally until jelly boils.

3. 3

   Let it boil well until it reaches the top of the pan, draw to one side, and let it stand for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Prepare jelly bag or cheesecloth by pouring through it 1 quart boiling water, then the jelly.

5. 5

   If not clear the first time, pour it back gently into the bag until it runs clear.

6. 6

   Pour into small moulds or glasses.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Tried favourites cookery book (1909) by Kirk, E. W. Mrs, page 170. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

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Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.